Utah HC Buzz: 2024-25 Playoff Chances, Doan, Durzi & More Cooper Krigbaum | September 29, 2024 We’re introducing a new segment here at The Hockey Writers called the ‘Utah HC Buzz.’ It’s similar to news and rumors pieces in the past, but just a new name…
Top 10 Undersized NHL Players Matthew Zator | September 29, 2024 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…
Ranking the NHL’s 32 Starting Goalies – Preseason Update Stephen Ground | September 29, 2024 There’s no argument: we’re in a golden age of goaltending in the National Hockey League right now. But it’s a world of haves and have-nots. The gap between the greats…
3 Reasons the Islanders Defense Will Be Among the NHL’s Best Mike Fink | September 29, 2024 The New York Islanders saw their defense take a big step back last season. Injuries, age, and decline from key skaters all caught up to them, and the unit fell…
Buffalo Sabres 2024-25 Player Projections: Bowen Byram Ryan Womeldorf | September 27, 2024 The 2024-25 regular season is nearly upon us. The Buffalo Sabres have been talked about at nauseam, and with good reason. Results have looked good so far in the preseason,…
Colorado Avalanche 2024-25 Player Projections: Samuel Girard Ryan Womeldorf | September 27, 2024 The Colorado Avalanche have become all too familiar with adversity over the last year. A solid regular season ended in a third-place finish in the Central Division. Valeri Nichushkin was…
Most Underrated Montreal Canadiens in 2024-25 Ryan Szporer | September 27, 2024 Oddsmakers have the Montreal Canadiens earning the same 76 points in the standings they just did, which flies in the face of all logic.
Anaheim Ducks’ 3 Keys to a Successful 2024-25 Season Corey Abbott | September 26, 2024 The Anaheim Ducks must improve in various areas for a successful season, as the keys to progress could differ from person to person. After all, this organization has the fourth-longest…
Maple Leafs’ Bottom-Six Roster Battle: Who’s In, Who’s Out? The Old Prof | September 26, 2024 As the preseason continues, the competition for spots in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ bottom six remains fierce. With several players fighting to prove they belong in the NHL, each preseason…
Colorado Avalanche 2024-25 Player Projections: Cale Makar Ryan Womeldorf | September 26, 2024 We’ve heard plenty about the issues facing the Colorado Avalanche entering the 2024-25 season. They will likely face cap issues as the season progresses, but there are a few pieces…
Buffalo Sabres 2024-25 Player Projections: Owen Power Ryan Womeldorf | September 26, 2024 More than a few members of the Buffalo Sabres will be facing sizable pressure going into the 2024-25 season. One name on that list will be 21-year-old defenseman Owen Power.…
3 Teams That Can Threaten the Lightning’s Playoff Spot This Season Jim Bay | September 26, 2024 The Tampa Bay Lightning had a busy offseason in an attempt to reverse their playoff fortunes and make a run for another Stanley Cup. These moves were made to make…