To Shake Hands or Not to Shake Hands? Why is This Even a Question? Monica McAlister | January 2, 2011 The NHL may not have a handshake ‘rule,’ but it has become tradition after every playoff series comes to an end and for the last few years after the Winter…
Caps and Penguins: Sample of the Winter Classic Angie Lewis | December 24, 2010 Angie Lewis Washington Capitals Correspondent In a marquee match-up nationally televised and declared to be a preview of next week’s center stage event, the NHL Winter Classic, the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh…
Does Bruce Boudreau Still Have A Future In Washington? The Hockey Writers | December 13, 2010 The last decisive win for the Washington Capitals came back on December 1, when they held the St. Louis Blues to one goal and put up four of their own.…
Bill Guerin Talks Retiring as a Penguin, Malkin in his Office, and a Heinz Field Preview Mike Colligan | December 6, 2010 Lindsay Applebaum at the Washington Post says this is the official NHL rendering of the Winter Classic at Heinz Field that will be released later today. Unless this photo passed…
Canadiens PK Subban Stirs the Pot in Montreal The Hockey Writers | December 4, 2010 If there wasn’t at least one controversial issue to face the Canadiens’ storied franchise, it just wouldn’t be hockey in Montreal. For the past couple of years, discussions between the…
The Ovechkin Project – Book Review Christopher Ralph | November 24, 2010 Christopher Ralph is THW’s prospect and draft analyst and occasional book reviewer. Book Review: The Ovechkin Project: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Hockeys Most Dangerous Player By Damien Cox and Gare…
Ovechkin, Kovalchuk, Malkin Headline Charity Game in Moscow The Hockey Writers | September 8, 2010 This past Sunday, a few of Russia’s hockey elites along with a number of the country’s political figures, artists, musicians, and businessmen got together to hold a charity game at…
Fantasy Hockey: Taking a Stand on Left Wings The Hockey Writers | August 27, 2010 In anticipation of the 2010-11 season, TheHockeyWriters.com has begun its fantasy preview. In the coming weeks, you can depend on us for rankings, sleepers, busts, and a “Taking a Stand”…
Top-10 Hockey Teeth The Hockey Writers | July 14, 2010 It’s no secret that hockey players lose a lot of teeth. Some guys sacrifice their bodies in front of the net, others catch a random high-stick, and sometimes guys are just made the better of when the gloves drop. Here’s a list of some of the most memorable mugs of the NHL.
An Evening In Vegas: NHL Awards Show Recap Mike Colligan | June 24, 2010 The highlight of the night came when Bobby Ryan and Ryan Getzlaf participated in a hilarious skit revealing both player’s great sense of humor. A piece like this is exactly what the NHL should continue to do in future award shows to give fans a look into the unique personalities of it’s players from all over the world
Penguins and Capitals at Heinz Field First Look: 2011 Winter Classic Mike Colligan | May 28, 2010 Following the first Winter Classic in 2008 which saw Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins battle the Buffalo Sabres, an eventual Crosby vs. Ovechkin matchup felt inevitable. The only scenario…
The Montreal Canadiens are set to explode with 3 emerging stars The Hockey Writers | May 1, 2010 Regardless of how the playoffs end for the Montreal Canadiens this year, fans can go to sleep knowing that their teams’ future is brighter than it has ever been in…