Victor Hedman Will Win the Norris Anthony Moukarzel | September 15, 2017 It’s time for hockey fans and analysts to start coming up with their preseason predictions for the 2017-18 campaign. One of the most notable trophies handed out following every season…
The Changing Role of Defensemen Brandon Murphy | September 15, 2017 Hockey is evolving and no change has been more apparent than the game’s speed. Over the years, we’ve seen different styles of play win the Stanley Cup. The tough, physical…
Hampus Lindholm: The NHL’s Most Underrated Defenseman Hannah Bonnie | August 5, 2017 After finishing third in the league defensively, the Anaheim Ducks were sure to lose a talented defenseman to the Vegas Golden Knights via the expansion draft. However, thanks to general…
NHL Atlantic Division Trends: Who’s Up & Who’s Down? Joseph Ochs | July 24, 2017 “The 2017-18 NHL season will commence in less than eleven weeks,” he repeated to himself while hyperventilating into a paper bag…. We’re officially in the “Hockey Dead Zone,” several weeks…
All-Star Value in Every NHL Draft Round Brian Matthews | July 12, 2017 When it comes to the NHL draft, teams can have it easy. Maybe they won the draft lottery and are rewarded with a Connor McDavid or Auston Matthews. Or perhaps…
Timothy Liljegren – Maple Leafs Draft Steal at 17th Overall Branden Poelzer | June 26, 2017 The Toronto Maple Leafs couldn’t believe that Timothy Liljegren fell to 17th overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Last season, the Swedish defenseman was projected to be a top-5…
Loss of Methot Reflects Poorly on Dorion Andrew DiRienzo | June 23, 2017 It’s ironic, isn’t it? On the night he was in contention for GM of the Year at the 2017 NHL Awards in Las Vegas, it was Pierre Dorion’s mismanagement that…
Maple Leafs’ Options to Get No. 1 Defenceman David Petrie | June 16, 2017 The Maple Leafs made an enormous amount of progress in 2016-17, but in order to make the jump from fringe playoff team to Stanley Cup contender, a number one defenceman…
Maple Leafs Should Draft Erik Brannstrom Anthony Fusco | June 12, 2017 With the Stanley Cup awarded to the Pittsburgh Penguins, it’s now time for the second part of the summer. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, a huge part of their focus…
5 Highlights from Senators’ Magical Run Trevor Beggs | May 26, 2017 The Ottawa Senators were poised to make a memorable run to the Stanley Cup Final. With the best defenceman in the world on their side, a goalie playing out of…
Myth Behind the Prince of Wales Trophy Dave Holcomb | May 25, 2017 It’s hard to find a sport on earth with more superstitions and folklore than hockey. Everything from the stars of the game to beards in the playoffs, the NHL is full…
The 2017 THW Year-End Awards Ryan Pike | May 23, 2017 Welcome to the sixth annual installment of the Year-End Awards here at The Hockey Writers. At the conclusion of every National Hockey League season, we ask all active writers to…
