Drew Doughty: A League Above Gavin Corcelli | August 16, 2017 The subject of elite defencemen in the National Hockey League is one that can be debated in perpetuity. With players like Erik Karlsson, Brent Burns, Shea Weber and Victor Hedman,…
Oilers & Mike Green: What’s Taking So Long? Jim Parsons | August 16, 2017 In our continued look at some of the speculation or perhaps a more accurate description, “wish list” of many Edmonton Oilers fans, the third look into our “What’s Taking So…
What If NHL Players Go to the Olympics? Peter Ferrell | August 16, 2017 We’ve all heard the rumours. Despite the National Hockey League’s decision to take a pass on the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, there are, apparently, a few rebellious players willing…
Sabres to Meet With Will Butcher Jeff Seide | August 16, 2017 Free-agent forward Jimmy Vesey chose dirty-water dogs, Broadway lights and the New York Rangers. Free agent goalie Cal Petersen opted for the film industry, Sunset Boulevard and the Los Angeles Kings. For…
Flyers’ 2017-18 Schedule Breakdown Chris O'Reilly | August 16, 2017 All NHL schedules are not created equal. Sure, every team must face each other at least twice per season. You can’t hide from the Anaheim Ducks all year just because…
Capitals’ Nathan Walker Ready for Historic NHL Jump Sammi Silber | August 16, 2017 The Washington Capitals will be relying on their youth to step up and fill the voids on the roster, especially as they try to cope with key departures. Not only did…
Better Maple Leafs Means Better Andersen Branden Poelzer | August 16, 2017 The Toronto Maple Leafs knew they would speed up their rebuild by trading for Frederik Andersen last offseason. However, no one was sure how he would handle the heavy workload…
Rumor Rundown: Pastrnak Trade Debate, Butcher Decision Jim Parsons | August 15, 2017 Yesterday NHL Network analyst and former Lightning GM Brian Lawton tweeted he “wouldn’t be surprised” if Pastrnak is traded based on the current status of negotiations between the player and…
Winter Olympics: Memorable Moments from the NHL Era Louis Pannone | August 15, 2017 As the 2018 Winter Olympic Games draw nearer and nearer, the reality that players from the National Hockey League won’t be participating is beginning to set in. Back in April…
Overtime With BSC Mailbag: NHL Expansion, Zdeno Chara & More Brandon Share-Cohen | August 15, 2017 Who doesn’t like a good mailbag? With the NHL season right around the corner, it seems appropriate to start the Overtime With BSC Mailbag; a new series of articles where…
New York Islanders: 2017-18 Bold Predictions Andrew Forbes | August 15, 2017 Throughout August, The Hockey Writers will be releasing a series of bold predictions. Team by team, this series will take shape as we look at some of the more questionable…
Jaromir Jagr & Ageism in the NHL Cam Hasbrouck | August 14, 2017 The following essay was submitted to The Hockey Writers by Calvin White in response to our earlier piece, “Why the Blues Should Sign Jaromir Jagr,” written by our own James…
