In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Dylan Larkin’s expanded trade list has raised questions about whether the Detroit Red Wings captain could have a connection to Quinn Hughes’ future plans. Meanwhile,…
The Toronto Maple Leafs had one of those nights when their offensive talent was difficult to ignore. In a 6-2 road win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto showed what…
The P. · · 5 min read
The NHL season is only nine or 10 games old for each team, but it is never too early to start making wild assumptions or jumping to ridiculous conclusions. After…
Ryan W. · · 7 min read
The Edmonton Oilers have opened the 2026-27 season with a 7-1-1 record, collecting 15 of a possible 18 points through their first nine games. Under new head coach Mike Babcock…
Vivek K. · · 7 min read
In hockey, there is no shortage of talk about answering the bell, standing up for your teammates and showing up when it matters most. On Wednesday night, the Ottawa Senators…
John M. · · 12 min read
On Thursday, Oct. 22, the New Jersey Devils will host the Anaheim Ducks in the second matchup of their three-game homestand. Tonight will also mark the first-ever K-Pop Night at…
Donnah C. · · 4 min read
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 21 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 23 Oct. 22 has provided plenty of memorable moments in NHL history. Some of the greatest skaters to ever…
Matthew Z. · · 7 min read
NHL free agency is right around the corner. This class may be one of the weakest in years, but keep up with all the major signings with our free agency…
Kyle G. · · 4 min read
The Kansas City Scouts existed for all of two seasons in the National Hockey League. 160 games played, but a mere 27 wins. The team scored a total of 374…
Nathaniel O. · · 8 min read
During the 2021-22 NHL season, a writer at The Hockey Writers tackled a complex list of who are the best Sweden-born players in the league. Historically, the country ranks among…
Matthew Z. · · 11 min read
*This was last updated in October 2026 From the Ted Lindsay Award to the James Norris Trophy, hockey (and sports) has a history of naming things after former players, coaches…
Andrew F. · · 8 min read
The St. Louis Blues continue their five-game homestand Thursday night when they host the Vegas Golden Knights at Enterprise Center.…
Joshua M. · · 3 min read
Colorado Avalanche assistant coach Dave Hakstol has left the bench for another role. The Arizona State Sun Devils are searching…
Christian M. · · 4 min read
Pyotr Kochetkov has started the season red hot. The netminder’s 6-0-0 record has helped the Carolina Hurricanes stay near the…
Conor P. · · 5 min read
We’ve had enough of a sample size to get a good grasp on what each team is so far through…
Matteo G. · · 12 min read
The Montreal Canadiens were one of the NHL’s most resilient teams last season, regularly finding ways to battle back from deficits and steal games that appeared to be slipping away. Their ability to stay competitive regardless of the score was a major reason behind their success. However, through the early stages of the 2026-27 season, the Canadiens have seemingly flipped the script, and not in a good way. Instead of being the team that comes from behind, Montreal has repeatedly been the one allowing opponents to climb back into games. While the Canadiens have still managed to collect points in some of those contests, their inability to protect leads is quickly becoming a concerning trend that needs to be addressed. Canadiens Have Already Blown Several Leads It is one thing to lose a game after being outplayed from start to finish, but it is another to consistently put yourself in a position to win and fail to finish the job. Unfortunately, the Canadiens have already experienced the latter on several occasions this season. Against the San Jose Sharks, Montreal built a comfortable 3-1 lead before allowing its opponent to battle back and eventually win in overtime. What appeared to be a solid performance turned into a disappointing result, with the Canadiens leaving an important point on the table. A similar scenario unfolded against the Buffalo Sabres, not once but twice. In both meetings, Montreal held a 3-1 advantage before allowing Buffalo to erase the deficit. Fortunately for the Canadiens, they managed to salvage both contests, winning one in overtime and the other in a shootout. However, the fact that Montreal needed extra time to secure victories in games it had seemingly under control remains troubling. They also let a divisional opponent get points after leading both games by two…
William B. · · 7 min read
One of the better stories in the NHL to start this season has been the success of the New York…
Lucas S. · · 5 min read
Coming into Wednesday night’s nationally televised showdown with the Philadelphia Flyers, it felt like the Buffalo Sabres had real momentum.…
Ryan W. · · 4 min read
“Hockey is fun.” From being drafted second overall in 2024 to having an adventurous 2025-26 season, having that strawberry shortcake…
Jim P. · · 4 min read
An inability to close out the San Jose Sharks is the latest reason for the Montreal Canadiens to be embarrassed…
Ryan S. · · 6 min read
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