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The Hockey Writers Daily - Vasily Podkolzin Translated Interview, Alex Ovechkin's Decision & Anthony Mantha Fits

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Flyers Showing Signs of Desperation & Fits for Anthony Mantha

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Suggested Trade Sends Blues’ Pavel Buchnevich to the Red Wings & Oskar Sundqvist Signs 1-Year, 2-Way Contract

Also, the Chris Pronger trade tree...

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Blackhawks Finally Getting in Villeneuve What They Were Hoping for in Korchinski & Davidson Needs to Sign Laine

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Jesper Boqvist Can Become Devils’ Bottom-Six Secret Weapon & Recapping the First Week of Free Agency

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Stars' Development Camp Prospects Ranked & Dylan Larkin Expands Trade List

Also, Stars' latest news and rumors.

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Ovechkin’s Decision, Robertson to Penguins & LA Blockbuster?

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Sweeney’s 5 Best Draft Picks & Bruins Should Consider Shane Wright Trade

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Ovechkin’s Decision, Robertson to Penguins & LA Blockbuster?

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Flyers Fallout, Carlsson Speaks, Hurricanes Cup Controversy, Canadiens Sign Konyushkov to ELC & More

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The Hockey Writers Daily - Vasily Podkolzin Translated Interview, Alex Ovechkin's Decision & Anthony Mantha Fits

Also, Maple Leafs news and rumours, David Reinbacher under the gun, and more.

10 hrs ago • Justin Giampietro and The Hockey Writers - NHL Stuff

The Hockey Writers Daily - Red Wings' Suggested Pavel Buchnevich Trade, Oilers' Worst Contracts & Revisiting Alex Newhook Trade

Also, Maple Leafs news and rumours, Canucks are a Shane Wright destination, and more.

Jul 11 • Justin Giampietro and The Hockey Writers - NHL Stuff

The Hockey Writers Daily - Auston Matthews’ Linemate Could Decide Season, Ducks Match Leo Carlsson & Canadiens Free Agency Targets

Also, Morgan Rielly trade destinations, Oilers should target Owen Tippett, and more.

Jul 10 • Justin Giampietro and The Hockey Writers - NHL Stuff

The Hockey Writers Daily - Canadiens' Alternate Captain Candidates, Bruins Trade Chips & Connor Hellebuyck News

Also, how Oilers' offseason affects AHL prospects, Hurricanes' Simon Edvinsson interest, and more.

Jul 9 • Justin Giampietro and The Hockey Writers - NHL Stuff

The Hockey Writers Daily - Canadiens Prospects Most Likely to Make the NHL, Oilers Leadership Blasting Was Positive & Final Free Agency…

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Jul 8 • Justin Giampietro and The Hockey Writers - NHL Stuff

Maple Leafs Banking on Panthers’ Bobrovsky Decision Backfiring & Latest News and Rumours

Also, the Rick Vaive trade tree...

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Canadiens' Zachary Bolduc Contract Prediction & Anthony Mantha Fit

Also, Canadiens' David Reinbacher now under the gun.

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Blue Jackets News & Rumors: RFA Waiting Game, Ivanov & More and Latest Suggested Blockbuster Trade Involving Werenski

Plus a look at how the team needs to sign Greaves and Sillinger to avoid arbitration and prospect Whitelaw is taking major steps.

Jul 11 • The Hockey Writers - NHL Stuff and Mariah E Stark

Oilers' Worst Contracts & How Offseason Decisions Affect AHL Prospects

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Jul 11 • Justin Giampietro and The Hockey Writers - NHL Stuff

Canadiens Sign Bogdan Konyushkov & Revisiting Alex Newhook Trade

Also, Canadiens’ 2026-27 roster should focus on development and depth.

Jul 11 • Justin Giampietro and The Hockey Writers - NHL Stuff

Penguins’ Top 15 Prospects & 2026 NHL Draft Class Review: Russian Edition

Also, Blomqvist contract hints at Penguins' goalie plan, Valentini not letting numbers get in the way of his NHL dream, and more.

Jul 11 • Matthew Zator and The Hockey Writers - NHL Stuff

Flyers Fallout, Carlsson Speaks, Hurricanes Cup Controversy, Canadiens Sign Konyushkov to ELC & More

Plus, the latest news and rumours from Toronto, Vancouver, Columbus, and around the league...

Jul 11 • The Hockey Writers - NHL Stuff and Matthew Zator

Hurricanes' Rumored Interest in Simon Edvinsson & Offer Sheet Approach Creates Headache

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