NHL 20 Player Ratings: 21-30
On Tuesday, Aug. 27, EA Sports released their first wave of ratings for the top 50 players in NHL 20. According to the EA website,… Read More »NHL 20 Player Ratings: 21-30
August 2019
Top Prospect from Each Team at Traverse City
The hockey-starved masses will get their first chance to satiate their hunger next weekend when the Traverse City Prospect Tournament gets underway in Northern Michigan.… Read More »Top Prospect from Each Team at Traverse City
Two Trade Fits For Oilers Jesse Puljujarvi
Jesse Puljujarvi signed to play with Oulun Karpat of The Champions League in Finland. He didn’t waste any time getting off to a strong start… Read More »Two Trade Fits For Oilers Jesse Puljujarvi
Ducks’ Guhle Ready for Breakthrough in 2019-20
Three names are locked for Anaheim Ducks head coach Dallas Eakins’ blue line on opening night. Cam Fowler, Hampus Lindholm, and Josh Manson are the… Read More »Ducks’ Guhle Ready for Breakthrough in 2019-20
Jean Béliveau, Miracle of Modesty
Originally written when Mr. Béliveau passed away in December, 2014. The hockey world, and all of Canada, mourns the loss of Jean Béliveau, a man of… Read More »Jean Béliveau, Miracle of Modesty
Columbus Blue Jackets Traverse City Primer
The summer is starting to wind down. Fall is in the air. And the Columbus Blue Jackets are ready to defend the Matthew Wuest Memorial… Read More »Columbus Blue Jackets Traverse City Primer
Lightning’s Defense Still Powered by Former Rangers
After the Tampa Bay Lightning acquired Ryan Callahan from the New York Rangers at the 2014 NHL Trade Deadline, a somewhat weird anomaly occurred on… Read More »Lightning’s Defense Still Powered by Former Rangers
Hurricanes’ Ward Returns, Retires…Now the Rafters
On Wednesday, former Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Cam Ward returned to the team. It was not to challenge Petr Mrázek for the starting job between the… Read More »Hurricanes’ Ward Returns, Retires…Now the Rafters
NHL Opts Not to Re-open Collective Bargaining Agreement
NEW YORK — The NHL has announced it will not exercise its option to re-open the current collective bargaining agreement early. The league had the… Read More »NHL Opts Not to Re-open Collective Bargaining Agreement
NHLers Keeping an Eye on Unsigned RFAs
Mark Giordano can’t recall an off-season like this one. It wasn’t that the captain of the Calgary Flames became just the fourth player to win the Norris… Read More »NHLers Keeping an Eye on Unsigned RFAs
NHL informs union it won’t terminate labor deal
4:27 PM ET Associated Press The NHL has informed the NHL Players’ Association it won’t use its option to terminate the existing labor deal next… Read More »NHL informs union it won’t terminate labor deal
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Sabres, Canadiens, CBA, More
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on two major names in Washington where the Capitals will have some big decisions to make, news… Read More »NHL Rumors: Capitals, Sabres, Canadiens, CBA, More
Blues at Traverse City Tournament: A Preview
Every September, eight teams of NHL prospects descend on the shores of Lake Michigan in Traverse City. For many years, the St. Louis Blues have… Read More »Blues at Traverse City Tournament: A Preview
Devils’ Roster Is Built to Contend
The New Jersey Devils had one of the most active summers of any NHL team. And that should’ve been expected with how they ended last… Read More »Devils’ Roster Is Built to Contend
Countdown to Puck Drop — Day 33 — Ducks’ Jakob Silfverberg Trade
Introducing The Hockey Writers’ Countdown to Puck Drop series. From now until the puck drops on the 2019-20 NHL’s regular season on Oct. 2 when… Read More »Countdown to Puck Drop — Day 33 — Ducks’ Jakob Silfverberg Trade
Leivo is an Important Piece on Canucks’ Roster
In early December 2018, the Vancouver Canucks acquired left-winger Josh Leivo from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Michael Carcone. The forward, while making… Read More »Leivo is an Important Piece on Canucks’ Roster
Marcel Pronovost – Red Wings’ Underrated Star
The Detroit Red Wings organization has been home to some of the greatest players in NHL history. Players like Gordie Howe, Alex Delvecchio, Red Kelly,… Read More »Marcel Pronovost – Red Wings’ Underrated Star
Simmonds Hopes to Hear Boos from Flyers Fans
TORONTO — Wayne Simmonds hopes he gets booed. The rugged, heart-and-soul winger spent the better part of eight seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers, battling for the crest on his jersey, sticking… Read More »Simmonds Hopes to Hear Boos from Flyers Fans
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Spezza, Domi & Harpur
In this news and rumors post, I will share what I’ve been reading and hearing. Will Auston Matthews leave the Toronto Maple Leafs? What will… Read More »Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Spezza, Domi & Harpur
Senators Top 10 Prospects: #5 Alex Formenton
Number five on our list is 19-year-old forward, Alex Formenton. Drafted by Ottawa in the second round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, Formenton has… Read More »Senators Top 10 Prospects: #5 Alex Formenton
Jordan Binnington Enjoying Spotlight After Long Road
TORONTO — Jordan Binnington used to fly under the radar as he methodically went about his summer training. After a head-turning, seemingly-out-of-nowhere rookie campaign capped by… Read More »Jordan Binnington Enjoying Spotlight After Long Road
NHL Rumors: Markov, Ehlers, Blue Jackets, Oilers, More
In today’s NHL rumor rundown there is news on Andrei Markov and which teams he might be reaching out to in terms of finding NHL… Read More »NHL Rumors: Markov, Ehlers, Blue Jackets, Oilers, More
Flyers’ Offseason Moves Make Them Playoff Contender
Hiring a general manager during the season is not common in the NHL. But that’s the situation in which Philadelphia Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher… Read More »Flyers’ Offseason Moves Make Them Playoff Contender
Meet the New Blackhawks: Zack Smith & Philip Holm
This will be the final post of the “Meet the New Blackhawks” offseason series, unless general manager Stan Bowman decides to make more moves before… Read More »Meet the New Blackhawks: Zack Smith & Philip Holm
Analyzing Flyers’ Third Line Wing Options
With the prospect cupboard about to burst, the young guns of the Philadelphia Flyers will get a real shot at making the big club in… Read More »Analyzing Flyers’ Third Line Wing Options
Defenseman Lovejoy retires after 11-year career
Aug 29, 2019 Veteran defenseman Ben Lovejoy is retiring from the NHL after an 11-year career, announcing his decision on NHL Network on Wednesday night.… Read More »Defenseman Lovejoy retires after 11-year career
Lovejoy retiring after an 11-year career
10:12 AM ET Veteran defenseman Ben Lovejoy is retiring from the NHL after an 11-year career, announcing his decision on NHL Network on Wednesday night.… Read More »Lovejoy retiring after an 11-year career
Jets Report Cards 2018-19: Dustin Byfuglien
The 2018-19 season was not a great one for the Winnipeg Jets. Sure they finished second in the Central Division with 99 points, but after… Read More »Jets Report Cards 2018-19: Dustin Byfuglien
Ovechkin Overseas: Russia Edition
The Russian-born captain of the Washington Capitals is known for hightailing it out of Washington, D.C. at the close of the hockey season. Who can… Read More »Ovechkin Overseas: Russia Edition
Six ways the NHL can improve the in-arena experience
9:00 AM ET Show me someone in the sports media who is criticizing fans, and you’re undoubtedly showing me someone who has forgotten what it’s… Read More »Six ways the NHL can improve the in-arena experience