NHL 2011 Year In Review

The year of 2011 is coming to an end. For some, it couldn’t have gone by any slower. Others don’t want it to end so soon. Either way, it’s still…

Current NHL Standings Using New Realignment

On Monday afternoon the NHL’s Board of Governors agreed to implement the proposed four conference re-alignment beginning for the 2012-2013 National Hockey League season.  The new format will divide the…

Checking In on Former Toronto Maple Leafs

Without question, Brian Burke’s 3 years in Toronto has seen a number of players shipped out of town. The moves seem to have paid dividends in 2011-12, as the Leafs find…

Fantasy Chutes And Ladders: A Spooky Edition

  Welcome to our “Halloween Edition” on The Hockey Writers kindly dubbed “Chutes And Ladders”.  Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team can be a lot like the original…

Alex Steen: Catalyst in St. Louis

When the St. Louis Blues are discussed outside the local media, rarely are guys like Alex Steen mentioned. Instead, players such as David Backes and Jaroslav Halak are discussed along with the younger talents such as Alex Pietrangelo, TJ Oshie and David Perron. Steen lacks the “big name” appeal that other players carry and he lacks the flashy plays that draw attention to other members of the organization.

Fantasy Hockey Chutes And Ladders Week 1

  Welcome to our debut column here on The Hockey Writers kindly dubbed “Chutes And Ladders”.  Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team can be a lot like the…