15 Intriguing NHL Trade Deadline Stats & Figures Mark Scheig | February 28, 2024 It comes around the same time every season, assuming things are somewhat normal. This major date on the calendar gets the attention of anyone and everyone involved in hockey. It’s…
The 4 Hart Trophy Frontrunners Making Good Cases for the Award Mike Fink | February 25, 2024 The 2023-24 season has put together one of the most exciting Hart Trophy races in recent memory and possibly of all time. Usually, there is a clear favorite or it’s…
NHL Embracing New Trends Is Helping to Grow the Game Daniel Amoia | February 24, 2024 If you’re reading this, it’s probably safe to assume that you love the sport of hockey. And thus, you want to see the glorious game continue to rise up the…
7 Cities That Make Sense for NHL Relocation Mike Fink | February 13, 2024 The Arizona Coyotes are regularly in the news due to their inability to find a long-term home. The Coyotes won’t relocate for the time being and will stay in Arizona,…
Red Wings: Do Poor Expected Goals Metrics Actually Matter? Tony Wolak | February 6, 2024 Much has been made of the Detroit Red Wings’ expected goals metrics lately. I suppose that is to be expected, though. As a quick refresher, a team’s expected goals total…
5 Arenas That Should Host an NHL Game Mike Fink | February 4, 2024 The Winter Classic is often the NHL regular season’s most exciting and anticipated game. The game is closely followed by the Stadium Series and the other outdoor games that take…
Hockey Is Broken. Maybe the PWHL Can Fix It Dean Plunkett | February 2, 2024 A special editorial from THW’s editor-in-chief I was watching the coverage of the PWHL Showcase during the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend, and a lightning bolt struck me. During the pre-game…
Hockey’s Culture Problem: A Lack of Mentorship Ryan Ventura | January 26, 2024 I opened my laptop last night to write a usual article about the Bridgeport Islanders’ upcoming set against the Providence Bruins. I could not bring myself to complete it. It…
NHL’s Top 5 Defenses – Midseason Update Eugene Helfrick | January 10, 2024 Defense wins championships. It’s a saying as old as hockey itself, but there is truth to this wisdom. A stout defense can both limit the opponent’s scoring chances while placing…
Blue Jackets Key Decisions Have Shattered Trust With Fanbase Mark Scheig | December 6, 2023 Another game, another blown multi-goal lead. This time, the Blue Jackets saw a 3-0 third period lead disappear in under seven minutes. To their credit, the Blue Jackets were able…
5 Most Underrated & Overrated NHL Stats Adam Kierszenblat | November 16, 2023 *This was published in April 2022 Hockey, just like the rest of the sporting world, has seen an explosion when it comes to statistical categories tracked. However, sometimes it is…
Penguins Join Growing Call for Neck Protection in Hockey Ben Wagner | November 5, 2023 On Oct. 28, forward Adam Johnson of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL)’s Nottingham Panthers passed away after a freak collision that resulted in a cut on his neck from…