Oilers’ Smith Set to Become Third 40-Year-Old Player in Franchise History Brian Swane | March 20, 2022 Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith turns 40 on Tuesday, March 22, just one day after the NHL trade deadline passes. Barring the highly unlikely event of the veteran netminder being…
Washington Capitals’ Trade Deadline History Ted Starkey | February 1, 2022 With the 2021 trade deadline set for March 21, here’s a look back at some of the best – and worst – trade deadline deals in Washington Capitals’ history. While…
Revisiting the Bruins’ Final Shortened Season at Boston Garden Matt McClure | December 27, 2020 With the NHL agreeing to a shortened 56 game schedule this past week, the Boston Bruins look to repeat on an impressive 2020 campaign. Boston finished first in the Atlantic…
Best Blues’ Center by Decade Ethan Carter | July 6, 2020 Throughout the 50-plus year history of the St. Louis Blues, they’ve had a large number of great forwards, especially centers. From Adam Oates to Ryan O’Reilly and others, the history…
St. Louis Blues With 100 Point Seasons Stephen Ground | June 14, 2020 The St. Louis Blues have arguably reached the pinnacle of their franchise in the last few seasons, winning the Stanley Cup for the first time in 2019. Even so, while…
Countdown to Puck Drop – Day 77 – Mighty Oates Joins the Mighty Ducks Anthony Ciardelli | July 17, 2019 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 Top Ten Washington Capitals Centers Joe Wilson | October 18, 2017 This article was originally published in May, 2012. The Washington Capitals have had excellent talent at center since their inception in 1974. Some were drafted, some came in trades and…
Alex Ovechkin Becoming Complete Player Under Barry Trotz Ryan Skilton | November 20, 2015 It didn’t take long for Alex Ovechkin to establish himself as an elite goal scorer in the NHL. Known for his wicked shot and explosive speed, the 30-year-old Russian has…
Honoring Scott Gomez: Former Stars Who Bounced Around Before Retiring Ryan Szporer | August 29, 2015 While the 2014-15 season was hailed by some as a comeback season of sorts for Scott Gomez, it should be instead labeled one of his last kicks at the can.…
The Devils’ Defensive Choice Amanda Rosko | June 22, 2015 New Jersey Devils’ general manager Ray Shero announced Wednesday that the team has named Alain Nasreddine and Geoff Ward assistant coaches. Ward won a Stanley Cup during his seven seasons…
Who Will Coach The New Jersey Devils? Michael Gwizdala | May 27, 2015 Predicting whom will be the next head coach of the New Jersey Devils, is similar to guessing Ray Shero would be the next general manager. Unless you saw the trio…
Saving the Sharks: The Perfect Coach (Part 1) Drew Weber | May 26, 2015 The ‘Saving’ Series The San Jose Sharks are in deep trouble. Within the last two months, the team missed the playoffs for the first time in over a decade and…