Boston Bruins PTO Options Alex Thomas | August 10, 2018 We have reached the point in the summer where the talk shifts from free agent signings and trades, to training camp invites. Almost every team uses the professional tryout tool,…
The Sabres Seismic Culture Shift Jeff Seide | August 10, 2018 His words cut to the chase. “Right now we have a losing culture here,” said Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill at his season-ending news conference. “It stinks that we…
2019 NHL Draft: The Top-10 Prospects Brett Slawson | August 9, 2018 The 2018 NHL Draft this past June was defined by elite skill as well as remarkable depth. In fact, impactful players could be found deep into the first round, as…
Will Donato Drown in Bruins’ Youth Depth? Cam Hasbrouck | August 9, 2018 When you’re describing the 2017-18 Boston Bruins, what word comes to mind? You could use many descriptors to summarize last season’s Bruins campaign, but one that stands out to me…
Oilers: 5 Free Agents Worth a PTO Shane Sander | August 8, 2018 As training camp approaches, one thing is clear about the Edmonton Oilers strategy this offseason: find suitable players on cheap, cost-effective contracts to fill depth spots. Moves like signing Tobias…
Hlinka Gretzky Cup: Canadian Domination Drew Johnson | August 8, 2018 What the Canadians have done thus far is quite simply remarkable. The Hlinka Gretzky Cup, which is being held from Aug. 6-11 in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta, pins eight…
Blackhawks Roundtable: Goalies, Defense & Marian Hossa Gail Kauchak | August 7, 2018 Welcome to our second monthly installment of The Hockey Writers Chicago Blackhawks roundtable! In our first roundtable, we discussed line combinations, the state of management, and our opinion on bringing…
NHL Rumors: Restricted Free Agents, Karlsson, More Jim Parsons | August 6, 2018 In today’s rumor rundown, we look at the biggest name restricted free agents still unsigned, what Karlsson’s one-year deal in Vegas means and how Cam Talbot expects to work with…
Edmonton Oilers’ Top 10 Prospects Shane Sander | August 6, 2018 One criticism the Edmonton Oilers have drawn throughout the years is their inability to find talent outside of the first round. That’s a notion that’s changed over the past few…
Solving the Canadiens’ Waiver Wire Dilemma Ryan Szporer | August 5, 2018 Sometimes there can be too much of a good thing, even for the Montreal Canadiens, who have fallen on hard times. The bad news is obvious: They are looking down…
Nathan MacKinnon: Money in the Bank for Colorado Avalanche J.D. Killian | August 4, 2018 The Colorado Avalanche’s contract with Nathan MacKinnon should prove to be a steal of a deal whose value ensures the All-Star will play with a skilled team long into Colorado’s…
Jets Wise to Sign Morrissey Long Term Declan Schroeder | August 4, 2018 The Winnipeg Jets have checked most of the boxes on their offseason to-do list in regards to restricted free agents. They’ve agreed to a long-term contract with Vezina-nominated goaltender Connor…