The Toronto Maple Leafs are working their way through the preseason as they try to finalize their opening-night roster for the 2024-25 season, and fans continue to watch the potential…
Barring a miraculous yet unlikely outcome, the Anaheim Ducks will not be contending for the playoffs but should take a meaningful step forward in their path back to competitive play. They…
We’re introducing a new segment here at The Hockey Writers called the ‘Utah HC Buzz.’ It’s similar to news and rumors pieces in the past, but just a new name…
The New York Islanders saw their defense take a big step back last season. Injuries, age, and decline from key skaters all caught up to them, and the unit fell…
The 2024-25 regular season is nearly upon us. The Buffalo Sabres have been talked about at nauseam, and with good reason. Results have looked good so far in the preseason,…
The Colorado Avalanche have become all too familiar with adversity over the last year. A solid regular season ended in a third-place finish in the Central Division. Valeri Nichushkin was…
The Anaheim Ducks must improve in various areas for a successful season, as the keys to progress could differ from person to person. After all, this organization has the fourth-longest…
As the preseason continues, the competition for spots in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ bottom six remains fierce. With several players fighting to prove they belong in the NHL, each preseason…
We’ve heard plenty about the issues facing the Colorado Avalanche entering the 2024-25 season. They will likely face cap issues as the season progresses, but there are a few pieces…