Canucks Have Many Positives to Take From Good Playoff Run Matthew Zator | September 7, 2020 The Vancouver Canucks’ 2020 playoff run came to an end on Friday after an improbable second-round appearance against the Vegas Golden Knights. They not only met expectations this season, but…
The Conn Smythe Contenders Chris Haddad | September 6, 2020 With the NHL down to its final four playoff teams, there are a handful of players who have emerged as front-runners for the Conn Smythe Trophy as postseason MVP. After…
Blackhawks’ Roundtable: Season Reflection, Who Stays, Who Goes? Gail Kauchak | September 6, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks have officially embraced the offseason, and we here at The Hockey Writers are forced to do the same. The 2019-20 season was quite the rollercoaster ride. But…
Lamoriello’s Trade Deadline Moves Paying Playoff Dividends for Islanders Matt Rothman | September 6, 2020 New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello made a franchise-changing move, hiring Stanley Cup-winning head coach Barry Trotz in 2018 after his resignation from the Washington Capitals. Lamoriello then re-signed a…
Blackhawks’ News & Rumors: Kurashev, Colliton, Organizational News Gail Kauchak | September 4, 2020 Today in Chicago Blackhawks’ news & rumors, there is an update on the prospect front, as well as a recent statement from the organization. Plus, we take a look at…
Flames Have Future Captain in Matthew Tkachuk Colton Pankiw | September 3, 2020 It didn’t take long for criticism to be thrown at some of the Calgary Flames players after they were eliminated by the Dallas Stars in the first round of the…
Stanley Cups, NHL Awards & Hot Dogs – Phil Kessel is Hall of Fame Worthy Sean Mallon | September 3, 2020 Phil Kessel has won two Stanley Cups. He’s had six seasons of 30-plus goals, and had a streak of 11 years at 20 or more broken by the COVID-19 shutdown.…
Canadiens Get the Backup Goalie They Need in Allen Ryan Szporer | September 2, 2020 Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price finally has his Jaroslav Halak. He just goes by Jake Allen instead. After years of failing to properly insulate and rest Price, the Habs took…
Blues Move Allen but Lasting Legacy Remains Stephen Ground | September 2, 2020 In one fell swoop today, St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong clarified the team’s goaltending picture for next season, cleared much-needed salary cap space for the team’s offseason objectives,…
3 Options for Rangers to Handle Their RFA Issues Brendan Azoff | September 1, 2020 The New York Rangers’ main offseason problem comes in the form of filling the two roster gaps that could be left behind by Ryan Strome and Tony DeAngelo. Just like…
Prospects News & Rumors: Kravtsov, Wahlstrom, Söderström & More Greg Boysen | September 1, 2020 Four more National Hockey League prospects are planning on playing in Europe; two in Russia and two in Sweden. Also, an undrafted free agent gets a new contract after a…
Maple Leafs Radical Trade Rumors: Nylander, Ekblad, Nurse & Subban The Old Prof | August 31, 2020 Last week, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas pulled off a huge trade that dealt Kasperi Kapanen to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The move cleared salary cap space, picked up…
