The Hockey Writers

There are certain moments in life when you just know you’ve reached a new level. Many times it comes under intense pressure, and as the saying goes, “No pressure, no…

Oct. 1 has been a very busy day over the years. The greatest player in NHL history had his number retired by the team he started his career with. The…

The St. Louis Blues kept things rolling on Thursday night at the Enterprise Center, defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2. The Blues got off to a slow start, trailing 2-0…

After 887 games, 459 wins and 64 shutouts, all as a member of the New York Rangers, Henrik Lundqvist aka “The King” has announced his retirement. He will go down…

*Article updated Sep. 2022 With over 100 years of history, the NHL has seen its share of sibling rivalries hit the ice. In some cases, those from the same bloodline…

In the years when the New York Islanders consistently finished at the bottom of the standings, then-general manager Garth Snow made one of the most talked-about trades among Islanders fans.…

Obviously, making the Toronto Maple Leafs’ opening night roster is complex. First, there are many good candidates. Second, there are extenuating circumstances such as injuries to cover and salary-cap issues. …

Entering the NHL as a rookie in 2020-21 as a member of the Dallas Stars, Jason Robertson didn’t generate a lot of hype early on. Having been passed through the…

Do not let anyone tell you that the hockey world does not have a close-knit community. When Hurricane Ian threatened the state of Florida, the Tampa Bay Lightning needed to…

It is again time for Kristy’s Devils Mailbag! I reached out to New Jersey Devils fans on social media asking for questions, and once again they did not disappoint. Today,…

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens have extended goaltender Jake Allen. It’s a two-year deal, so does this make Allen a potential trade piece in the future? The…

One of the most exciting developments during the New York Rangers’ run to the Eastern Conference Final last season was the excellent play of their “Kid Line” of Alexis Lafreniere,…

At four games, the Edmonton Oilers have hit the midpoint of their 2022 preseason schedule, after defeating the Calgary Flames, 2-1, at Rogers Arena on Friday, Sept. 30, to improve…

In this edition of Ottawa Senators News & Rumors, we reflect on a busy middle week of preseason, including reaction to the team’s 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs…

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun has been in the rumour mill the last few months. Trade speculation increased on Sept. 21 when he said in an interview that he was…