The NHL’s Under-23 Team for 2025-26
Among the many notable stories during the 2025-26 NHL season was the influx of young talent. Newly drafted players are more big-league ready today, with some becoming franchise stars off…
Owen H. · · 8 min read
The Hockey Writers
Editor Picks
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Hub
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here with 16 teams vying to capture Lord Stanley’s Cup. With the Florida Panthers not qualifying for postseason play, we won’t see a three-peat.…
Latest NHL News
VIEW ALL
Alex Ovechkin Speaks at Capitals Final Media Availability of 2025-26 Season
The potential return (or departure) of Alex Ovechkin will be the biggest question of the 2026 offseason for Washington. That single decision will have a large impact on the direction…
Christopher B. · · 5 min read
The Wild Have Changed a Lot From Last Playoff Series vs. Stars
The NHL regular season has officially come to a close, and the playoffs are about to start, which means the Minnesota Wild will face the Dallas Stars in the first-round…
Mariah (. · · 5 min read
Penguins & Flyers Set to Renew Rivalry in 2026 Playoffs
The Pittsburgh Penguins are headed back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, where they will meet the Philadelphia Flyers in Round 1. Neither team was expected to make the postseason, but…
Sylvie M. · · 4 min read
Blues’ Standouts of the Final Week: Snuggerud, Thomas, and a Commitment to Playing a Hard 60
The St. Louis Blues’ 2025-26 season is over after the team failed to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, they remained in the hunt until the end and finished on…
Andrew W. · · 4 min read
7 Times the Winnipeg Jets Squandered Points in 2025-26
The Winnipeg Jets missed the playoffs by eight points. They squandered nine. As we continue to sift through the rubble of the Jets’ disastrous 2025-26, one thing that cannot be…
Declan S. · · 8 min read
Most Read This Week
EDM 
COL 
NHL 
DET 
BOS Featured Coverage
2026 NHL Draft Guide
Consider The Hockey Writers your go-to source for everything related to the NHL Draft and this page your live home for information on the upcoming 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Bookmark this…
Peter B. · · 6 min read
Hockey History
Edmonton Oilers’ Missed Draft Opportunities
The Edmonton Oilers boast a once-in-a-generation duo in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. But in today’s NHL, championships aren’t won on the backs of two players alone. You need a…
The P. · · 8 min read
Montreal Canadiens’ Worst Trade Deadline Deals
The Montreal Canadiens headed into the 2025 Trade Deadline as sellers and looked to add some future assets to the organization. Fans hoped that general manager (GM) Kent Hughes could…
Blain P. · · 6 min read
Arizona Coyotes Jersey History
The Arizona Coyotes franchise had an extensive history revolving around its jerseys and logos, as the club saw numerous rebrands throughout the years. While the team’s mishaps got the best…
Cooper K. · · 8 min read
More From THW
Lightning vs Canadiens: Tampa Bay’s Path to a First-Round Victory
The first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs will feature a highly anticipated matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning…
Vivek K. · · 5 min read
Blues Sign Koromyslov to Entry-Level Contract
The St. Louis Blues announced on Wednesday that they have signed Russian defenseman Arseni Koromyslov to a two-year, two-way, entry-level…
Alessandro R. · · 2 min read
Canucks News & Rumours: Reality Check, Front-Office Shock & Prospect Watch
If the Vancouver Canucks were looking for a tidy way to wrap up the season, Thursday night’s game against the…
The P. · · 5 min read
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Youth Movement, Sundin Return & a Needed Reset
There’s always a strange quiet after a season ends for the Toronto Maple Leafs. It’s never silent because the questions…
The P. · · 5 min read
3 Takeaways From Kraken’s 2-0 Loss to Avalanche
On Thursday, April 16, the Seattle Kraken played their last game of the 2025-26 season against the Colorado Avalanche. Heading…
Jess A. · · 4 min read
Wedgewood the X-Factor for Avalanche’s Playoff Run
This has been one of the best seasons in Colorado Avalanche history. They clinched the fourth President’s Trophy in franchise…
Ryan W. · · 4 min read
Flames Fans Don’t Need to Be Concerned by Zayne Parekh’s Rookie Season
There may not have been high expectations for the Calgary Flames for the 2025-26 season. However, there were pretty high…
Jeremy S. · · 7 min read
5 Takeaways From Oilers’ 6-1 Season-Ending Victory Against Canucks
The Edmonton Oilers concluded their 2025-26 regular season schedule with a 6-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place…
Brian S. · · 5 min read
3 Takeaways From Spitfires’ 5-3 Win in Game 4 Series Clincher vs Firebirds
The Windsor Spitfires are moving on in the 2025-26 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Playoffs. They earned a tough road win…
Dave J. · · 5 min read
