Lessons Learned from Motown’s Model Franchise Lee Ferris | December 31, 2009 With nearly half the season in the books, this year’s edition of the Edmonton Oilers sit dead last in the Western Conference. Despite one of the highest payrolls in the…
My Top 10 Steve Yzerman Moments The Hockey Writers | November 5, 2009 I still find it hard to believe that it’s been over three years now since I last saw Steve Yzerman lace up his skates for the Red Wings. Known as…
What Ever Happened to Jimmy Carson? Michael DiFranco | October 31, 2009 August 9th, 1988. One of the most historical dates in NHL history. Arguably, the most monumental trade in NHL history occurred. The Edmonton Oilers, not even a year removed from winning…
The Hockey Writers’ 2009-10 Preview: Central Division James Neveau | September 27, 2009 In the THW Central Division preview, there are plenty of links and bits of info to keep you in the know.
Overlooked and Underrated: Ray Whitney Rafal Ladysz | July 27, 2009 Ray Whitney’s first duties in the NHL were as a stick boy for the Edmonton Oilers. How times have changed. Hockey sticks remain largely in his life, only now they…
Top 10 NHL 2009 Entry Draft Scouting Performances Christopher Ralph | July 7, 2009 Christopher Ralph is a hockey writer with a focus on prospects and the entry draft, as well as the Leafs’ correspondent here at THW. Well over a week has…
#35 Tomas Tatar – 2009 NHL Entry Draft Rankings Christopher Ralph | June 21, 2009 Christopher Ralph is a hockey writer with a focus on prospects and the entry draft, as well as the Leafs’ correspondent here at THW. “Full Potential” Prospect Profile: Please “Click…
Was Sid out-of-line? The Hockey Writers | June 15, 2009 History was made Friday night when Sidney Crosby became the youngest captain in National Hockey League history to hoist the Stanley Cup. Yet, days later, it is what Crosby didn’t…
Dany Heatley’s Ottawa Departure Could be Marian Hossa’s Doing Rafal Ladysz | June 10, 2009 The Cash Line in Ottawa will be in desire of a fresh H it appears. Dany Heatley recently expressed his wishes to be traded by the Senators. The trio of…
Q & A With Jason Woolley Rafal Ladysz | May 29, 2009 Jason Woolley had experienced much success before entering the NHL. After highly impressing with the Michigan State Spartans, the defenseman joined Canada’s National Team and helped his country earn a…
Hockey History Repeating? Do The Penguins And Red Wings Compare To The 1980s’ Oilers And Islanders? Christopher Ralph | May 21, 2009 Christopher Ralph is a staff columnist at THW. As I watch the conference finals and as much as I want to see a Penguins – Blackhawks final, I am facing the…
What Say I? Blackhawks in Six James Neveau | May 16, 2009 Jim Neveau’s take on why the Hawks will beat the Red Wings in the Western Conference Finals.