Chasing Gretzky: Who Stands in Ovechkin’s Way?
On Saturday, Jan. 18, Alex Ovechkin continued to climb up the all-time goal list. He entered the game against the New York Islanders with 689 goals, one short of Mario…
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The Best NHL Forwards Ever
Over the National Hockey League’s 101 year history, we have had many legendary players take part in the coolest game on ice. The storied franchises of the Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton…
Tom Wilson, Coming into His Own
“Enforcers”, “goons”, “tough guys” have been in hockey since the 1930s and have been an accepted part of the game. Now things have changed. Is this the time for Washington…
Countdown to Puck Drop – Day 52 – 1951-52 Red Wings the Best Ever?
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 1,000 Assist Club
Throughout the history of the NHL, players who have scored goals have always been at the forefront of the discussion. Often discussed is the NHL’s illustrious 500-goal club that only…
The Grind Line: Greatest Red Wings Team Ever
Before the Detroit Red Wings reeled off two straight wins against the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins this weekend, things had been gloomy for Hockeytown. The prospect of missing the…
Facing Off: Wrapping Up 2016 & Ringing In 2017
Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
Saskatoon to Honor Gordie Howe With “Thank You, Mr. Hockey Day”
The city of Saskatoon and the Saskatoon Blades have proclaimed Sept. 25, “Thank You, Mr. Hockey Day” — a day the town will honor hockey legend, Gordie Howe. The hockey…
Book Review: Gordie: The Legend of Mr. Hockey
This summer, Triumph Books offered The Hockey Writers the opportunity to review their recently published book, Gordie: The Legend of Mr. Hockey. And having just reached my one-year anniversary with…
Former NHL Defenceman Lou Fontinato Passes Away
On Sunday, the hockey world was struck again by tragedy as former defenceman Lou Fontinato passed away at the age of 84. Fontinato played nine seasons in the NHL with…
Voice of Hockeytown: Q&A with Red Wings’ Ken Kal
Since the 1995-96 season, Ken Kal has been the remarkable play-by-play voice of the Detroit Red Wings’ radio broadcasts. Along with color commentator and former Red Wing Paul Woods, the…
Petition Calls for Gordie Howe to be Featured on Cover of NHL 17
The tragic passing of NHL legend Gordie Howe has been met with roars of support from a vast number of sports communities, including the NHL gaming community. A petition started by…