The Hockey Writers

This is the second edition of my top breakout candidates for each team in 2025–26. Next up is the Central Division—let’s dive in. Chicago Blackhawks: Connor Bedard After registering 61… … [Read more...] about Every Team’s Top Breakout Candidate for 2025-26: Central Division

When the Pittsburgh Penguins traded for San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson in 2023, many thought he was the missing piece for the stalled Penguins’ offense. Unfortunately, if you are… … [Read more...] about 3 Trade Destinations for Penguins’ Erik Karlsson

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, were the Edmonton Oilers serious about acquiring Arturs Silovs before he was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins? Meanwhile, has Rasmus Andersson‘s trade list expanded to… … [Read more...] about Oilers In on Silovs, Andersson and Stars, & More NHL Rumors

We’re just about at the middle of July, and the slowest part of the calendar for NHL fans is upon us, and it took a while to get here. Right… … [Read more...] about Reviewing the Dallas Stars’ 2025 Offseason

We were told the trade market would be heating up later this summer, and perhaps it is? Earlier this week, the Edmonton Oilers acquired Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay… … [Read more...] about Grading the Penguins & Stars’ Matt Dumba Trade