The Sedin Twins and the 1999 NHL Entry Draft THW Archives | September 26, 2026 June 26, 1999, was a day that changed the fortunes of the Vancouver Canucks for more than just the next decade. This, of course, was the day of the NHL…
Chinese Hockey Expanding at an Astonishing Rate Josh Bell | September 23, 2026 *This archive was originally published in Sep. 2021 The Chinese Ice Hockey Association (CIHA) has a goal. They have been expanding in the hockey market for years now and they…
Ottawa Senators Jersey History Dayton Reimer | September 23, 2026 The NHL has been under a redesign fever for the last several seasons. The Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars have been some of the boldest as of late, completely changing…
Best NHL Goalies of the 1980s THW Archives | September 21, 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…
6 Oldest Players in Edmonton Oilers’ NHL History Brian Swane | September 18, 2026 *This was originally published in March 2025 Connor McDavid scored in his return from a three-game suspension, Mattias Janmark scored for the first time in 38 games, and Mattias Ekholm…
Ranking the NHL’s 32 Goal Horns Jim Bay | September 17, 2026 *This archive was originally published by Ryan Shuvera and was most recently updated in March 2026 In the 1970s, Chicago Blackhawks owner Bill Wirtz loved the sound of the horn…
The NHL’s Top 50 Russians of All-Time Ryan Womeldorf | September 15, 2026 The very first Russian-born and trained player to make it to the NHL was Victor Nechayev, whose marriage to an American woman allowed him entry into the USA. He played…
10 Biggest Oilers Draft Busts Since 2000 Dale Bochon | September 13, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers’ struggles at the draft table have been well documented over the years. Poor drafting and developing had been a critical factor in why the Oilers had only…
Ranking NHL Teams By Forwards William Bourget | September 12, 2026 When evaluating an NHL roster, the forward group is often one of the first places to look. Four lines can define a team’s identity, whether it’s through elite scoring talent,…
NHL’s 10 Worst Contracts From the Salary Cap Era Ryan Womeldorf | September 11, 2026 It’s hard to build a winning team in the NHL. Even if you draft well, it can all be undone by one bad contract. When one of those contracts happens…
NHL’s Top 10 Goalies for 2026-27 – Preseason Update Rupert McDonald | September 11, 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…
Every NHL Team’s Top Prospect – 2026-27 Preseason Update Logan Horn | September 10, 2026 For every NHL team, prospects are always coming and going. As they finish off their junior, college careers or make the jump over from their European leagues, they all have…
