3 Stars of the Night: May 7 Dan Rice | May 8, 2016 It’s the most, wonderful time, of the yearrrrrrrr! Who doesn’t love playoff hockey, right? This is what we wait all season for; this is why most of us became fans…
Bruce Boudreau Named Coach of the Minnesota Wild Dustin Nelson | May 7, 2016 The Minnesota Wild have hired former Anaheim Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau, making him the fourth full-time head coach in franchise history. The Wild and Boudreau have agreed to terms on…
Tampa Bay Lightning Depth on Display Dan Herrejon | May 7, 2016 There are eight NHL teams vying for one of four spots in their respective Conference finals. Of these eight clubs, only one has played the entire postseason without both its top…
“My Body Doesn’t Get Tired,” Jaromir Jagr on Coming Back Better Next Year Dustin Nelson | May 6, 2016 The questions circling Jaromir Jagr, at this point in his career, always inevitably involve age. There’s good reason for that. The legend will turn 45 next season. Last year, he…
The Oilers and the Quest for Good Defencemen Marcy Di Michele | May 6, 2016 The Oilers Nation, a blog dedicated the to Edmonton Oilers, put out a post listing the defenceman who have played for the team since Taylor Hall was drafted. They astutely…
The Flames Could Be One Draft Away From Contending Ryan Pike | May 6, 2016 The Calgary Flames had a night of ups and downs at the 2016 NHL Draft Lottery. While the club didn’t win one of the three coveted lottery spots at the…
Chayka Hiring Opening the Secluded Door The Hockey Writers | May 5, 2016 John Chayka was named the eighth general manager in the history of the Winnipeg Jets/Arizona Coyotes on Thursday. His appointment to the position makes him the youngest GM in pro…
Four Canucks Minor-Leaguers Who Could Move Up Next Year Colton Davies | May 5, 2016 It’s been a week since the Utica Comets AHL season came to an end, after falling to the Albany Devils in four games in the team’s best-of-five first round playoff series.…
Ruff’s 2 Goalie System Still a “Go” The Hockey Writers | May 5, 2016 This is a guest post by Annie Devine The Dallas Stars have been put under the microscope for their tandem goalie team more often than not. Outsiders have claimed the only…
Looking Back: Bolts With No Cup Lore Since 2004 Andrew Forbes | May 4, 2016 Moving forward in the Stanley Cup playoffs, The Hockey Writers will be taking a short look at the past successes of the final eight teams left in the postseason. When…
5 Players Calgary Should Select 6th Overall Ben Shelley | May 4, 2016 Last time the Calgary Flames landed the sixth overall draft pick, they walked away with their soon-to-be first line centre, Sean Monahan. The Flames can only hope to repeat their…
Three Possible Forwards for the Minnesota Wild to Acquire Danny Lambert | May 3, 2016 The challenge that is the offseason has begun full steam for the Minnesota Wild. With many teams still entrenched in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Wild are already starting a…