NHL Expansion Draft Rules and Regulations Andrew Forbes | December 7, 2024 *This was originally published in May 2017 With NHL expansion to Seattle having recently occurred, the discussion around hockey will eventually turn to the deadlines for protected lists and possible players…
Today in Hockey History: July 21 Matthew Zator | July 21, 2024 July 21 saw the greatest player in National Hockey League history sign on to play for one of its most historic teams. Plus, a franchise-altering player signed his first-ever professional…
Kyle Dubas Protecting Holl in Expansion Draft Is His Worst Move Alex Hobson | September 6, 2022 When the Seattle Kraken entered the league during the 2021 offseason, there was a swirl of rumours around the Toronto Maple Leafs (as there always is) about their plans for…
Flyers Won’t Get so Lucky in Next Expansion Draft Johnny Berman | December 20, 2021 *This was originally published in Dec. 2020 The Philadelphia Flyers caught somewhat of a break in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft when the Vegas Golden Knights selected Pierre-Edouard Bellemare. No…
Meet the Seattle Kraken: Goaltender Joey Daccord Sean Raggio | October 10, 2021 In anticipation of the Seattle Kraken‘s inaugural season, we at The Hockey Writers will be doing a deep dive on each player. This installment of the series focuses on goaltender…
Pacific Division Preview: Seattle Kraken Aiming for Playoffs Nick Pinkerton | September 17, 2021 The Seattle Kraken enter a realigned Pacific Division for the 2021-22 season. Among their goals, they aim to compete with the division’s best clubs, and contend for a spot in…
Meet The Seattle Kraken: Carson Soucy Adam Kierszenblat | September 16, 2021 In anticipation of the Seattle Kraken‘s inaugural season, we at The Hockey Writers are taking a deep dive into each player. This installment focuses on defenceman Carson Soucy whom the Kraken selected from…
3 Former Devils Selected by the Kraken Kristy Flannery | September 13, 2021 By the end of the Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft, three (former) New Jersey Devils players had been selected. Kraken general manager Ron Francis surprised many when he decided to shy…
Meet the Seattle Kraken: Dennis Cholowski Adam Kierszenblat | September 13, 2021 In anticipation of the Seattle Kraken‘s inaugural season, we at The Hockey Writers are taking a deep dive into each player. This installment focuses on defenceman Dennis Cholowski whom the Kraken…
Meet the Kraken: Goaltender Chris Driedger Nick Pinkerton | September 8, 2021 In anticipation of the Seattle Kraken‘s inaugural season, we at The Hockey Writers are taking a deep dive into each player. This installment focuses on goaltender Chris Driedger, whom the…
Meet the Seattle Kraken: Defenseman Jamie Oleksiak Sean Raggio | September 3, 2021 In anticipation of the Seattle Kraken‘s inaugural season, we at The Hockey Writers will be doing a deep dive on each player. This installment of the series focuses on defenseman…
Meet the Kraken: Center Morgan Geekie Nick Pinkerton | August 25, 2021 In anticipation of the Seattle Kraken‘s inaugural season, we at The Hockey Writers are taking a deep dive into each player. This installment focuses on center Morgan Geekie, whom the…