Blackhawks: 5 Things to Look Forward to in 2024-25 Gail Kauchak | October 7, 2024 The Chicago Blackhawks are looking to take the next step in their rebuild this season, having added reinforcements in the offseason to better support new franchise cornerstone, Connor Bedard. Not…
Blues Season Success Rides on Binnington & Hofer Goalie Tandem Michael Ostrower | October 7, 2024 Despite failing to make the 2024 playoffs, the St. Louis Blues received elite goaltending from their netminders in the 2023-24 season. Led by Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer, the team…
Red Wings Season Preview: Depth Chart, X-Factors, Projections & More Tony Wolak | October 7, 2024 Heading into the 2024-25 season, the Detroit Red Wings are a contradiction. They’re rebuilding, yet they’re loaded with veteran players. They’ve improved over the last few years, but are due…
Maple Leafs’ Optimism Comes From Depth, Defense & Determination The Old Prof | October 6, 2024 With the preseason officially over, the Toronto Maple Leafs have shown promising signs that should have fans excited for what lies ahead. While preseason results aren’t always a reliable indicator…
Montreal Canadiens’ Best & Worst-Case Scenarios for 2024-25 Edgar Chaput | October 6, 2024 The preseason is behind the Montreal Canadiens. It’s all done with the line juggling, the dress rehearsals to rekindle the epochal rivalry with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and American Hockey…
3 Keys to the Bruins Winning Season Opener Versus the Panthers Tommy Bennett | October 6, 2024 The time has finally come. Hockey is officially back. While the New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres kicked things off in Prague, Oct. 8, 2024, has a three-game set in…
Oilers’ Fans Hope Poor Preseason Is Not a Sign of Things to Come Brian Swane | October 6, 2024 It’s a good thing that preseason results don’t count towards anything in the NHL, because the last two weeks were quite ugly for the Edmonton Oilers. They were beaten 4-1…
4 Blackhawks Who Could Outperform Their Contracts This Season Jim Bay | October 6, 2024 After injuries and youth led to the Chicago Blackhawks earning only 52 points last season, the team will look to rebound as the injured players return and the young players…
NHL’s 10 Best Coaches for 2024-25 Jacob Billington | October 6, 2024 Prior to the 2024-25 season beginning, THW put lists together on the top 10 players for each position, as well as coaches. It goes without saying that it is a…
3 Final Tampa Bay Lightning Questions for the 2024-25 Season Jack Pallotta | October 6, 2024 The 2024 offseason wasn’t short of action for the Tampa Bay Lightning front office and fan base. There was a culture shift in the team this summer, and the roster…
5 Reasons for Oilers Fans to Be Optimistic in 2024-25 Dale Bochon | October 5, 2024 Oilers fans: how are you feeling about your team after a lukewarm performance in the 2024-25 NHL pre-season? If you’re a pessimist, you’re probably thinking the sky is falling in…
NHL’s Top 10 Centres for 2024-25 Jacob Billington | October 5, 2024 To start the 2024-25 season, THW put lists together of the top 10 players for each position, as well as coaches. It goes without saying that it is a very…