New Jersey Devils Re-Sign MacKenzie Blackwood to 3-Year Deal Declan Schroeder | December 23, 2020 The New Jersey Devils have re-signed goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood to a three-year contract with an average annual value of $2.8 million. Blackwood Broke out in Sophomore Season The restricted free…
Canadiens 12 Days of Hockeymas: Price & Allen Form Dynamic Duo in Net Ryan Szporer | December 23, 2020 The last time Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price played fewer than 62 games, well… a global pandemic shut down league operations for five months. Nevertheless, the co-league-leading 58 appearances he…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Coyotes, Maple Leafs, More Jim Parsons | December 22, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on Zdeno Chara and speculation that his return to the Boston Bruins is not a given. Meanwhile, there are five teams interested…
Oilers’ Klefbom Ruled Out For 2020-21 Season Declan Schroeder | December 21, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers announced today that defenseman Oscar Klefbom will miss the entirety of the 2020-21 NHL season due to a shoulder injury. Oilers’ general manager Ken Holland delivered the…
Prospects News & Rumors: Norlinder, Miettinen & Gushchin Greg Boysen | December 21, 2020 While most hockey fans are waiting with bated breath for the start of the IIHF World Junior Championship later this week, there is still some great hockey being played around…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Blues, Bruins, Stars, Oilers, More Jim Parsons | December 21, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news that Nikita Kucherov is dealing with a hip injury. What does this mean for the Tampa Bay Lightning’s salary cap issues? Are…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Capitals, Senators, Maple Leafs, NHL Dates and Rule Changes Jim Parsons | December 20, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is talk about how close the Boston Bruins are to actually signing Mike Hoffman. After all, there has been speculation he’s a target for…
Canadiens 12 Days of Hockeymas: A Dynasty Is Born with 5 Straight Cups Ryan Szporer | December 20, 2020 In NHL history, only a single franchise has won five straight Stanley Cups. Unsurprisingly, the Montreal Canadiens, with a league-leading 24 championships up to now, accomplished the feat from 1956-60.…
Prospects News & Rumors: Farrell, Millman & Hughes Greg Boysen | December 19, 2020 Today is a newsworthy day here in the United States, as far as current and future National Hockey League prospects go. A recent draft pick of the Montreal Canadiens continued…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, Kovalchuk, Fleury, More Jim Parsons | December 19, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news that Ilya Kovalchuk won’t be back in the NHL next season. In Washington, questions about a backup goalie become front page news…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Blues, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Rangers, More Jim Parsons | December 18, 2020 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Washington Capitals are being supportive of Henrik Lundqvist’s decision to stay away from hockey, but what will they do in regards to the backup…
Red Wings & Golden Knights: Mock Salary Cap Trade Tony Wolak | December 18, 2020 There are differing opinions on the Detroit Red Wings here at The Hockey Writers. Case in point, my colleague Patrick Brown can rationalize a 2021 postseason appearance. I cannot. Another…
