Anaheim Ducks | Arizona Coyotes | Boston Bruins | Buffalo Sabres | Calgary Flames |
Carolina Hurricanes | Chicago Blackhawks | Colorado Avalanche | Columbus Blue Jackets |
Dallas Stars | Detroit Red Wings | Edmonton Oilers | Florida Panthers | Los Angeles Kings |
Minnesota Wild | Montreal Canadiens | Nashville Predators | New Jersey Devils |
New York Islanders | New York Rangers | Ottawa Senators | Philadelphia Flyers |
Pittsburgh Penguins | San Jose Sharks | Seattle Kraken | St. Louis Blues |
Tampa Bay Lightning | Toronto Maple Leafs | Vancouver Canucks | Vegas Golden Knights |
Washington Capitals | Winnipeg Jets
Anaheim Ducks
They Wore It Once: Flames Players and Their Unique Numbers
The Calgary Flames have had many players since relocating from Atlanta back in 1980. As a result, many different jersey numbers have been worn. Numbers like 16, 18, 20, 21, and 22 have been extremely popular, worn by 24 different players each. Meanwhile, No. 15 is the most worn in…
Ducks: Forecasting Terry’s First Season of New Extension
Troy Terry is set to begin the first of a seven-year extension he signed last month with the Anaheim Ducks. He received his well-earned payday, and now it’s time to perform. The expectations will be high, and as the eldest member of a talented core group of forwards, Terry will…
Anaheim Ducks 2023-24 Projected Lineup
The Anaheim Ducks will have plenty of new faces competing for roster spots when training camp opens in a couple of weeks. The team will also have new head coach Greg Cronin at the helm after Dallas Eakins was fired. Anaheim has not qualified for the playoffs in five straight…
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Arizona Coyotes
Coyotes Have Mistakes to Clean Up Before Contention
The Arizona Coyotes are just a little under two weeks away from kicking off the 2023-24 NHL season with two preseason matchups against the Los Angeles Kings in Melbourne, Australia. This historical feat marks the first ever NHL games to be played in the Southern Hemisphere as part of the…
Coyotes Have Some Hope After Busy Offseason
The 2023-24 version of the Arizona Coyotes roster is going to look completely different from last season. They have added parts to the roster that should increase both their wins and point totals. The organization also re-signed head coach Andre Tourigny to a new three-year contract that will keep him…
Coyotes’ Defensive Prospects to Watch in 2023-24
The Arizona Coyotes have slowly built one of the most prominent prospect pools in the NHL. With the likes of Logan Cooley, Dylan Guenther, and Josh Doan, there’s no shying away from promising forward talent, but what about defense? After trading away Jakob Chychrun and Shayne Gostisbehere, there is an…
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Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins’ 2023-24 Player Projections: Charlie Coyle
With time winding down until the Boston Bruins open the 2023-24 season, their roster is taking shape after undergoing many changes over the summer. As part of looking ahead to the coming NHL season, we’ll look at the Bruins’ roster and see what we can expect from them during the upcoming campaign….
Bruins Enter 2023-24 NHL Season With Less Expectations
With all sights set on the beginning of training camp and time closing in on the Boston Bruins’ first preseason game against the New York Rangers, the historic franchise will begin its centennial season with many questions that need answering. The offseason saw plenty of change for the Bruins, who…
3 Bruins’ Training Camp Battles to Watch
In just eight days, the Boston Bruins will begin training camp at Warrior Ice Arena for the 2023-24 season. When they gather for their first team meeting, there are going to be some familiar faces missing and some new faces. Gone are centers Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci to retirement…
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Buffalo Sabres
Projecting the Sabres’ 2023-24 Season Roster
The NHL season is just about a month away, and as training camps and prospect tournaments roll out this month, there are a lot of different ways the Buffalo Sabres could decide to fill out their roster. Between their top-end talents and their high-value prospects, there are a lot of…
Sabres: Reasons for Pessimism Heading into 2023-24
With the 2023-24 season right around the corner, expectations for the Buffalo Sabres are pretty high, as they should be. In 2022-23, the Sabres finished just one point shy of a playoff spot, so making the postseason is the natural next step for a young, still-developing team that played 82…
Sabres: Reasons for Optimism Heading into 2023-24
Last season, the Buffalo Sabres took huge strides. Development from the likes of Tage Thompson, Dylan Cozens, and Rasmus Dahlin alongside continued success from Alex Tuch and Jeff Skinner propelled them to a 91-point, fifth-place finish in the Atlantic. Going into 2023-24, there are plenty of reasons to assume another…
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Calgary Flames
ESPN Does Several Flames Dirty in 2023-24 Stat Predictions
Recently, ESPN took on the daunting task of predicting each and every NHL player’s stat line for the 2023-24 season. What makes this so daunting is that many detractors will come out and criticize the list, making it a thankless job. Related: Flames’ Huska an Early Favourite for the Jack…
Flames Have Real Shot at Winning Stanley Cup This Season
The Calgary Flames don’t have much expectations to live up to after a disappointing 2022-23 season. That may be a good thing, as they were thought of as potential Stanley Cup contenders at this time last year, and wound up missing the playoffs by two points. Related: Flames’ Weegar in…
3 Flames Who Need to Step Up in 2023-24
After a hectic offseason, the Calgary Flames are just over a month away from kicking off their 2023-24 campaign. The new-look team is hoping to bounce back after a letdown of a season that saw them miss the 2023 NHL Playoffs. There will undoubtedly be some growing pains towards the…
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Carolina Hurricanes
3 Hurricanes’ Early Trade Deadline Targets
It is never too early to jump ahead and think about the future. With training camp almost underway and preseason games on the horizon, the opening night rosters will be sorted out. In a long and grueling 82-game season, injuries occur, and players can come in to help fill specific…
3 Teams in the West That Could Derail Hurricanes’ Cup Hopes
Rookie training camp is approaching, and exhibition games are coming. The 2023-24 season is a big one for the Carolina Hurricanes, as the expectations are to win the Stanley Cup. There are teams in the Eastern Conference that can spoil their hopes, but if they advance, they have to survive…
3 Bold Hurricanes Predictions for 2023-24
September is upon us, and training camps will open up. In addition, preseason games are right around the corner, so hockey is officially back in our lives. For specific teams, expectations are not high, but for the Carolina Hurricanes, expectations have never been higher. General manager Don Waddell has brought…
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Chicago Blackhawks
Blackhawks Need to Move On From Tank Narrative
With rebuilding teams like the Chicago Blackhawks, debates surround the team like white on rice. In their case, the discourse primarily covers first overall pick Connor Bedard and what his impact will be, but there is one debate that refuses to fizzle: Should the Blackhawks be bad again to secure…
Blackhawks’ 3 Keys to Success for 2023-24
The Chicago Blackhawks don’t need to make the playoffs to have a successful 2023-24 regular season. Though it’d be nice to see improvement after last year’s 59-point campaign, this season will be all about growth, development, and building an identity. With Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews trade rumors overshadowing much…
5 Bold Blackhawks Predictions for 2023-24
As the Chicago Blackhawks get closer to opening night, now’s the perfect time to begin making some predictions for the upcoming season. While a small acquisition or two can’t be ruled out, general manager Kyle Davidson appears to have most of his offseason work done, meaning we have a clear…
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Colorado Avalanche
10 Colorado Avalanche Milestones to Watch for in 2023-24
Believe it or not, the start of the 2023-24 NHL season is nearly upon us with the Nashville Predators and the Tampa Bay Lightning opening the campaign on Oct. 10. The Colorado Avalanche, winners of the 2022 Stanley Cup, look to improve upon an unsuccessful title defence after succumbing to…
3 Avalanche Players Who Need to Bounce Back in 2023-24
The Colorado Avalanche enjoyed a successful 2022-23 season by winning the Central Division despite facing an avalanche of injuries, including being without each of Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Gabriel Landeskog for 10 games or more. Still, the 2022 Stanley Cup champions fell flat while defending their title, bowing out…
Avalanche’s 3 Worst Contracts for 2023-24 Season
I recently highlighted three of the best contracts that the Colorado Avalanche have on the books for the 2023-24 season, meaning it’s time to turn our gaze toward the worst contracts on the organization’s payroll. It’s a testament to the work done by the front office headed by Joe Sakic…
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Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets: 3 Potential PTO Options
Training camp is rapidly approaching and the Columbus Blue Jackets have an abundance of players competing for a spot on their roster this coming season. With that being said, it’s never a bad idea to enter the professional tryout (PTO) market and add some veterans or players who haven’t lived…
Ranking Columbus Blue Jackets Contracts for 2023-24
The Columbus Blue Jackets got started and finished early on their roster reconstruction this offseason. A couple of trades to bring in top-four defenders and a steal at the top of the draft should be enough to have the fifth line looking optimistically toward the new year, after an abysmal…
Blue Jackets Will Make the Playoffs in 2023-24
As the NHL pre-season is set to begin in just over a month, and the regular season roughly two weeks after that, we’ll take a look at the Blue Jackets’ potential to be a playoff team in 2023-24. While each season brings unpredictable variables and ever-changing scenarios to the table,…
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Dallas Stars
Stars’ John Klingberg Facing Vital 2021-22 Season
The 2021-22 season is a vital one for Dallas Stars’ defenseman John Klingberg. In the final season of his seven-year contract, he will look to prove he is worthy of an extension as well as a raise. Klingberg’s Bargain Contract When Klingberg signed his seven-year, $29.75 million deal in 2015,…
5 Dallas Stars Prospects That Could Make NHL Roster in 2023-24
The Dallas Stars are the envy of many teams across the NHL – and if they aren’t, they should be. Not only do they have a championship-caliber roster heading into the 2023-24 season, but they also have more than a handful of prospects that should be knocking on the NHL’s…
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Detroit Red Wings
Red Wings Players Can Exceed ESPN Projections
With ESPN releasing their yearly projections, fans are checking on their teams’ players and seeing what the “experts” are projecting for this season. Detroit Red Wings fans are no exception to this. Red Wings Who Can Exceed Projections Starting on the front end with captain Dylan Larkin, he is projected…
Red Wings Prospect Watch: Assessing Depth, Needs & Rising Stars
Later this week, the Detroit Red Wings will host the 24th-annual NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City. There, a collection of Red Wings prospects will take on their peers from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, and Toronto Maple Leafs. With the tournament on the horizon and training camp following…
5 Must-Watch Red Wings Games in 2023-24
Every season when the NHL releases the yearly schedule there are always a few games that each fan base looks at and thinks “I have to watch this game.” With the regular season beginning in just over a month for the Detroit Red Wings, what are five games for fans…
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Edmonton Oilers
Oilers: Erne Has Good Chance To Earn Contract On PTO
The Edmonton Oilers have added their third player on a professional tryout (PTO) deal for the 2023-24 training camp and its forward Adam Erne. He becomes the third forward the team has invited on a PTO, along with long-time Oiler Sam Gagner and former Vancouver Canuck Brandon Sutter. The roster…
Oilers: Predicting Top 5 Scorers For 2023-24 Season
The Edmonton Oilers have a powerhouse roster heading into the 2023-24 season. With Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl likely headed for another one-two finish at the top of the points leaderboard, the race for third place in points on this Oilers’ team will be fun to watch. With guys like…
3 Reasons Connor McDavid May Be Extra Motivated This Season
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is setting the tone for the upcoming season, having asked his teammates to gather in Edmonton early last week for the informal captain’s skates at Rogers Place, two weeks ahead of training camp. It’s still early days, but there’s a noticeable shift about this Oilers…
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Florida Panthers
Panthers Looking Like They’ll Stay Competitive This Season
The Florida Panthers enter their 30th-anniversary campaign with a bitter taste in their mouth. They were only three wins away from claiming their first-ever Stanley Cup but lost in five games to the Vegas Golden Knights. With that in mind, they look to get back to the dance and try…
Panthers’ Lucas Carlsson Deserves a Chance to Make NHL Roster
The Florida Panthers enter the 2023-24 season as Eastern Conference Champions for the first time since 1996. But even though they had a magical run, the team will look a little different from the one that made said run. During this free agency period, the team made a number of…
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Los Angeles Kings
Kings Top-10 Prospects: 2023-24 Preseason Edition
The Los Angeles Kings’ prospect pool has seen a lot of turnover over the last couple of seasons. Top prospects like Quinton Byfield and Arthur Kaliyev have graduated and project to play key roles for the foreseeable future. That’s the goal of every prospect, and that’s why the Kings’ prospect…
5 LA Kings Prospects That Could Make NHL Roster in 2023-24
At the beginning of this decade, the Los Angeles Kings’ prospect pool was routinely celebrated as one of the best groups across the NHL. While there isn’t the same level of quality available because a good portion of that talent has either graduated or moved on in some form, their…
Grading Kings’ Blockbuster Trade for Pierre-Luc Dubois
With the NHL draft a little less than 24 hours away, action is beginning to pick up. Late this afternoon, the Winnipeg Jets and Los Angeles Kings finalized a sign-and-trade that sent Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Kings in exchange for Alex Iafallo, Gabriel Vilardi, Rasmus Kupari and a second-round pick. Here are…
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Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild Player Milestones to Watch for in 2023-24
With a new season nearly upon us, players on every team will be hitting career milestones, and the Minnesota Wild are no different. Almost every player on the roster will likely hit a milestone at some point during this season, whether it be goals, games, or points. Kirill Kaprizov is…
Wild’s Lack of Depth Cause for Concern
As the Minnesota Wild gear up for the 2023-24 season, fans have a prevailing sense of optimism despite failing to reach the second round for the eighth straight season. With a solid core of talent returning, the Wild are poised for another playoff berth in a weak Central Division. However,…
3 Wild Players With the Most to Prove in 2023-24
Earlier this offseason we discussed the players who are likely on their last chances with the Minnesota Wild due to poor performance and expiring contracts. This time we’ll be taking a look at players with something to prove whether they are looking to redeem themselves from last season or they’re…
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Montreal Canadiens
Canadiens’ Goalie Tandem Among NHL’s Worst This Season
Goalies rankings in the NHL is always a fun topic to discuss. While certain goalies hold their team together and elevate them to success, others hold teams back. Here we will dive into the goalies rankings and where the Montreal Canadiens’ duo fits in. To be clear, since the Canadiens…
Canadiens’ Positional Battles to Watch at Training Camp
The Montreal Canadiens are just a couple weeks from the start of training camp. Their annual charity golf tournament, which marks the beginning of the Canadiens preseason, was this week. With an overabundance of players eyeing a place on the team, there will be many battles for roster spots: veterans…
Canadiens Players Who Could Hit Career Highs in 2023-24
The Montreal Canadiens are once again going into this season with low expectations to make the playoffs. General manager (GM) Kent Hughes has said he doesn’t think this is a playoff team, but that doesn’t mean the Canadiens will sit at the bottom of the standings. The group last year…
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Nashville Predators
Predators Top-10 Prospects Heading Into the 2023-24 Season
The Nashville Predators prospect pool is slowly shaping up to be among the NHL’s best. They have a healthy amount of talent expected to play in the NHL soon, with a sprinkling of elite-level potential. Following the conclusion of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, 11 new players found themselves draped…
5 Must-Watch Predators Games for the 2023-24 Season
The NHL schedule is released, tickets are on sale, and Nashville Predators hockey is on the horizon. With the 2023-24 season swiftly approaching, fans will try to cram in as many games as possible. However, considering life can often get in the way of keeping up with a jampacked 82-game schedule, making…
3 Predators Players Under the Microscope For 2023-24
The Nashville Predators are in a re-tool. As their infusion of young talent continues, many players will be under the microscope, regardless of whether they are a veteran or a recent draftee. Whether it’s a hyped-up rookie, a fresh free agent signing, or a struggling player, anyone can argue a certain player…
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New Jersey Devils
3 Preseason Battles That Will Determine the Devils’ Roster
In a sign that the New Jersey Devils are ready to compete for a Stanley Cup, this offseason was more tempered than the last few. General manager Tom Fitzgerald prioritized locking up his core for the long term and retaining internal free agents rather than going shopping in the lean…
The New Jersey Devils Are Headed to the Promised Land
In New Jersey’s lore, few symbols are more iconic than Bruce Springsteen and the New Jersey Devils. Add in that both forged legendary success in the swamps of New Jersey’s Meadowlands and the bond is evident. Springsteen’s catalog is as diverse as New Jersey’s hockey team, spanning genres, cultures, and…
Devils’ Hischier Key to Repeating 2022-23 Success
Nico Hischier’s Selke moment may be on the horizon. After finishing as a finalist in 2022-23, and with Patrice Bergeron retiring this offseason, he’ll be one of the top candidates to take home the trophy this coming season. While he’s been recognized for his defensive game, Hischier is also one of the more…
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New York Islanders
Islanders Have a Few Options to Fill First Line Wing
The New York Islanders will enter the 2023-24 season with almost the exact same roster as last year. General manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello has reiterated that he has full belief in his core group and wants to keep it intact. He did just that this summer by extending Scott Mayfield,…
Islanders’ Line Options for Oliver Wahlstrom
The NHL season is around the corner with opening night a month away. Recently, the New York Islanders writers at The Hockey Writers (THW) published the team’s 2023-24 lineup projections which can be found here. There were a lot of similarities with what the Islanders roster will look like but…
New York Islanders’ 2023-24 Lineup Projection
The 2023-24 NHL season is around the corner with opening night only a few weeks away. The New York Islanders had an uneventful offseason where they re-signed their veteran unrestricted free agents (UFAs) and didn’t bring in any new skaters in free agency. As a result, there aren’t a lot…
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New York Rangers
Rangers Can Benefit From Lower Expectations This Season
This time last season, the New York Rangers were coming off an appearance in the Eastern Conference Final and were two wins away from making it to the Stanley Cup Final. The expectations were high for this team going into last season as many expected them to be back in…
Rangers’ Zibanejad Will Have Career Season in 2023-24
Over the last few seasons, the New York Rangers franchise has made waves toward becoming a powerhouse among the heavy hitters of the NHL. The front office has aimed to acquire weapons they hoped would send them back to the Stanley Cup Final, the likes of which New York hasn’t…
Rangers Have Some Options on Defense This Season
Over the past few seasons, the New York Rangers’ defense core has proven to be one of the team’s strengths with their top four consisting of Adam Fox, Ryan Lindgren, Jacob Trouba, and K’Andre Miller all returning this season. Young blueliner Braden Schneider will be back on the team as…
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Ottawa Senators
Responding to Senators Fans’ Over/Under Lines
The Ottawa Senators are entering the 2023-24 NHL season with playoff hopes, and for the first time since 2017 they have a legitimate chance of doing so. With key additions through the draft, trades and free agency, the Senators have a lot of quality pieces that will help them get…
Senators Roundtable: Pinto, Andlauer, Bold Takes and More
Welcome back to the Ottawa Senators Roundtable at The Hockey Writers. In our August edition, we talked about the additions of Vladimir Tarasenko and Joonas Korpisalo, how the offence and defence will be handled and more. This month, we will look at ownership, Shane Pinto, team depth and more as…
Senators Need to Have a #1 Goalie Despite Coach’s Comments
Many hockey analysts casually refer to Joonas Korpisalo as the Ottawa Senators’ “presumptive starting goalie”. Not only is that a snub of Anton Forsberg, now widely considered the likely number two crease keeper in Ottawa, but according to some, it misunderstands the way goaltending works in the NHL these days. Related:…
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Philadelphia Flyers
Flyers’ Offensive Depth Will Be Pivotal to Success in 2023-24
In 2022-23, one of the Philadelphia Flyers’ biggest issues was their depth, particularly offensively. Game after game, head coach John Tortorella tested out new lines with depth pieces to find something that worked. In the end, the team’s bottom-six was inconsistent, and their top-end talent didn’t perform at an elite…
Flyers’ Lineup vs. Metro Division in 2023-24
The Philadelphia Flyers are set to kick off their season in just a month, and they will look to be a competitive hockey team this season. While they don’t necessarily have to make the playoffs in order to do so, they would still likely need to finish in a respectable…
3 Flyers Backup Goalie Candidates
It’s no secret that goaltending has not historically been a strength for the Philadelphia Flyers. In nine playoff series since 2011, the Flyers have used multiple starting goaltenders in a series six times. Five seasons ago, the franchise set an NHL record for most goaltenders used in a single season…
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Pittsburgh Penguins
Kyle Dubas Has Penguins Poised to Win in 2023-24
The 2022-23 season is one the Pittsburgh Penguins would rather forget. It was full of injuries and disappointing losses, and it marked the end of a 16-year playoff streak. They entered the offseason with a grocery list of to-dos and have somehow managed to check just about everything off the…
Pittsburgh Penguins Scouting Report: What to Watch for This Year
So here we are mid-summer, not much was happening in hockey, and I was missing the game. Since there wasn’t enough time to watch Canada Cup 1972 or 1987, I figured it would be smart to prepare for this year by putting the scouting hat back on, watch some nine-minute…
Pittsburgh Penguins Will Exceed Expectations in 2023-24
There’s no hockey being played at the moment, but that doesn’t necessarily mean there’s less to cover and talk about in the middle of the offseason. We’re still weeks away from training camp and the preseason, but the hype is very real surrounding the Pittsburgh Penguins. New general manager Kyle…
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San Jose Sharks
Sharks Have Reason for Optimism in the 2023-24 Season
The San Jose Sharks are setting themselves up to be one of the worst teams in the 2023-24 season. After sending away the majority of their core, there is not a lot that remains of the team that made a trip to the Western Conference Final only a few seasons…
3 Sharks Veterans With the Most to Gain From Training Camp
In just a few weeks, the San Jose Sharks will begin their 2023 training camp, providing a first look at the team’s new roster and how the players might work together. While training camp is often seen primarily as a chance for young players and prospects to prove their worth,…
3 Sharks Players Who Need to Improve in the 2023-24 Season
The San Jose Sharks are setting themselves up for a rough 2023-24 season. While they made several steps in the right direction through the Erik Karlsson trade, along with some smaller moves, they haven’t moved the needle in their direction enough to create expectations this year. However, that doesn’t mean…
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Seattle Kraken
Kraken Top 15 Prospects: 2023-24 Preseason Edition
The Seattle Kraken are starting to build a strong prospect pool. From draft picks to free-agent signings, the young players Seattle has added to its organization impressed last season. Whether these prospects eventually play for the Kraken or are used in trades, most should make a meaningful impact on the organization in…
Seattle Kraken Player Milestones For the 2023-24 Season
The 2022-23 season for the Seattle Kraken featured plenty of milestones for the organization and its players. Whether it was their first playoff series win or multiple players surpassing the 100-point mark as a Kraken, achievements were celebrated throughout the campaign, with more expected this season. With this in mind,…
3 Kraken Prospects Who Could Play in the NHL in 2023-24
With the NHL Draft and free agency in the rearview mirror, it is time to look ahead to the start of the 2023-24 season. For the Seattle Kraken, expectations will be high after a 2022-23 campaign that saw them not only qualify for the playoffs but beat the defending Stanley…
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St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues 2023-24 Division Preview: Chicago Blackhawks
The St. Louis Blues will meet their Central Division opponents 26 times in 2023-24, including four matchups against the Chicago Blackhawks. With a head-to-head season record of 3-1-0 in favor of St. Louis, the two Central Division rivals could see a repeat of their four-game series through the 2023-24 campaign. Here’s a…
5 Player Predictions for 2023-24 Blues
The St. Louis Blues will drop the puck on the 2023-24 season next month. After missing the playoffs in 2022-23, they will need several players to step up and make improvements to their game. In this article, I will evaluate five players and a prediction for each of them. The…
Blues’ 2023-24 Stats Predictions: Forwards
The 2023-24 season isn’t far away, so it’s a good time to get into stats predictions for some of the St. Louis Blues‘ best players. For this edition, I will be predicting the 2023-24 stats for the Blues forward group. I have selected 11 forwards who could be mainstays in…
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Tampa Bay Lightning
Lightning’s 3 Best Contracts for the 2023-24 NHL Season
Well, it’s that time of the year again. With September on the calendar, we are just a few weeks away from the start of training camp, which means we can take a long look at the Tampa Bay Lightning’s roster for THW’s yearly best and worst contract articles. Today, we…
Lightning’s Top 4 Prospects for the 2023-24 Season
Long-term success in the NHL brings with it expected but still painful side effects. This often involves watching fan-favorite players departing the franchise to find greener hills to manage the hard cap and a barren prospect cupboard as the team trades their long-term future in order to bulk up for…
3 Syracuse Crunch That Could Crack the Lightning Lineup
The Tampa Bay Lightning had some significant roster changes over the offseason. They were unable to keep significant members of their Stanley Cup championships teams due to salary cap restrictions, such as Alex Killorn and Ross Colton. Their positions and a few other roster spots that were opened to free…
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Toronto Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs 2023-24 Roster: Building a Balanced Lineup
As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for the upcoming season, the coaching staff will try to put together a well-thought-out strategy designed to balance their offensive firepower, defensive stability, and goaltending depth. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the key components of the Maple Leafs roster,…
7 Maple Leaf Players vs. Their ESPN Projections
With ESPN releasing their yearly projections, members of Leafs Nation were sure to check on the Toronto Maple Leafs players and see what ESPN projected for this season. Every season, there are some that fans agree with and disagree with, so in this article, we will look at the top ones…
4 Maple Leafs Bold Player Predictions for 2023-24
The 2023-24 NHL season is rapidly approaching. The Toronto Maple Leafs will play their first game on Oct. 11 against the Montreal Canadiens in a much-anticipated Original Six matchup. Thus, with the regular season being so close, let’s have some fun and discuss four Maple Leafs bold player predictions for…
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Vancouver Canucks
3 Reasons the Canucks Will Make the Playoffs in 2023-24
With another clean slate, the Vancouver Canucks will look to make the long road to the playoffs for the first time since the bubble in 2020. While that wasn’t that long ago, Rogers Arena and the city of Vancouver haven’t seen the white towels and car flags since Bo Horvat’s…
Canucks: 5 Must-Watch Games for the 2023-24 NHL Season
The countdown to the start of the 2023-24 NHL season is on. The Vancouver Canucks made shrewd signings during the offseason as sneaky great pickups ranging from Pius Suter to Ian Cole add stability and depth to the roster. With superstar talent, solid depth, and a decent-looking-defence core, there is reason to…
Former Canucks on New Teams in 2023-24
The Vancouver Canucks will be going into the 2023-24 season with a very different roster from what they started 2022-23 off with. Almost the entire defence has gone through a makeover with only Quinn Hughes remaining from the six that suited up against the Edmonton Oilers on Oct. 12 (Tyler…
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Vegas Golden Knights
5 Must-Watch Golden Knights Games in 2023-24
The Vegas Golden Knights’ 2023-24 title defense is going to be filled with memorable matchups. Following a relatively uneventful offseason, the roster remains almost identical to the one that hoisted the Stanley Cup. Can these Golden Knights replicate last season’s success? With the NHL season just under a month away,…
Golden Knights’ Ideal Power Play Units for 2023-24
With NHL training camps starting up in just a few weeks, fans will get a chance to see the Vegas Golden Knights step onto the ice as a team for the first time since hoisting the Stanley Cup in June. These skates will also give everyone an idea of what…
Golden Knights’ Best and Worst Contracts Heading into 2023-24
With their Stanley Cup celebrations far behind them, it’s time to take a look at how the Vegas Golden Knights roster will look over the next few seasons. With every signing and trade made throughout the year, there is a ton of analysis that goes into evaluating how much each…
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Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals: 3 Bold Predictions for 2023-24
With the regular season starting in about a month, the Washington Capitals are hoping to see better results in comparison to last season, where they missed the postseason for only the second time in the past 16 seasons. The changes made to the team make for some interesting storylines, and…
Capitals’ 3 Best Contracts for the 2023-24 Season
Last season, the Washington Capitals missed the postseason for only the second time in 16 seasons despite their prior efforts to remain competitive. We don’t know what this season has in store for them, but they’ll need all the help they can get. Luckily, they can find good value in…
Washington Capitals Top 10 Prospects for 2023-24
The Washington Capitals are coming off a weak season that they’re quickly looking to put in the past and move on from in hopes of finding success in 2023-24. With the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft and some solid selections throughout the entire draft, the Capitals…
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Winnipeg Jets
Over/Under on Winnipeg Jets’ Player Point Projections by ESPN
The 2023-24 season is right around the corner and fans of the Winnipeg Jets are eager to see how their favourite players and team will perform. Projections are always a topic of debate and pure speculation with some believing players will exceed expectations while others fall short. In this over/under…
Predicting Winnipeg Jets’ 2023-24 Team Awards
The Winnipeg Jets are set to begin training camp in just over a week, with plenty of question marks surrounding the roster’s makeup. The second-line centre role is up in the air, the defensive core remains the same, and after a summer full of speculation, Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck…
Winnipeg Jets Fans’ Expectations for 2023-24 Season
The Winnipeg Jets are set to embark on a season of high expectations, with many of their core players set to become unrestricted free agents next offseason. From management to on-ice production, there is plenty of pressure surrounding the organization heading into a storyline-filled season. What are the expectations? I…
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