The Hockey Writers

After the exhilarating days leading up to the draft and free agency, it appears NHL teams have gone to sleep. Free agents have fizzled out quickly, and players, coaches, and… … [Read more...] about NHL Contenders vs. Pretenders: 2025-26 Edition

Stars fans, I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that there are still 60 days left until the Dallas Stars open their season against the Winnipeg… … [Read more...] about Stars Weekly: Bastian Signs, Robertson and Rantanen Praised, & Khudobin Retires

While individual talent typically headlines the league, it’s the synergy between linemates that defines a team’s success. Whether it’s long-established trios with years of familiarity or newly formed lines already… … [Read more...] about NHL’s Top 5 Forward Lines for 2025-26

Welcome to my new weekly article, Stars Weekly, where we go over the week that was for the Dallas Stars! Once the season starts, there will be a lot more… … [Read more...] about Stars Weekly: Harley, Johnston, & Glen Gulutzan’s Approach to the Offseason

Typically, an NHL trade tree is made special because its branches illustrate the NHL’s evolution. A trade between two teams impacts both teams, but the ensuing trades made with those… … [Read more...] about Kent Nilsson Trade Tree: Calgary to Minnesota