‘Hat Trick’ Laine Strikes Again Aaron Schmidtke | February 16, 2017 Patrik Laine celebrated Valentine’s Day in style this year. The 18-year-old phenom netted his NHL-leading third hat trick of the season (second against the Dallas Stars) in a 5-2 win…
Recap: Laine Scores Three as Jets Down Stars Judson Rempel | February 15, 2017 The Winnipeg Jets soared to a win on the back of ‘Hatrik’ Laine, as his three goals were enough to down the Dallas Stars 5-2. Laine scored three goals, bringing him…
Preview: Stars and Jets Look to Get Back on Track Judson Rempel | February 14, 2017 Two teams struggling to stay in the playoff race face off for a crucial two points when the Dallas Stars visit the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. The two teams have met four…
The Jets’ Unstoppable Offence Judson Rempel | February 5, 2017 It’s hard to find a team more exciting than this year’s Winnipeg Jets. There are better defensive teams in the league, and there are teams that score more goals. But…
NHL Skills Competition Underwhelms Yet Again Larry Fisher | January 29, 2017 Visit California and The Hockey Writers sent Larry Fisher — an at-large contributor, columnist and podcast host — on the Ultimate California Hockey Road Trip with stops in San Jose, Anaheim and Los Angeles.…
Recap: Sharks Beat the Jets in Controversial Third Period Judson Rempel | January 25, 2017 Over 16,000 fans may not agree, but the San Jose Sharks defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 in Patrik Laine’s return to the lineup. Patrick Marleau scored with four and a half…
Quick’s Status, Habs’ Interest in Hanzal, Wingels Traded & More News Steven DiOssi | January 24, 2017 Los Angeles Kings general manager Dean Lombardi expects that the earliest goaltender Jonathan Quick will return to the team is early March, according to L.A. Kings Insider’s Joe Rosen. Quick has been…
Eichel Is Being Overlooked Kyle Silagyi | January 18, 2017 April of 2015 wasn’t a great time to be a Buffalo Sabres fan. The team finished last in the NHL for the second consecutive year. The Sabres’ leading point scorer was…
Preview: Sharks Host Jets in MLK Day Matinee Zachary DeVine | January 16, 2017 The San Jose Sharks and Winnipeg Jets start their season series with a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day matinee at the SAP Center. The Sharks are fresh off a poor…
THW Live: Laine Injury; Resurgent Leafs; Hiding Caps Jim Cerny | January 11, 2017 On this week’s The Hockey Writers Live podcast, we open up the show by discussing Jake McCabe’s thunderous hit which concussed Winnipeg’s star rookie Patrik Laine and how the Jets…
Matthews & Laine Are All-Stars, Leafs Add McElhinney & More Steven DiOssi | January 10, 2017 The NHL released the rosters for the 2017 NHL All-Star Game that will take place as part of the All-Star Weekend set for Jan. 27-29 at the Staples Center in…
Preview: Flames Looking to Heat Up Winnipeg Judson Rempel | January 9, 2017 Matthew Tkachuk is hoping to extend his nine-game point streak as the Calgary Flames visit the chilly city of Winnipeg to take on the Jets. Tkachuk is having an outstanding…
