How to Fix the NHL’s Officiating Issues Arlen Dancziger | December 8, 2021 The recent Toronto Maple Leafs versus Winnipeg Jets game got slightly out of hand. Auston Matthews and Pierre-Luc Dubois got into a relatively one-sided scuffle, Rasmus Sandin was kneed by…
Tim Peel Firing Could Affect Connor McDavid Calls Going Forward Jim Parsons | March 24, 2021 You won’t find too many Edmonton Oilers fans who believe the officiating — at least when it comes to NHL superstar Connor McDavid — is anywhere close to consistent. If…
Canucks 12 Days of Hockeymas: Burrows & Tanev Love the Number 11 Matthew Zator | December 14, 2020 The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down…
Junior Hockey News & Rumors: Colin Campbell, Tucker Tynan & the Hamilton Bulldogs Andrew Forbes | January 13, 2020 Looking to keep you more informed on some of the happenings in the hockey world, we’ll be looking to update you on news and rumours from around junior hockey. While…
Griffins’ Penalty Kill Boosted by Megan and Campbell Rachel Anderson | November 28, 2018 The absence of Wade Megan and Colin Campbell from the Grand Rapids Griffins lineup has been noticeable. The spark in the penalty kill unit since their return has been equally…
General Managers Punt on Offside Rule Johannes Wheeldon | March 21, 2018 The NHL general managers are expected to wrap up their annual March meeting this week. One area where there won’t be any changes is how offsides are reviewed. This is something…
Detroit Octopus – NHL Legend THW Archives | May 1, 2017 This post was originally written by Paul Benvin way back in August of 2009. With the playoffs under way – we often think about some of the history, some of…
Inside Shanny’s Studio: The Disciplinarian at Work Katie Flynn | March 5, 2013 If you’ve ever had to babysit children for a long period of time, you know that at some point you’ll have to be the bad guy and discipline them. Lay…
Naming Names Won’t Curb NHL Diving Andrew Eide | August 23, 2012 Hockey fans the world over have grown increasingly tiresome of players diving and embellishing in order to draw a penalty. Television pundits continue to complain about it, players complain about…
Boston Bruins 2012 Development Camp Day Five: Closing Time Bob Mand | July 2, 2012 A quiet, wistful air hung about the final day of Development Camp Monday morning, as the Boston Bruins prospects took to the ice. Beyond the chill and strong smell…
Brendan Shanahan Failing to Change Status Quo Justin Johnson | April 16, 2012 Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss. That seems to explain how most fans, media, and certain players feel about the NHL’s disciplinary dean Brendan Shanahan these days.…
Shanaban Strikes Again: Was Duncan Keith’s Five Game Ban Fair? James Neveau | March 23, 2012 Jim Neveau, Senior NHL Columnist It has been a recurring theme throughout the past several NHL seasons, and once again on Wednesday night in Chicago the biggest story in the…
