All-Time Massachusetts-Born Lineup
According to Hockey Reference, the United States has produced at least one NHL player from 41 different states. Minnesota leads the way with 282; however, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts follows…
Boston Bruins
Derek “Turk” Sanderson: A Boston Legend
Combine a gritty style of play with quick hands and fast feet, throw in a swagger that sat well with his movie-star good looks, mix well with his fair share…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 2
Aug. 2 was a big day for the Buffalo Sabres as they pulled off a big trade to land a dynamic player in 2018. Also, a group of veteran players,…
Buffalo Sabres
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Ducks, Oilers, Sharks, Blues, More
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, how many teams are realistically still in the running for Jack Eichel? Could the Edmonton Oilers be thinking about going with another older netminder and…
Sabres Running Out of Time to Maximize Return for Jack Eichel
It’s been a busy offseason for Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams so far, and it’s not quite time for him to kick off his shoes and enjoy the summer…
Sabres Scoop: Draft Craziness & Free Agent Frenzy
Welcome to another edition of Sabres Scoop, The Hockey Writers’ weekly column discussing all things Buffalo Sabres. This week, ‘Sabres Scoop’ co-hosts Jordan Jacklin and Brandon Seltenrich sound off on the craziness of the 2021 NHL…
Detroit Red Wings
Red Wings Prospect Rankings: Top 25 Post-2021 Draft
Entering this year’s draft, the Detroit Red Wings already had a pretty solid pipeline of prospects that included players at every position with varying levels of potential and upside. With…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 3
Aug. 3 is an interesting date in National Hockey League history. One of the teams in the league’s first wave of expansion officially announced its name. Also, the first U.S.-born…
The Grind Line: Grading the Red Wings’ 2021 Free-Agent Signings
What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly…
Florida Panthers
Canucks: Revisiting the Luongo Trade
After eight seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, Roberto Luongo was traded back to the Florida Panthers on March 4, 2014, along with Steven Anthony in exchange for Jacob Markstrom and…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 1
Aug. 1 is a great date in the history of the New York Rangers as they signed a future Hall of Famer who went on to rewrite their record books….
Panthers News & Rumors: Free Agency, Barkov & More
In today’s rendition of Florida Panthers News & Rumors, we will go over the team’s signings on the first day of free agency, how much Sam Reinhart and Aleksander Barkov…
Montreal Canadiens
Canadiens’ Actions Must Be Much Louder Than Their Words in Handling Mailloux
During the 2021 NHL entry draft, the Montreal Canadiens drafted controversial prospect Logan Mailloux, as the 31st overall pick. Due to grievous off-ice issues, Mailloux asked not to be drafted…
Canadiens’ Free Agent Signings Will Bolster Team Heading Into Next Season
The National Hockey League’s free agency period started with a bang on July 28. The dust is only now settling, with many of the big names available having already signed…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 4
A legend of the National Hockey League was born on this date, and one of the biggest stars of the 1990s found a new home out west. Aug. 4 also…
Ottawa Senators
Re-Doing the Ottawa Senators’ 1992 Expansion Draft
On July 21, the Seattle Kraken finally added faces to their team, selecting 30 players from around the NHL, including All-Star Jordan Eberle and former Norris Trophy winner Mark Giordano….
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 1
Aug. 1 is a great date in the history of the New York Rangers as they signed a future Hall of Famer who went on to rewrite their record books….
Senators Go Big and Off the Board for Day 2 of the Draft
The second day of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft gave the Ottawa Senators a chance to add to their already deep pool of prospects. After going far off the board…
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tyler Johnson’s Legacy as the Lightning’s Unlikely, Undrafted Star
After years of speculation, discussion, and even a few trips through the waiver wire, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Tyler Johnson parted ways on July 28th. In many ways, this…
Today in Hockey History: July 31
July 31 is full of big names. One of the greatest undrafted players in the history of the National Hockey League signed with the team where he became a Hall…
Lightning Get the Pieces They Need With Smart Free-Agent Signings
For the Tampa Bay Lightning, change has come during the 2021 offseason. While most of these changes came in the form of trading former a franchise face, losing Yanni Gourde…
Toronto Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs’ Kyle Dubas Created Ideal Internal Competition
When Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas met with the media recently, he made one thing very clear: internal competition is a must. The team wants their players to…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Sharks, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, More
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, as part of a follow-up to the story about the NHL investigating Evander Kane for allegedly gambling on his own games, there’s more chatter coming…
Maple Leafs 2021-22 Line Combos Starting to Take Shape
The Seattle Kraken expansion draft has come and gone. So too has the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The first week of free-agency is now water under the bridge, as well. At…
