Blue Jackets’ Werenski Ready to Assume Role of Team Ambassador Mark Scheig | September 11, 2021 We are just a little more than a month away from the start of the 2021-22 regular season. With that, we are slowly starting to transition into season preview mode.…
Lucrative Offseason Contracts Set New Market for NHL Defensemen Colin Newby | September 1, 2021 The NHL’s flat salary cap, set at $81.5 million, limited the financial flexibility of general managers this offseason. However, top defensemen Seth Jones (Chicago Blackhawks), Dougie Hamilton (New Jersey Devils),…
Blackhawks: 3 Burning Questions Heading Into 2021-22 Season Brooke LoFurno | August 29, 2021 The Chicago Blackhawks are the biggest NHL offseason anomaly. It’s not often that a team acquires a Vezina Trophy winner (Marc-Andre Fleury), a two-time Stanley Cup Champion (Tyler Johnson) and…
NHL Draft History – 4th Pick Overall Sean Raggio | August 25, 2021 Welcome to a brand new series here at The Hockey Writers called “Road to the Draft.” In this series, our draft contributors will count down from 32nd to 1st overall…
Lightning That Got Away: Seth Jones Eugene Helfrick | August 20, 2021 No matter what team you cheer for in any sport, your franchise of choice will always have those players that you look back on and think… how did we let…
Blackhawks Banter: Grading the Past & Predicting the Future Shaun Filippelli | August 8, 2021 As organizations navigate through their offseason, all are working to position themselves as ideally as possible prior to the start of next season. One of the most active clubs, thus…
Blackhawks Bytes: Hear From Toews, Keith, Jones & More Gail Kauchak | August 2, 2021 This is the beginning of a series that will feature quotes and comments from players, coaches, management, journalists and fans alike concerning everything Chicago Blackhawks. The purpose of this ongoing…
Blue Jackets’ Plan Makes Believer Out of Zach Werenski Mark Scheig | July 31, 2021 The Columbus Blue Jackets needed a new direction. Thanks to a bevy of moves coupled with the NHL Draft, the Blue Jackets are heading in a new direction. That direction…
Blue Jackets Maximize Seth Jones’ Value in Trade Cody Chalfan | July 26, 2021 After defenseman Seth Jones made clear his intentions to test free agency, the Columbus Blue Jackets moved the star player in a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Blackhawks shortly before…
Blackhawks Banter: Quenneville, Jones & Top Free Agents Greg Boysen | July 25, 2021 This has been quite the week across the National Hockey League, and the Chicago Blackhawks were right in the middle of the headlines. Things started last Wednesday with the Seattle…
Blue Jackets Dominate Night One of NHL Draft Mark Scheig | July 24, 2021 The Columbus Blue Jackets needed good news. After going through unspeakable pain after the tragic death of Matiss Kivlenieks, the Blue Jackets turned the page to the NHL Draft. Armed…
Blackhawks Acquire Jones From Blue Jackets Greg Boysen | July 23, 2021 It finally happened! After weeks of rumors and speculated trade packages, the Chicago Blackhawks have acquired Seth Jones from the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blackhawks will receive Jones, a 2021…