Jones is “Stud Goaltender, Penguin Hunter” – Wikipedia Dean Plunkett | June 10, 2016 At some point overnight, a publicly minded citizen decided to help the folks over at Wikipedia keep the page on San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones up-to-date. According to Jones’…
Sharks Thoughts for Stanley Cup Final Game 5 Zeke | June 9, 2016 As the Stanley Cup Final moves towards its own final act, all sorts of thoughts start to bubble to the surface. The series may be over in a matter of…
A Deserving Conn Smythe Leader Zeke | June 9, 2016 Going into Game 5, especially with the series capable of ending in the next game, thoughts turn to the Conn Smythe Trophy for the playoff’s most valuable player. If the…
Milestone Alley: Anaheim Ducks Edition Andrew Forbes | June 9, 2016 Welcome to Milestone Alley, an exclusive THW series that will take a look at upcoming milestones throughout this year’s NHL offseason. The numbers will be crunched and broken down into…
5 Pending UFA’s Who Will Be Overpaid Devin Slawson | June 8, 2016 Unbelievably, there are only three weeks until NHL free agency opens on July 1st. This year’s class is one of the most talented in recent years, featuring a superstar in…
NHL 17 Gives Look At League’s Future Michael Straw | June 8, 2016 When EA Sports releases NHL 17 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One this fall the game will include a feature that has never been a part of the franchise. For…
Expansion to Las Vegas Recommended by Executive Committee: Report Dustin L. Nelson | June 8, 2016 The NHL’s Executive Committee met Tuesday in New York to discuss potential NHL expansion. No announcement came out of the meeting, but the Sin Bin, citing sources “with extensive knowledge…
4 Reasons the Capitals Should Re-Sign Chimera Sammi Silber | June 8, 2016 With another disappointing second-round exit, the Washington Capitals have some needs to fill and questions to answer. They must address whether or not they will promote Jay Beagle or head to…
Hurricanes Derek Ryan Looking at Swiss League Jump Dean Plunkett | June 8, 2016 According to news reports overnight, Charlotte Checkers forward and Carolina Hurricanes prospect Derek Ryan has been looking into taking his promising talent to the European hockey leagues. According to SwissHockeyNews, and…
NHL 17 Features Announced Michael Straw | June 7, 2016 EA Sports has announced the full feature set for its upcoming release of NHL 17 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game features a revamped Franchise Mode as well…
The 2016 THW Year-End Awards Ryan Pike | June 7, 2016 Welcome to the fifth annual installment of the Year-End Awards here at The Hockey Writers. At the conclusion of every National Hockey League season, we ask all active writers to…
2017 NHL Draft: Top 10 OHL Prospects Devin Slawson | June 7, 2016 Once the 2016 NHL Draft comes to a close in less than a month, the page will quickly turn to the 2017 NHL Draft. Initial rankings will likely come out…