4 Blackhawks Who Need to Bounce Back in 2024-25
The preseason is in full swing for the Chicago Blackhawks. Veteran and new players alike are trying to find their way and etch out their roles with this new-look team.…
Category Archives: Taylor Hall
8 Biggest Contracts in Edmonton Oilers History
On Tuesday (Sept. 3) the Edmonton Oilers signed star forward Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension worth $112 million, for an average annual value (AAV) of $14 million. The…
Peter Chiarelli’s 10 Worst Moves as Oilers GM
*This archive was originally written in Jan. 2021 Peter Chiarelli’s tenure with the Edmonton Oilers was incredibly tumultuous and his regime was one that fans won’t soon forget. In his…
How Realistic Is the Blackhawks’ Talk of a Playoff Push This Season?
When the Chicago Blackhawks’ 2023-24 season ended, all eyes immediately turned to this upcoming season, with the question, “When will this team make the playoffs?” After all, they have been…
NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – August 19, 2024
Blackhawks’ Taylor Hall Needs to Bounce Back in 2024-25
Eleven months ago, I wrote my first story for THW, making the case for how the Chicago Blackhawks signing Taylor Hall could help shape Connor Bedard’s future. I said the…
Oilers Should Consider a Reunion With Taylor Hall at 2025 Trade Deadline
The Edmonton Oilers are in a strong position as they head toward the 2024-25 season. They are coming off of a solid season where they were just one win away…
Rangers’ Way-Too-Early 2025 NHL Trade Deadline Targets
The summer sun is still high, and the 2024-2025 NHL season is months away, but it’s never too early to start dreaming about the trade possibilities that could shape the…
Oilers Almost Traded Future MVP for Cody Ceci in 2016
The Edmonton Oilers are in a comfortable position heading into the 2024-25 season coming off of a Stanley Cup Final run, and making moves that should solidify them as contenders…
1st Overall NHL Draft Picks: Regrets From the 2010s
Second-guessing is always easy – especially when it comes to amateur drafts in professional sports. How could my team take this player over that one that year? Wasn’t it as…