Hockey and the Military Have Ties Beyond the Game
Hockey and military service have been closely linked since the early precursors of the modern game we all know and love. While attempting to commemorate every hockey player who has…
Joe Kramer
Avs Weekly Whiteboard: Injuries, Linemates, & Donskoi’s Hat Trick
Hey there, Colorado Avalanche fans, I’m starting a new weekly piece as we move through the 2019-20 season called “Avs Weekly Whiteboard.” Each week, I’ll highlight some of the big…
Avs Weekly Whiteboard: Makar’s First, Ducks Loss & Troubling Trends
Hey there, Colorado Avalanche fans, I’m starting a new weekly piece as we move through the 2019-20 season called “Avs Weekly Whiteboard.” Each week, I’ll highlight some of the big…
Avs Weekly Whiteboard: MacKinnon’s OT Goal, Francouz’s Debut
Hey there, Colorado Avalanche fans, I’m starting a new weekly piece as we move through the 2019-20 season called ‘Avs Weekly Whiteboard.’ Each week, I’ll highlight some of the big…
Golden Knights Acknowledge Inspiration with Fortress Invitational
The Vegas Golden Knights will give a nod to the team that inspired them during the 2019-20 season. Jan. 3-4, 2020, they will host the inaugural Fortress Invitational at T-Mobile…
Top 3 All-Time Avalanche Goalies
Since leaving Quebec and moving to Denver prior to the 1995-96 season, the Colorado Avalanche have enjoyed both the highest highs and lowest lows over the course of their 23-season…
Countdown to Puck Drop – Day 67 – Bill Foley’s Journey from Black Knight to Golden Knight
Introducing The Hockey Writers’ Countdown to Puck Drop series. From now until the puck drops on the 2019-20 NHL’s regular season on Oct. 2 when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the…
Golden Knights Report Cards: Goalies
With the Vegas Golden Knights’ forward group and defense corps graded and less than three months until the puck drops for the 2019-20 season, it’s time to look at the…
Golden Knights Report Cards: Defense
A couple of weeks ago, I graded the Vegas Golden Knights’ forward group from last season. Having an offensive scoring machine is one ingredient for success – however, an effective…
Golden Knights Report Cards: Forwards
Well, the ice has finally settled on the 2018-19 season with the St. Louis Blues claiming their first-ever Stanley Cup. After 52 long years and only sporadic postseason appearances, the…
Golden Knights: Nate Schmidt’s Journey
It’s safe to say that defenseman Nate Schmidt has come into his own as a member of the Vegas Golden Knights, and his six-year, $35.7-million contract extension means he will…
Golden Knights: Third Time’s the Charm?
The Vegas Golden Knights have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the Western Conference. In just two seasons as a franchise, the Golden Knights exceeded expectations…