The Night the Goalies Threw Down: Smith and Talbot Re-Ignite the Battle of Alberta The Old Prof | July 31, 2025 If you’ve followed the Edmonton Oilers or the Calgary Flames, you know the Battle of Alberta isn’t just another matchup—it’s personal. The rivalry has been burning since the 1980s, and…
Jack Campbell’s Hardest Save of All – His Career The Old Prof | July 27, 2025 Former Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers goalie Jack Campbell’s story resonates with NHL fans because it’s anchored in something rare: genuine character. Fans don’t only remember him as a…
Does Jack Campbell Have One More NHL Comeback Left in Him? The Old Prof | July 13, 2025 Jack Campbell’s NHL journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. Drafted 11th overall in 2010, he entered the league with high expectations—but took the long road through development struggles,…
Expectations for New Red Wings Goaltender John Gibson Tony Wolak | July 9, 2025 When the Detroit Red Wings acquired goaltender John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks, the former all-star provided the organization with something they haven’t had in several years – stability in…
Red Wings: 3 Things to Fix in the 2025 Offseason Devin Little | April 14, 2025 For the ninth straight season, the Detroit Red Wings will not partake in the NHL playoffs. This is the longest playoff drought in franchise history. To make matters worse, the…
Red Wings: 3 Questions to Answer Before End of 2024-25 Season Devin Little | April 7, 2025 The Detroit Red Wings have six games remaining on their schedule this season. They sit just outside the playoff picture, though their chances of securing a playoff spot are dwindling…
Breaking Down the Red Wings’ Historically Bad Penalty Kill & How to Fix It Tony Wolak | March 31, 2025 Simply put, the Detroit Red Wings penalty kill has been dreadful this season. They’ve killed just 68.5 percent of power plays – a historically bad number and worst in the…
Mrázek’s Red Wing Return Hints at 2025-26 Goaltending Plan Devin Little | March 18, 2025 Eyebrows were raised when the Detroit Red Wings’ only move before the NHL Trade Deadline was to acquire veteran goaltender Petr Mrázek, along with forward Craig Smith, from the Chicago…
Exploring the Red Wings’ Trades & “Almost Trades” at the 2025 Deadline Tony Wolak | March 10, 2025 Despite pleas to buy at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, the Detroit Red Wings ended up only making two modest, mostly lateral moves. Taking away the emotion of wanting the…
5 Goaltenders the Senators Should Have as Trade Targets Paul Quinney | January 10, 2025 The Ottawa Senators’ troubles in goal continue with starting goaltender Linus Ullmark injured again and his status given as “week-to-week”. The longer Ullmark is out, the more the Bytown faithful…
Oilers’ 5 Worst New Year’s Eve Losses Brian Swane | December 31, 2024 Normally, top-five rankings on The Hockey Writers take a positive perspective: best players, memorable moments, greatest achievements, etc. This is not one of those lists. It’s not that we don’t…
3 Reasons the Red Wings Should Be Thankful in 2024-25 Devin Little | November 25, 2024 It’s the time of year where people all over the United States take stock of the things they are thankful for. Family, friends, safety, and good food are just a…