Nathan MacKinnon’s A Future NHL Superstar David OConnor | November 14, 2011 Nathan MacKinnon has been called many things. A lot of people call him “the second coming of Sidney Crosby”, while some prefer to call him “Crosby Jr.” and various other…
Simon Gagne Just What the Doctor Ordered in L.A. Walter McLaughlin | November 13, 2011 Mention the name Ilya Kovalchuk within earshot of a Los Angeles Kings fan and get ready to run for cover. More likely (since it’s L.A., after all), an icy stare…
Rookie Ryan Johansen Sparks Blue Jackets Alex Stallings | November 13, 2011 How does one go from a mid-round selection in the Bantam draft to a top-5 pick in the NHL draft? If you are Ryan Johansen of the Columbus Blue Jackets…
Unsung Vancouver Hero Alex Edler, NHL Defensive Scoring Leader Daniel Schöpf | November 11, 2011 The loss of a blue-liner with the ability of Christian Ehrhoff would be tough for any team, luckily the play of Alex Edler has been a saving grace so far…
Captain Not So Serious: Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks and HNIC Stephen Stoneman | November 11, 2011 Last Saturday, Canada’s premier Hockey Franchise, Hockey Night in Canada (HNIC) used their newest segment to feature one of Canada’s greatest players. Your captain: Jonathan Toews. HNIC’s new program called…
Penguins’ Kris Letang the Best Bargain in Hockey James Conley | November 11, 2011 Penguins’ GM Ray Shero knows something about getting the most bang for Mario Lemieux’s buck. Since the lockout, the Penguins have almost always spent to the cap ceiling, and Shero…
Aaron Ekblad: Barrie’s “Exceptional” Talent David OConnor | November 8, 2011 Aaron Ekblad became the first defenseman ever granted “exceptional player” status in CHL history last spring. Currently a defenseman for the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League, Ekblad is…
Joe Thornton’s Offense Becoming Jumbo-Sized Walter McLaughlin | November 8, 2011 Maybe Joe Thornton reads The Hockey Writers. On August 9th, I wrote an article entitled “Joey the Kid Needs Six Shooter to Tame the Wild, Wild West”. The piece postulated…
The OHL Rundown – November 7th Brendan Ross | November 7, 2011 OHL HONOURS TOP PERFORMERS OF THE MONTH OF OCTOBER The OHL announced earlier in the week that Nail Yakupov (Sarnia Sting), Dougie Hamilton (Niagara Ice Dogs), Artur Gavrus (Owen Sound…
Nick Ebert: America’s Top NHL Draft Prospect David OConnor | November 4, 2011 Originally from Livingston, New Jersey, Nick Ebert has taken his game to a whole new level in the last few years. Ebert was playing in the USHL with the Waterloo…
Fantasy Chutes And Ladders: A Spooky Edition Chris Wassel | November 1, 2011 Welcome to our “Halloween Edition” on The Hockey Writers kindly dubbed “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team can be a lot like the original…
Red Wings Look To Future, Extend Niklas Kronwall Andrew Johnson | October 31, 2011 While looking to answer questions on the ice following their 4 straight losses, the Detroit Red Wings organization have answered a major question off the ice, extending defenseman Niklas Kronwall…
