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
Stephen Whyno Associated Press Published 11:37 PM EDT Sep 8, 2020 Edmonton, Alberta – After running into a hot goalie late last round and being shut out in the opener of the Western Conference final, pressure mounted in the minds of the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2. When Paul Stastny scored to end a
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
Helene St. James Detroit Free Press Published 6:05 PM EDT Sep 8, 2020 The 2020 NHL playoffs are cause for wondering what might have been. The pandemic-delayed finish to the 2019-20 season is past the halfway point, with the Dallas Stars battling the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference finals and the Tampa Bay Lightning
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
Ted Kulfan The Detroit News Published 2:55 PM EDT Sep 8, 2020 Detroit — The NHL would normally have a big, star-studded Las Vegas gala while announcing its awards winners. But because of the coronavirus pandemic, these aren’t normal times. The NHL is revealing individual winners for various awards during pregames of the two conference finals, ending
Helene St. James Detroit Free Press Published 12:54 PM EDT Sep 8, 2020 The 2020 NHL playoffs are cause for wondering what might have been. The pandemic-delayed finish to the 2019-20 season is past the halfway point, with the Dallas Stars battling the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final and the Tampa Bay Lightning