Best NHL Goalies of the 1980s THW Archives | March 8, 2026 The 1980s was the golden era of the National Hockey League (or so I’m told). It was a time of dynastic teams, high-scoring games and some of the best international…
The Top 10 NHL Goalie Prospects Jordan Orth | March 5, 2026 *This archive was originally written by Matthew Zator Drafting and developing a franchise goaltender is tough. It is made so difficult because there is a set learning curve at the…
2025-26 Vezina Trophy Tracker: New Goalie Enters Conversation Harrison Smajovits | March 1, 2026 A month full of Olympic action in February almost made us forget there was NHL action to be played. Each team only played a handful of games, but it’s been…
Ranking NHL Teams By Goaltenders William Bourget | February 21, 2026 Goaltending remains one of the most important factors in determining success in the NHL. The position can be unpredictable from one night to the next, but having stability between the…
What Happened to Roman Cechmanek? THW Archives | February 15, 2026 Roman Cechmanek was one of these European players whose star rose as fast as declined. He was not a widely known draft pick, burst onto the scene in the NHL…
NHL’s Top 10 Goalies for 2025-26 – Midseason Update Rupert McDonald | February 4, 2026 At the beginning and midway point of every season, The Hockey Writers put together lists of the top 10 players for each position, as well as coaches. It goes without…
Ranking the NHL’s 32 Starting Goalies – Midseason Update Stephen Ground | January 31, 2026 There’s no argument: we’re in a golden age of goaltending in the National Hockey League right now, but it’s a world of haves and have-nots. The gap between the greats…
2025-26 Vezina Trophy Tracker: 2 Goalies Separate Themselves in January Harrison Smajovits | January 27, 2026 As the 2025-26 season marches on, award season, at least between the pipes, is starting to take shape. January has arguably made it a two-goalie race for the Vezina Trophy,…
Jacques Plante: The Man in the Fiberglass Mask THW Archives | January 17, 2026 The month of November is perhaps the most important for any present-day goaltender guarding the crease in the National Hockey League – but most might not even know why. It…
Most Games Played By a Goalie in One NHL Season THW Archives | January 17, 2026 Marc Denis can proudly say that he etched his name into the hockey history book somewhere. He earned a spot on this list of most games played by a goalie…
NHL Projected Lineups, Starting Goalies, Injuries, Updates Matthew Zator | January 11, 2026 Check back each day to get the projected lineups, starting goalies, injury news, and roster updates for every game. On weekends, the lineups will be published prior to matinée games.…
Tristan Jarry’s Injury Is a Blessing in Disguise for the Oilers Matt Parks | December 26, 2025 The Edmonton Oilers finally addressed their goaltending, acquiring Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins for Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick. However, in just three starts and…
