Facing Off: World Cup Winding Down, But Who’s Winning? Larry Fisher | September 26, 2016 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
World Cup Final: Guaranteed Win or Trap for Canada Marcy Di Michele | September 26, 2016 For a few moments, one minute and 12 seconds to be precise, it almost felt as though Team Canada was toying with the Team Russia. For all the Canadian faithful,…
Sidney Crosby Still Reigns Supreme Mike Necciai | September 26, 2016 Last season, Sidney Crosby was washed up. He was too old to compete at the high level we’ve all come to expect of him and there was a good chance…
Penguins’ Prelude: Core Legacy & Roster Storylines Greg Thornberry | September 25, 2016 Welcome to part two of the prelude to the THW Penguins’ season preview. Last time we covered the continued viability of Conor Sheary and Bryan Rust as top-six (or nine)…
Would Connor McDavid Make Team Canada? Anthony Fusco | September 23, 2016 Let’s pretend for a moment that at the World Cup of Hockey, there is no Team North America. This would be incredibly sad because even though many believe the team…
Canada Still Has Work Cut Out for Them at World Cup Marcy Di Michele | September 19, 2016 It was a good start for Canada. No actually, it was a great start, and not only because they dismantled a feisty Czech Republic team. Their captain, Sidney Crosby (a…
Team Canada Earns Flawless Opening Victory Anthony Fusco | September 18, 2016 It was the first day of the World Cup of Hockey live from the Air Canada Centre in beautiful downtown Toronto. There were two games on the docket for day…
Facing Off Podcast: World Cup Predictions to Stanley Cup Odds Larry Fisher | September 17, 2016 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
Is Taylor Hall Actually a Good Player? Marcy Di Michele | September 14, 2016 When fan favorite Taylor Hall was traded out of Edmonton, there was understandable outrage, though it was more over the return rather than losing the player. Hall, ranked eighth in…
What We Learned About Canada and Team USA Through Two Games Marcy Di Michele | September 12, 2016 The Hockey Writers coverage of the World Cup of Hockey 2016 is being brought to you by PrimeSport, the official Fan Travel & Hospitality Package Partner of the World Cup…
Breaking Down Team Canada’s Early Lines Anthony Fusco | September 6, 2016 Team Canada looks like one of the most fearsome squads to compete in the World Cup of Hockey. They have earned the right to be seen as a powerhouse, as…
Does the NHL Want Connor McDavid as the Face of the League? Marcy Di Michele | September 5, 2016 When Sidney Crosby was set to enter the league, he had NHL executives licking their chops. A season-long lock-out surely alienated the casual fan, and having a bonafide superstar to…
