Central Division Likely to Remain Weak in 2023-24 Alex Chauvancy | August 14, 2023 Having completed offseason overviews for the Eastern Conference, let’s shift our focus out west, beginning with the Central Division. While it wasn’t as busy an offseason for Central teams as…
2023 NHL Free Agency’s Best Value Contracts Alex Chauvancy | July 6, 2023 There have been plenty of terrible contracts handed out in free agency, as is the case most offseasons. But there have also been plenty of valuable contracts signed, especially with…
Nashville Predators 2022-23 Player Grades: Matt Duchene Alex Wauthy | July 3, 2023 Welcome to the Nashville Predators 2022-23 report card series. In this series, we at The Hockey Writers look back at each Predators player from the past season, break down how their campaign went, and…
Stars Sign Matt Duchene to 1-Year Contract Michael DeRosa | July 1, 2023 Fresh off of his buyout from the Nashville Predators, Matt Duchene has found his new home, signing a one-year, $3 million contract with the Dallas Stars. Duchene will provide the…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Duchene, Reaves, Samsonov & SDA The Old Prof | July 1, 2023 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at some of the new faces that Maple Leafs’ fans might see on the team. As…
3 UFAs Hurricanes Should Target in Free Agency Mack Gordon | July 1, 2023 With NHL Free Agency beginning on July 1 at noon ET, there are a lot of eyes on the Carolina Hurricanes. This is in large part due to the Hurricanes…
Duchene Buyout Confirms Predators’ Exciting Change of Direction Shawn Wilken | July 1, 2023 When David Poile stepped down as the general manager of the Nashville Predators, allowing Barry Trotz to take over duties, the team was bound to change. A breath of fresh…
Penguins Should Target Duchene in Free Agency Mike Cranwell | July 1, 2023 One of the players I’ve been thinking about this week has been Matt Duchene and now it seems he has become available after the Nashville Predators chose to buy-out the…
Bruins Have Two Intriguing Free Agent Options Scott Roche | July 1, 2023 Twenty-four hours before the opening of free agency on Friday (June 30), four players were placed on waivers for the purpose of a buyout. If they clear waivers, then they…
5 Newly-Added Free Agents Oilers Fans Might Want, But Won’t Get Jim Parsons | June 30, 2023 The Edmonton Oilers won’t be big players in free agency. Likely to sign Connor Brown as their top target, and some other big names will land in other places with…
3 Reasons the Predators Missed the 2023 NHL Playoffs Alex Wauthy | April 17, 2023 The Nashville Predators missed the 2023 NHL Playoffs by three points, falling behind the Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets in the Western Conference wild-card race. This season marks the end…
Predators’ Injuries Have Derailed Playoff Push Alex Wauthy | March 31, 2023 Horrible injury luck has defined the Nashville Predators‘ 2022-23 season. They are missing three top-six forwards, captain Roman Josi, and additional defensive depth as they make a final push for…