3 Questions for the San Jose Sharks
As the San Jose Sharks prepare to take on the Anaheim Ducks in their opening round playoff series, there is no shortage of questions. But some questions are more critical…
2018 NHL Playoffs
Playoff Experience Key for Blue Jackets’ Future
For the first time in franchise history, the Columbus Blue Jackets have qualified for the postseason in back-to-back seasons. This year’s playoff berth also marks the third time in the…
Difficult to Pick a Bruins & Maple Leafs Winner
Grab your popcorn, chips, pizza, soda, beer, or whatever playoff snacks and drinks you like, and get ready to settle in front of the TV for a few hours. A…
Jets Know How to Throw a Playoff Party
Like the popular kid at school, the Winnipeg Jets know how to throw a heck of a party — more specifically, a playoff party, both in and outside Bell MTS…
3 Underrated Blue Jackets/Capitals Stories to Watch
Sergei Bobrvosky gets his opportunity to play someone other than the Pittsburgh Penguins. Alexander Ovechkin is still chasing a Stanley Cup. Philipp Grubauer starts in goal over Braden Holtby. The…
Have Leafs Solved Rask Riddle?
Tuukka Rask is one of the best goaltenders in the National Hockey League. As you might expect, he’s been successful against nearly every team in the circuit throughout his career,…
Predators & Avalanche First Round Preview
The first round of the playoffs is magical. Teams are generally healthy, stars can play 25 minutes a match, and there are between three or four games per night. It’s…
NHL Playoff Preview: Kings vs. Golden Knights
It’s the most wonderful time of the year; the 2018 NHL Playoffs are finally upon us. For Los Angeles Kings fans, there was some uncertainty as to whether or not…
THW 2018 First-Round Playoff Predictions
Here at The Hockey Writers, we have some smart hockey minds, those who provide in-depth analysis, and some very strong writers. Most of us believe we can predict, with some accuracy, playoff…
Bruins Playoffs: Second Round or Bust
At the beginning of the 2017-18 season, the Boston Bruins were on the outside looking in. The team was expected to barely squeak into the playoffs – if that –…
NHL Playoff Predictions: Three-Peat or First-Timer?
Playoff predictions are always easier when you don’t have a horse in the race. That’s the case for me this year, making picks with my head rather than my heart…
Bruins’ Loss to Panthers Is a Red Flag
It’s impossible to predict exactly what will happen once spring hockey officially gets underway. It’s probably safe to say that the Stanley Cup Playoffs are the most unpredictable of all…