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Savard Returns and Hawks-Canucks Gear Up for Rematch

Mike Colligan | April 27, 2010

‘Crashing the Crease’ is a new feature here on The Hockey Writers that will take a run through the major happenings in the NHL. Want us to feature an interesting…

State of the CBJ with John P. McConnell

Rick Gethin | April 22, 2010

By Rick Gethin On Thursday, the Columbus Blue Jackets posted a message from majority owner John P. McConnell on their website. In this message, he addresses three topics…

You’ve Just Found Out Nashville Has A Hockey Team? Hello and Welcome to PredsNation!

Jas Faulkner | April 12, 2010

It happens every time a team does well. People who “had always liked them, just haven’t been following them, you know…” will dig their fan gear out of the rag…

After His Hit On Brent Seabrook, Should James Wisniewski Be Suspended?

James Neveau | March 18, 2010

Jim Neveau, Blackhawks Correspondent After a game that saw Brian Campbell get absolutely demolished by Alex Ovechkin, the Blackhawks are once again at the center of a controversial hit. In…

Ovechkin Suspended for Two Games for Hit on Brian Campbell

Angie Lewis | March 15, 2010

During Sunday’s thrilling Capitals 4-3 OT comeback win against the Chicago Blackhawks, Alex Ovechkin was ejected after what appeared to be a boarding infraction when he pushed Blackhawks defenseman Brian…

NHL – Do The Right Thing

Jas Faulkner | March 14, 2010

A little over 42 years ago, Minnesota North Stars Center Bill Masterton died after landing backwards and head first onto the ice during a game with the Oakland Seals. In…

Jagr to the Oilers?

Marcy Di Michele | February 26, 2010

There have been rumors circulating in the past few months that Edmonton might be targeting former NHL superstar Jaromir Jagr. Recently at the Olympic games, Jagr stated that once his…

The Arena Chronicles: Part IV — Arena Requires Public Participation

Jeff Little | February 19, 2010

In Parts I through III of this series, we examined the historical background leading up to the development of Nationwide Arena, the circumstances confronted by all of the involved parties…

Un-Hitched: Columbus Fires Head Coach

Rick Gethin | February 3, 2010

By Rick Gethin “Today, we made the difficult decision to relieve Ken Hitchcock of his coaching duties with the Columbus Blue Jackets” – GM Scott Howson The…

The Hockey News and some THW history

Bruce Hollingdrake | January 20, 2010

The Hockey News – a tip of the hat I’ve been asked a fair amount this past year about how the idea to do a hockey news site with so…

Showing Some Love At The Halfway Mark

Jas Faulkner | January 18, 2010

Tom “Invisible Airwaves Crackle With Life” Callahan, Pete “No, I’m not Shea’s Dad” Weber, Terry “Will Pundit For Rink Time” Crisp and Jay “Fanger” Levin have all weighed in on…

When Coaches Pay The Price

Jeff Little | January 10, 2010

As the ongoing debate in Columbus demonstrates, contemplated coaching changes are complex affairs invoking strong emotions.