For the first time in five years, the Edmonton Oilers will face a new opponent to kick off the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Rather than going up against the LA Kings…
Nikita Shcherbakov 2025-26 Team: Toros Neftekhamsk (VHL)Date of Birth: October 23, 2007Place of Birth: Chelyabinsk, RussiaHt: 6-foot-5 Wt: 187 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: DefensemanNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings With his…
Alessandro R. · · 4 min read
I want to ask a question I haven’t seen anyone else ask. It’s a little brainworm that won’t show up on salary cap sheets or insider reports, and it comes…
The P. · · 7 min read
Scott Arniel stepped up to the podium and didn’t waste any time. “This year was certainly a lot different than last year at this time,” the Winnipeg Jets head coach…
Declan S. · · 6 min read
When the Montreal Canadiens walked into Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday evening, most people figured it would be a lesson in experience. A reminder of how…
The P. · · 4 min read
After making the playoffs for the first time since 2011, it would be easy for the Buffalo Sabres to take their foot off the pedal and claim the season a…
Ryan W. · · 3 min read
As if dropping Game 1 of their first round series with the Carolina Hurricanes in a 2-0 shutout wasn’t enough, the Ottawa Senators’ injury woes continue – this time, with…
Ryan V. · · 7 min read
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
Yesterday in Hockey History: April 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 20 April 19 has proven to be a big day for netminders in National Hockey League history. This date has…
Matthew Z. · · 7 min read
During the 1970s, only the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins had more victories than the Philadelphia Flyers’ 424. During that decade, the Flyers won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1974 and…
Kyle G. · · 23 min read
Often deemed too small by NHL scouts and executives, undersized players frequently have a harder time breaking into the National Hockey League. Many are overlooked and go undrafted since they…
Matthew Z. · · 17 min read
The Edmonton Oilers experienced a remarkable transformation as they closed out the 2025-26 NHL regular season by going 7-2-2 to…
Brian S. · · 4 min read
The Columbus Blue Jackets ended the 2025-26 season with one of the worst finishes in franchise history. They went 3-9-1…
Mark S. · · 14 min read
The Dallas Stars don’t have a great record in Game 1s of the playoffs, especially on home ice. That’s why…
Alex C. · · 5 min read
We’ve finally arrived. After 15 years, the Buffalo Sabres are not only in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs but hosted…
Ryan W. · · 4 min read
The Los Angeles Kings played well enough to win, and that’s saying a lot considering the fact that they are…
Raz D. · · 7 min read
The Tampa Bay Lightning lost to the Montreal Canadiens in dramatic fashion, 4-3, in overtime. In a tight, back-and-forth bout,…
Harrison S. · · 5 min read
Coming into the opening round of the playoffs, the Colorado Avalanche are the clear favorites to win it all. Their…
Ryan W. · · 4 min read
If you like playoff hockey, Sunday’s Game 1 between the Utah Mammoth and the Vegas Golden Knights had everything for…
Chase B. · · 10 min read
There was a time this season when the Toronto Maple Leafs were looking to add players to help turn around…
Spencer L. · · 3 min read
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