Canadiens Potentially Face Tough Decision Between Danault & Tatar Ryan Szporer | February 20, 2021 In one corner, you’ve got Tomas Tatar, the Montreal Canadiens’ reigning leading scorer. In the other, you’ve got Phillip Danault, who’s finished two consecutive years in the top 10 in…
Black History Month: The Colored Hockey League Was Hockey’s First Organized League Jeff Morris | February 19, 2021 It’s not an untold story, but it is certainly a rarely told and uncomfortably unknown piece of hockey history. In January 2020, Canada Post released a special stamp and first…
My Favorite Hockey Stories: ‘The Old Prof’ Jim Parsons, Sr. Pete Bauer | February 18, 2021 The Hockey Writers‘ Jim Parsons, Sr. writes under the nom de plume “The Old Prof.” Dr. James Parsons, PhD uses the pen name to avoid confusion with his son and…
THW Power Rankings: Bruins Claim Top Spot John Kreiser | February 18, 2021 The Boston Bruins moved up one spot to claim first place in this week’s Baker’s Dozen, the weekly NHL power rankings as voted by members of The Hockey Writers. The…
Canadiens’ Petry the Logical Choice to Next Wear ‘A’ Ryan Szporer | February 17, 2021 The Montreal Canadiens’ leadership core officially comprises captain Shea Weber and alternates Brendan Gallagher and Paul Byron. However, it’s fairly clear those aren’t the only leaders on the team. Carey…
Jets Squandering Crucial Points with Late-Game Breakdowns Declan Schroeder | February 14, 2021 In a 56-game season, every point is crucial. Just 14 games into their 2020-21 schedule, the Winnipeg Jets have already squandered far too many. Jets “Experts” At Clutching Defeat Out…
Canadiens Struggle at Bell Centre After Fast Start on Road Ryan Szporer | February 13, 2021 Maybe it’s for the best that the Montreal Canadiens have started to struggle to the point that the third-place Edmonton Oilers have tied them in the standings. After all, home-ice…
Baker’s Dozen: Lightning No. 1 in First Weekly THW Rankings John Kreiser | February 11, 2021 The defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning are the runaway choice for the No. 1 spot in the first edition of the Baker’s Dozen, the weekly NHL power rankings…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Senators, Stars, More Jim Parsons | February 7, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs got bad news on Sunday as forward Wayne Simmonds will be out long-term with an injury. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks appear…
Canadiens Make Right Call Playing Allen vs. Senators Ryan Szporer | February 7, 2021 It’s not just that the results speak for themselves. Of course, the 2-1 Montreal Canadiens victory over the Ottawa Senators does help justify the decision by head coach Claude Julien…
Jets’ Appleton Developing Quietly, But Nicely Declan Schroeder | February 6, 2021 Mason Appleton hasn’t garnered the attention that Nikolaj Ehlers, Andrew Copp, or Adam Lowry have for their strong starts to the 2020-21 season. Related: Winnipeg Jets Three Stars of the…
Montreal Canadiens’ 3 Stars of the Month – January 2021 Ryan Szporer | February 3, 2021 There were a few bumps along the way, but, for the Montreal Canadiens, January 2021 was smooth sailing for the most part. The Habs came away with a single regulation…
