Top 5 Current Leafs Acquired in Lopsided Deals Alex Mai | October 22, 2013 There’s always been a lot of buzz about the Leafs making bad deals by giving away draft picks and prospects. For example, Tuukka Rask for Andrew Raycroft (still hurts) and…
Fantasy Hockey: From The Files Of RotoWire? Chris Wassel | September 22, 2013 Every so often on the fantasy hockey arm here at The Hockey Writers, we are going to take a look back. It could be anything from prospect lists to fantasy projections.…
The Philadelphia Flyers Shouldn’t Have Bought Out Ilya Bryzgalov Ed Miller | June 26, 2013 For the Philadelphia Flyers, the position of goaltender has always been an entertaining one. With the likes of Bernie Parent, Pelle Lindbergh and Ron Hextall, the Flyers have had…
Q & A with James van Riemsdyk of the Toronto Maple Leafs Dan Rice | April 10, 2013 In James van Riemsdyk’s first NHL season, he and the Philadelphia Flyers made it to the Stanley Cup Finals. Now in his first season with the Toronto Maple Leafs, they…
Flyers Lost the “Defense Wins Championships” Memo THW Archives | March 18, 2013 Since Ron Hextall, being a goalie for the Philadelphia Flyers has been a “kiss of death”. Much of the Flyers faithful have been pegging the team’s misfortunes on the shoulders…
Peter Laviolette Isn’t the Reason For Flyers’ Woes Ed Miller | March 11, 2013 When Philadelphia Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette joined the team in 2009, it was a welcome change for the often inconsistent franchise. Previous coach John Stevens left the team in…
Top 10 Hardest Hitters in the NHL February 2013 Edition Fred Poulin | February 25, 2013 Hockey is one of the most physical games on the planet, as a result you are bound to see physical contacts between players. Whether it is with a thunderous hip check or…
The Flyers Cannot Afford to Overwork Kimmo Timonen Ed Miller | January 22, 2013 Five years ago, the Philadelphia Flyers were in search of a top-tier defenseman who could not only score but also had the ability to carry the workload on the blue…
High Flyer: Luke Schenn Crucial to Philly’s Success Ed Miller | January 6, 2013 At just 23 years of age, Luke Schenn has yet to prove he’s an elite NHL defenseman. Drafted fifth overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2008, he was hyped…
All Bets Are Off: The Five Most Overrated NHL Teams Walter McLaughlin | September 3, 2012 Success and failure are greatly overrated. But failure gives you a whole lot more to talk about— Hildegard Knef Hope springs eternal. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. No…
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Jake Gardiner Will Improve Upon Rookie Season in 2012-13 Lukas Hardonk | September 3, 2012 Based on how well he played during his rookie season, it’s hard to believe that Jake Gardiner could top his first year performance in 2012-13, but he will.
Which Departing Player Will Toronto Miss Most? Mark Ritter | August 24, 2012 With few unrestricted free agents catching the eye of Toronto Maple Leafs president and general manager Brian Burke, it has been a lazy summer in Toronto. Thus far, Burke managed…
