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In this edition of Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, I’ll look at some of the work that general manager Jim Benning should do during the offseason. Who will he re-sign? Who will he trade? There must be real chemistry on the team, because, almost every player has reported that they want to stay in Vancouver

In this edition of Boston Bruins’ News & Rumors, we look at Bruce Cassidy winning the Jack Adams Awards, Torey Krug’s intriguing Instagram post and more. Bruce Cassidy Named Coach of the Year It should come as no surprise that Bruce Cassidy was named the NHL’s coach of the year for the 2019-20 season. The

Beginning in 1981, Dale Hawerchuk became one of the most dominant centers in the National Hockey League and was the face of the Winnipeg Jets. After a junior career in the QMJHL in which he scored 81 goals and 102 assists in all of 72 games for the 1980-81 Cornwall Royals , he was at

In the world of sports, the 2019-20 season hasn’t been easy on anyone for obvious reasons. In a matter of five months, we saw all sports indefinitely shut down and eventually brought back to either complete their 2019-20 season or kick off their 2020-21 seasons. Throughout that time, 24-year-old Philadelphia Flyers forward Oskar Lindblom fought

Kevin Fiala emerged as an offensive force for the Minnesota Wild during the 2019-20 season, but the road to NHL success was not easy for the talented 24-year-old from Switzerland. Kevin Fiala has turned into an offensive game-changer in Minnesota(Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers) Here is a look at his journey from highly touted prospect to

The Philadelphia Flyers were the top seed in the Eastern Conference and the New York Islanders were the sixth, but you wouldn’t know it from watching Game 7 last Saturday night. The veteran Islanders worked for everything they got in the series but the Flyers had nothing left. New York earned a dominant 4-0 win

By Josh Bell September 2nd, 2020 Consider The Hockey Writers your go-to source for everything related to the NHL Draft and this page your live home page for information on the upcoming 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Bookmark this page and check back often as it will be constantly updated leading up to hockey’s version of Christmas. THW’s 2020

In this edition of Boston Bruins’ News & Rumors, we take a look at some of the plans the Bruins could have this offseason, including exploring trades and potential players who may or may not be on the team due to free agency next year. Jake DeBrusk’s Future With the Bruins When the Bruins take

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is news on Kris Letang feeling uncertain in Pittsburgh, Robin Lehner and the Vegas Golden Knights are talking deal, and the Chicago Blackhawks have tabled an offer for Corey Crawford to chew on. Finally, in Toronto, there’s more detail on a power forward that is looking at the team

Vancouver Canucks’ general manager Jim Benning and head coach Travis Green discussed the club’s playoff run and offseason in their end-of-season media availability on Tuesday. The Canucks were eliminated by the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 7 in the second round last Friday.  The front office will have to decide which free agents they will

This date in hockey history saw some big moments in not only the National Hockey League but also on the international stage. Sept. 9 has been full of Hall of Fame players with induction ceremonies, trades, retirements and even a death. Super Mario Enters the Hall of Fame Sept. 9 has been an active date

Founded in 1967, the Philadelphia Flyers have been one of hockey’s most successful franchises over the last half-century. They have the third-highest all-time points percentage among NHL teams, trailing only the Montreal Canadiens and the Vegas Golden Knights, a team that has yet to play three full seasons. This is the Flyers’ 52nd season. Unless

In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share the news that former Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock has been interviewed for the head coaching job of the Washington Capitals. Second, I’ll take a flyer on a rumor out of Ottawa that long-time Senators defenseman Mark Borowiecki might not be with

In an update on the rumors and news regarding the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tuesday could be a potentially interesting and memorable day for the organization if speculation surrounding the team turns out to have any truth behind it. First, there was talk that Kyle Clifford might have been told he’s not going to be re-signed

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the team has loaned a couple more players to Europe, there’s further talk regarding Jesse Puljujarvi as well as some debate about where he’d play if he returned, and the Oilers GM talks the potential of trades and when the team might make them. Who might be

The Tampa Bay Lightning wasted no time finding their game in the Eastern Conference Final against the New York Islanders on Sunday night. They produced eight goals to defeat the Isles by a final score of 8-2. It was a statement game for the Lightning, not only to their Eastern foe but to the Dallas

It’s often said that the Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to win in professional sports. Of the league’s 31 teams (and with Seattle joining in 2021-22), only 20 have won the Stanley Cup and just 13 have won multiple championships. In the modern era, it’s become tougher to win championships and build dynasties which

The National Hockey League offseason is a time for reflection, ample rest, and the ability to look back and wonder what could have been (or what was) for 31 teams. Heading into the 2020-21 season amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ottawa Senators are a club looking to upgrade in several areas. They would greatly benefit

The Edmonton Oilers have only made the playoffs one time since the 2005-06 season when they lost in the Stanley Cup Final to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Oilers have two of the top five forwards in the NHL on their roster. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are both extremely young and talented, and were the

At the end of the 2011-12 season, the Los Angeles Kings and the New Jersey Devils were not the top picks to go to the Stanley Cup Final. The Devils finished with the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 48-28-6, totaling 102 points. The Kings finished with the last seed in