The Fantasy Hockey Panel: Streaking Sam Gagner, Rookie Production, and More Anatoliy Metter | February 8, 2012 With the fantasy playoffs less than 6 weeks away, owners should be stocking up on talent for the stretch-run. In the second installment of The Fantasy Hockey Panel, Monica McAlister,…
The Fantasy Hockey Panel: Horton’s Injury Impact, Mueller’s Return, and More Anatoliy Metter | February 2, 2012 Welcome to the first installment of the Fantasy Hockey Panel at The Hockey Writers. Every two weeks, three of THW’s correspondents will be weighing in on issues that can have…
Blues Need Patrik Berglund to Pick it Up in Second Half The Hockey Writers | January 26, 2012 On Tuesday night Patrik Berglund scored two goals and arguably played his best game of the year. It was the type of game the Blues envisioned seeing on a consistent…
Jack Adams Award 2012: 5 Coaches That Should Be In the Running For This Year’s Merit Anatoliy Metter | January 19, 2012 Yes, it is only a wee bit past the midway point of the 2011-2012 NHL Season, but there are quite a few coaches around the league that have contributed to…
Mid-Season 2012 NHL Mock Draft Brendan Ross | January 8, 2012 The National Hockey League season is at its midway point and with the Under-20 World Junior Championship recently completed scout’s notebooks are containing a little more information on the upcoming…
Could Shootouts Doom the St. Louis Blues? Jeff Ponder | January 1, 2012 Since Ken Hitchcock has taken over the coaching duties, the St. Louis Blues have moved up in the standings with a balanced offensive attack and all-around strong defense. The…
Scotty Bowman Inducted into the Order of Canada The Hockey Writers | December 31, 2011 Legendary Montreal Canadiens coach Scotty Bowman has received an induction into the Order of Canada
NHL 2011 Year In Review David OConnor | December 26, 2011 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…
The Lingerer: Concussions Just Won’t Leave NHL Players Alone Anatoliy Metter | December 13, 2011 Sidney Crosby’s latest setback has him out of the Pittsburgh lineup indefinitely and has left many fans pondering over the long-term effects of concussions. Over the past several NHL seasons,…
Current NHL Standings Using New Realignment Brendan Ross | December 6, 2011 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 Mark Ascione | December 6, 2011 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…
Pondering the Pens: Coach Crosby Mike Colligan | November 26, 2011 As the media wandered out of the locker room Friday night, Crosby was in deep conversation with James Neal discussing where Neal should position his body and stick to receive passes. Crosby is never content with the status quo and his work ethic drives those around him to be better.