Something’s Gotta Give in Oil Country Salim Valji | October 17, 2011 With Ryan Nugent-Hopkins immaculate debut in the NHL (4 goals in his first two games), the decision of whether or not to send him back to the WHL has suddenly…
Flames Set To Begin Lengthy Homestand Andrew Sykes | October 17, 2011 A 1-3 start to the season certainly doesn’t warrant a push of the panic button for the Calgary Flames, but it does make the club’s upcoming six-game homestand that much…
A historical review of cheap shots in the NHL Tom Yawney | October 17, 2011 There is a belief held by some fans of NHL hockey that cheap shots are a major issue in the game today. The truth is the rules have changed drastically…
Top Ten Rookies To Watch In 2011-2012 Andrew Sykes | October 4, 2011 Last year’s crop of rookies included the likes of Taylor Hall, Tyler Seguin, Logan Couture and Calder Trophy winner Jeff Skinner. Here are ten first year players who should have…
The Eager Freshmen: Not-So-Obvious Calder Candidates (Part 3) Brendan Ross | October 3, 2011 In the final part of the “Not-so-obvious Calder Candidates” we take a look at three more players – one forward, one defenseman and a goaltender who have a chance…
NHL Draft 2011 – 30 Team Analysis Patrick Kearns | June 27, 2011 The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was full or surprises, trades, risers, and fallers just like everyone had suspected. With large trades the day before, and some looming over the…
NHL Draft Day One 2011 – Reactions: Trades Galore and Team Grades James Neveau | June 25, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent St. Paul, MN – The 2011 NHL Entry Draft got off to a pretty tame start in the Twin Cities. Other than the trade that sent…
NHL Draft Day Update: Rumblings From Around the Twin Cities James Neveau | June 24, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent St. Paul, Minnesota – With the NHL Entry Draft a mere five and a half hours from beginning, things are starting to heat up around Xcel…
2011 NHL Entry Draft Guide – The Next Ones Christopher Ralph | June 24, 2011 This marks the third year my annual monster draft preview has been hosted here at The Hockey Writers (THW). This year also features integral contributions from Brian Huddle, Jeff Blay…
Deviling the Details: Parise, the Draft, and Minor Moves Kevin Wetzel | June 24, 2011 Devils Protecting Parise A few weeks ago, we discussed how it was perfectly acceptable for fans of the New Jersey Devils to consider panicking due to a lack of any…
From Mall of America to the NHL, These Draft Prospects Are On a Wild Ride James Neveau | June 23, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent St. Paul, Minnesota – Final preparations are underway for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, which will take place on Friday and Saturday at the Xcel Energy…
2011 NHL Entry Draft: Round One Mock Draft – Bob Mand Bob Mand | June 23, 2011 We’re steadily approaching the hour when all this talk, all this speculation that surrounds and permeates the 2011 NHL Draft becomes moot. The first round is less than 40 hours…
