Hockey’s Scariest Goalie Mask and the Man Behind It Nathaniel Oliver | September 22, 2026 There have been many memorable goalie masks to draw attention in the NHL. Some of them were far more iconic than the netminders who donned them, while others were an…
Best NHL Goalies of the 1980s THW Archives | September 21, 2026 The 1980s was the golden era of the National Hockey League (or so I’m told). It was a time of dynastic teams, high-scoring games and some of the best international…
Top 3 All-Time Sabres Goalies THW Archives | September 13, 2026 Throughout the history of the Buffalo Sabres, the organization has been fortunate with the goaltending position. They’ve had some of the biggest names that have played the position don the blue…
NHL’s Top 10 Goalies for 2026-27 – Preseason Update Rupert McDonald | September 11, 2026 At the beginning and midway point of every season, The Hockey Writers put together lists of the top 10 players for each position, as well as coaches. It goes without…
What Happened to Roman Cechmanek? THW Archives | September 5, 2026 Roman Cechmanek was one of these European players whose star rose as fast as declined. He was not a widely known draft pick, burst onto the scene in the NHL…
The Top 10 NHL Goalie Prospects Jordan Orth | September 4, 2026 *This archive was originally written by Matthew Zator Drafting and developing a franchise goaltender is tough. It is made so difficult because there is a set learning curve at the…
Ranking NHL Teams By Goaltenders William Bourget | September 3, 2026 Goaltending remains one of the most important factors in determining success in the NHL. The position can be unpredictable from one night to the next, but having stability between the…
Top 3 All-Time Red Wings Goalies Tony Wolak | August 22, 2026 The Detroit Red Wings have had some incredible goalies don the Winged Wheel over the past 90-plus years. Many of these masked men rank among the top goaltenders to ever…
Jakub Dobes Isn’t a Lock to Be the Canadiens’ Starter William Bourget | August 20, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026-27 season with plenty of intriguing battles to watch at training camp, but one of the biggest could come between the pipes. After an impressive…
7 Cool Things About Carey Price The Old Prof | August 16, 2026 *This was originally published in Aug. 2021 For many years, Carey Price’s peers named him the Best Goalie in the NHL. Even though he has played his last NHL game,…
Top 10 Weirdest Goalies in NHL History THW Archives | August 14, 2026 It’s a commonly-held belief in NHL circles, and hockey in general, that goalies tend to be a bit weird. It’s more strange to find a goalie that isn’t weird than…
The 10 Coolest Old School NHL Goalie Masks Josh Bell | August 12, 2026 The goalie mask is one of the most interesting pieces of equipment in all of sports. It allows for personality to show, which hasn’t always been promoted in sport –…
