Associated Press Published 12:39 AM EDT Sep 11, 2020 Edmonton, Alberta — The entire Dallas Stars bench was yelling out to Joe Pavelski about what to do with the puck after a broken play in front of them only seconds into overtime. Pavelski delivered, with a cross-ice pass to a breaking Alexander Radulov, who scored 31 seconds
With informal practices about to get underway (around Sept. 21), most NWHL teams are just about set on their rosters for the league’s upcoming sixth season. Both of the signings announced this past week will be looking to make their NWHL debuts when the puck finally drops on a new season in January. Hunter Accursi
Edmonton can be a tough place to live, especially if you’re a professional hockey player. The only surer thing in the City of Champions — Do city monikers lapse if they’re not renewed every couple of years, like unused library cards? — than seven hours of daylight and temperature of minus-20 in early January, is
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
Matt Charboneau The Detroit News Published 1:40 PM EDT Sep 10, 2020 While four teams are still battling to win the Stanley Cup, Steve Yzerman is simply hoping he can soon get his team back on the ice. The Red Wings’ general manager has enjoyed watching playoff hockey as the NHL created a pair of
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
Helene St. James Detroit Free Press Published 6:01 AM EDT Sep 10, 2020 Under usual circumstances, this is one of Ryan Martin’s favorite times of the year. He and his colleagues in the Detroit Red Wings’ hockey operations department — including general manager Steve Yzerman, fellow assistant GM Pat Verbeek and a slew of scouting
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 6:32 AM EDT Sep 10, 2020 When Rod Wood and his wife, Susan, went out for a recent dinner at the Renaissance Center, the Detroit Lions president got a glimpse of what the not-too-distant future might look like when it comes to attending NFL games. Everyone who enters the
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
Associated Press Published 12:55 AM EDT Sep 10, 2020 Edmonton, Alberta — Even though the Tampa Bay Lightning seem to possess some overtime magic in the playoffs, this was not the the time for more hockey. Losing leading scorer Brayden Point to injury and Alex Killorn to ejection and after going into the game with just
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