The Hockey Writers

The time on the grandfather clock is starting to tick for Marc-Andre Fleury. In a recent recording of Sportsnet’s 31 Thoughts: The Podcast, with insiders Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek,…

In this edition of Seattle Kraken News & Rumors, I’ll discuss the first-ever Kraken training camp roster, record-breaking success of the team’s jersey sales, and Philipp Grubauer and Jordan Eberle’s…

The Toronto Maple Leafs are selling fans on their new roster, star players, and a renewed sense of optimism for the 2021-22 season. I did say selling, as in advertising.…

The New York Islanders head into training camp with their roster solidified as much as it can be with just under a month until opening night puck drop. On a…

Today, the Buffalo Sabres signed defenseman Rasmus Dahlin to a brand-spanking new three-year, $18 million contract worth an average annual value (AAV) of $6 million. Although he is arriving in…

The Washington Capitals’ top-six forwards are set, as is the fourth line. The question going into the season was the health and performance of the third line consisting of Lars…

The Winnipeg Jets, over the past few seasons, have done a good job of establishing more depth in their roster to fill voids exposed in the playoffs by their opposition.…

Since the end of last season, the Buffalo Sabres have drastically changed their roster, with forwards such as Sam Reinhart being traded from the team. It is also expected that…

The Philadelphia Flyers were rolling on all cylinders in March 2020. Their first season under head coach Alain Vigneault looked like it was becoming a huge success. They were one…

It is time to take the next step forward for the Edmonton Oilers. The team is coming off of consecutive seasons that saw them eliminated in the first round. In…

There is plenty of Edmonton Oilers-related news to share as general manager Ken Holland addressed the media prior to training camp getting underway on Wednesday. Included in the updates was…

Vancouver Canucks’ general manager (GM) Jim Benning is heading into his eighth season with the club, and some of the problems he has had while with the team are still…

In a time of uncertainty, social unrest, and growing financial inequality, it seems difficult, if not absurd, to root for the success of a multi-billionaire businessman. Tampa Bay Lightning owner,…

As the NHL-equivalent to a Most Valuable Player award, the Hart Memorial Trophy is the league’s most coveted award. Often times it coincides with the league’s top goal-scorer or point…

Roberto Luongo is one of the most accomplished goaltenders in league history and ranks among the best at the position in numerous categories. But not only was he an elite…