Central Division ‘X Factor’ Players for Each Team Kyle Gipe | August 3, 2018 Now that the majority of the offseason has passed and the 2018-19 season is nearing, it’s time to look at each team’s goals for the season and how they can…
Blues Playoff Bid Could Rely on Rival Blackhawks Sarah Bruenning | March 20, 2018 The St. Louis Blues first hosted the Chicago Blackhawks early this season, at a time when hopes were still high for both teams. Chicago boasts the second-longest playoff appearance streak,…
Sharks Exploit Stars’ Shortcomings in 5-2 Blowout The Hockey Writers | February 19, 2018 Friday’s 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues brought the Dallas Stars elation, a sigh of relief, and an important move up the Western Conference’s crowded ladder. Joy from the…
How the Blues Win the Central James Gaughan | August 11, 2017 The last time the St. Louis Blues won their division was the 2014-15 season. Since then, they’ve come in second twice and finished third last season. St. Louis finished last…
2017 Expansion Draft: Central Division Predictions Shayna Goldman | June 20, 2017 This is a collaboration between Vegas Golden Knights writers Thomas Conroy and Shayna Goldman analyzing the 2017 Expansion Draft by division. The Metropolitan Division predictions can be found here and…
2017 Expansion Draft Preview: Central Division Shayna Goldman | June 15, 2017 This is a collaboration between Vegas Golden Knights writers Thomas Conroy and Shayna Goldman analyzing the 2017 Expansion Draft by division. The Atlantic Division preview can be found here and the…
Stanley Cup Final Predictions Shayna Goldman | May 29, 2017 Here at The Hockey Writers, we compiled predictions from our writers for the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Twenty-five of our writers contributed their predictions on the Stanley Cup Quarterfinals (Eastern…
Preparing for Expansion: Central Division Shayna Goldman | May 25, 2017 This is Part 2 of 4 in a series analyzing how the teams within each division must make changes to their roster prior to the expansion draft to either make themselves…
NHL Playoffs Predictions – Western Conference Shayna Goldman | April 12, 2017 This is Part 2 of 2 of The Hockey Writers’ NHL Playoffs predictions for the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Eastern Conference prognostications can be read…
How Does Mark Scheifele Compare? Aaron Schmidtke | February 25, 2017 When Olympic hockey comes around every four years, Canadians trade in their toques, parkas, and double-doubles for a cozy spot on the couch watching their nation dominate the international stage.…
Blues’ Top 3 Things to Remember About Final Stretch Allison Scott | March 23, 2016 The NHL is nearing the end of its regular season, often titled the “final stretch.” These games are the only thing separating teams from their playoff dreams or an unfortunately…
Race for Central Division Lead: 13 Games To Go Allison Scott | March 12, 2016 The battle for the Central Division lead is the closest race in the NHL right now, with three teams separated by two points. The Dallas Stars are currently one-point up on…