Patrick Roy Will Need to Do More with Less, Again. Harrison Prolic | September 13, 2014 Patrick Roy’s first season as an NHL head coach was an unbelievable success. His hiring rejuvenated the team as well as the fan base, and that was before the team…
Nathan MacKinnon, Sophomore Slump or Sophomore Jump? Sebastian Noble | September 13, 2014 The Colorado Avalanche won the lottery, and they won it at the perfect time. Everyone and their aunties had the Avs selecting defenseman Seth Jones, feeling the Avalanche needed defense…
Tape2Tape: Will the NHL Ever See a Maximum Contract? Andrew Forbes | August 26, 2014 In 2014-15, the NHL set it’s salary cap at $69-million – but any hockey fan already has that number engrained in their head. Instead, there’s a larger question – not…
Will Nathan MacKinnon Be Slammed by the Sophomore Slump? The Hockey Writers | August 6, 2014 In becoming just the fifth player in modern NHL history to win the Calder Trophy at the age of 18, Nathan MacKinnon has already established himself as one of the…
Interview With Sabres Goaltender Prospect Andrey Makarov Alessandro Seren Rosso | July 11, 2014 #488863227 / gettyimages.com Sabres goaltending prospect Andrey Makarov had an eventful season, playing in the ECHL and AHL, before getting a call-up to the NHL without playing. In this interview…
Q & A with Matt Duchene of the Colorado Avalanche The Hockey Writers | May 27, 2014 What you are about to read may shock you. Let’s call it “priceless.” Matt Duchene of the Colorado Avalanche can attempt to keep a straight face when giving an interview…
2014 THW Year-End Awards Ryan Pike | May 19, 2014 Welcome to the third installment of the annual Year-End Awards here at The Hockey Writers. At the conclusion of every season, we ask all active writers to submit their picks…
Colorado Avalanche Forward Depth Looking Shallow Harrison Prolic | April 28, 2014 Paul Stastny, Gabe Landeskog and Nathan MacKinnon have been outstanding for The Colorado Avalanche during their first round match up against the Minnesota Wild. It’s been remarkable, especially the way…
MacKinnon’s Speed Isn’t What Makes Him Special The Hockey Writers | April 26, 2014 We all know that Nathan MacKinnon is fast. Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star Tribune just described the 18-year old as, “arguably the fastest skater in the NHL”. I agree…
MacKinnon’s Success No Surprise to Former Junior Teammate Adam Laskaris | April 25, 2014 A ticket to see Nathan MacKinnon and his Colorado Avalanche teammates play these playoffs at home will, on average, cost $225 a seat to witness in person. Yet for one individual,…
Hockey News: 7 Games for Cooke; Kane OT Winner Marcy Di Michele | April 24, 2014 The Canadiens took advantage of a Lightning team missing their number one goalie, and looked pretty good doing it. [Toronto Star] Ben Bishop had a dislocated elbow, and his absence…
Hockey News: Seabrook Suspension; Sharks Feast on Kings Marcy Di Michele | April 21, 2014 After the first period between the Sharks and Kings, Jonathan Quick was dialed in, and L.A was somewhat comfortably up 2-0. But San Jose took it to them with seven…
