<![CDATA[The Hockey Writers - NHL News, Rumors & Opinion]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.comhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!drRr!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F77c9eda0-af4f-4057-ad2c-1767ecff1796_512x512.pngThe Hockey Writers - NHL News, Rumors & Opinionhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.comSubstackTue, 19 May 2026 08:14:06 GMT<![CDATA[ICYMI - NHL Rumors for May 17: Blues-Wild Blockbuster, Foote or Malhotra for Canucks & Carle as Leafs Coach?]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/icymi-nhl-rumors-for-may-17-blueshttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/icymi-nhl-rumors-for-may-17-bluesMon, 18 May 2026 12:01:50 GMT2026 Stanley Cup Playoff Schedule

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]]><![CDATA[Sidney Crosby vs. Connor McDavid Head-to-Head History & What if the Bruins Had Kept Ken Dryden]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/sidney-crosby-vs-connor-mcdavid-headhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/sidney-crosby-vs-connor-mcdavid-headMon, 18 May 2026 10:45:58 GMTWelcome to the THW Hockey History Substack newsletter, with all the best from our extensive archives.

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Sidney Crosby vs. Connor McDavid Head-to-Head History

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Every Stanley Cup Winner Since 1960

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]]><![CDATA[Superlatives for the 2026 NHL Draft Class & Top-5 Scenarios: Maple Leafs Add Stenberg, Canucks Draft Reid]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/superlatives-for-the-2026-nhl-drafthttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/superlatives-for-the-2026-nhl-draftMon, 18 May 2026 10:35:53 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of writers covering NHL Prospects & the Draft.

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Superlatives for the 2026 NHL Draft Class

2026 NHL Draft: Top 10 American Prospects

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Projected top pick McKenna discussed on ‘NHL Draft Class’

Flyers’ 2026 NHL Draft Target: Tommy Bleyl

Canucks 2026 NHL Draft Target: Mathis Preston

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Capitals 2026 Draft Targets: Markus & Liam Ruck

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Florida Panthers’ 2026 NHL Draft Preview

Capitals 2026 Draft Target: Albert Smits

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]]><![CDATA[3 Reasons the Golden Knights Eliminated the Ducks & 2 Things Can Be True About Marner’s Playoff History ]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/3-reasons-the-golden-knights-eliminatedhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/3-reasons-the-golden-knights-eliminatedMon, 18 May 2026 10:33:49 GMTAll the latest from our great team of Vegas Golden Knights writers.

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]]><![CDATA[Flames Inching Towards Being the Superior Team in the Battle of Alberta & Team Needs to Consider Trading Huberdeau]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/flames-inching-towards-being-thehttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/flames-inching-towards-being-theMon, 18 May 2026 10:33:48 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of Calgary Flames writers.

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Flames Inching Towards Being the Superior Team in the Battle of Alberta

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]]><![CDATA[3 Players the Predators Should Target With the 10th Pick in the 2026 NHL Draft & Introducing Vitali Pinchuk]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/3-players-the-predators-should-targethttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/3-players-the-predators-should-targetMon, 18 May 2026 10:33:48 GMTThe latest from our great team of Nashville Predators writers.

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3 Players the Predators Should Target With the 10th Pick in the 2026 NHL Draft

Introducing the Newest Nashville Predator: Vitali Pinchuk

5 Potential Free Agent Destinations for Stuart Skinner

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]]><![CDATA[Mammoth’s Yegor Borikov on Utah’s Support, NHL Readiness, and Big Hockey Dreams & 2025-26 Report Cards: Hebig and McCartney]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/mammoths-yegor-borikov-on-utahs-supporthttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/mammoths-yegor-borikov-on-utahs-supportMon, 18 May 2026 10:33:48 GMTAll the latest from our great team of Utah Mammoth writers.

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Mammoth’s Yegor Borikov on Utah’s Support, NHL Readiness, and Big Hockey Dreams

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]]><![CDATA[Blues-Wild Blockbuster, Maple Leafs Mutually Part Ways With Pridham and Clancey, Foote or Malhotra for Canucks & More]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/blues-wild-blockbuster-maple-leafshttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/blues-wild-blockbuster-maple-leafsMon, 18 May 2026 10:32:46 GMTAll the latest NHL News and Rumors from our great team of writers.

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]]><![CDATA[Maple Leafs Mutually Part Ways with Brandon Pridham and Derek Clancey & Latest News and Rumours]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/maple-leafs-mutually-part-ways-withhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/maple-leafs-mutually-part-ways-withMon, 18 May 2026 10:31:51 GMTAll the latest from our great team of Toronto Maple Leafs writers.

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Maple Leafs Mutually Part Ways with Brandon Pridham & Derek Clancey

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marlies, Groulx and Woodcroft & Matthews

2026 NHL Draft Top-5 Scenarios: Maple Leafs Add Stenberg, Canucks Draft Reid

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]]><![CDATA[5 Moments That Defined the Penguins’ Season & Team Needs More From Tommy Novak]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/5-moments-that-defined-the-penguinshttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/5-moments-that-defined-the-penguinsMon, 18 May 2026 10:31:51 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of Pittsburgh Penguins writers.

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5 Moments That Defined the Penguins’ Season

Penguins Need More From Tommy Novak

Sidney Crosby vs. Connor McDavid Head-to-Head History

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]]><![CDATA[Canadiens Have Reason to Stay Optimistic for Game 7 vs. Sabres & Real Zachary Bolduc]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/canadiens-have-reason-to-stay-optimistichttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/canadiens-have-reason-to-stay-optimisticMon, 18 May 2026 10:31:49 GMTAll the latest from our team of Montreal Canadiens writers.

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Alexandre Texier Is Proving the Canadiens Right in the Playoffs

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]]><![CDATA[The Hockey Writers Daily - Top 5 Draft Scenarios, Blues-Wild Blockbuster & Forwards Bruins Need to Pursue]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/the-hockey-writers-daily-top-5-drafthttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/the-hockey-writers-daily-top-5-draftMon, 18 May 2026 10:31:19 GMTWelcome to The Hockey Writers Daily with all the best stuff from our great team of writers.

2026 Stanley Cup Playoff Schedule

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Today’s NHL Games

Canadiens at Sabres (Tied 3-3)

2026 NHL Draft Top-5 Scenarios: Maple Leafs Add Stenberg, Canucks Draft Reid

NHL Rumours: Blues-Wild Blockbuster, Foote or Malhotra for Canucks & Carle as Leafs Coach?

2 Forwards the Bruins Need to Pursue This Offseason

Canadiens Have Reason to Stay Optimistic for Game 7 vs. Sabres

Flames Inching Towards Being the Superior Team in the Battle of Alberta

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Matt Savoie

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]]><![CDATA[ICYMI - NHL Rumours for May 16: Massive Vegas Punishment, Flames Fire Sale & No Hughes Reunion?]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/icymi-nhl-rumours-for-may-16-massivehttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/icymi-nhl-rumours-for-may-16-massiveSun, 17 May 2026 12:00:59 GMT2026 Stanley Cup Playoff Schedule

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]]><![CDATA[Sharks’ Prospects in Very Different Places & 7 Cool Things About Jumbo Joe Thornton]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/sharks-prospects-in-very-differenthttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/sharks-prospects-in-very-differentSun, 17 May 2026 10:33:24 GMTAll the latest from our great team of San Jose Sharks writers.

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Sharks’ Forward and Defense Prospects in Very Different Places

7 Cool Things About Jumbo Joe Thornton

Whatever Happened to ex-Red Wing Filip Zadina?

10 NHL Players with the Most Stanley Cups

Biggest Steals From the 2015 NHL Draft

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]]><![CDATA[Blue Jackets Signing Coyle Signals Aggressive "Win-Now" Push in 2026-27 ]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/blue-jackets-signing-coyle-signals-aggressive-win-now-push-2026-2027-3-big-swings-escape-mediocrity-offseason-top-20-unrestricted-free-agentshttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/blue-jackets-signing-coyle-signals-aggressive-win-now-push-2026-2027-3-big-swings-escape-mediocrity-offseason-top-20-unrestricted-free-agentsSun, 17 May 2026 10:33:22 GMTAll the latest from our great team of Columbus Blue Jackets writers.

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Blue Jackets Signing Charlie Coyle Signals Aggressive “Win-Now” Push in 2026-27

3 Big Swings for the Blue Jackets This Offseason to Escape Mediocrity

Top 20 2026 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents

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]]><![CDATA[Avalanche May Have Unlocked Variable for Stanley Cup Success & Takeaways From Game 5 Win vs. Wild]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/avalanche-may-have-unlocked-variablehttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/avalanche-may-have-unlocked-variableSun, 17 May 2026 10:33:22 GMTAll the latest from our great team of Colorado Avalanche writers.

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What Went Wrong for the Wild Versus the Avalanche?

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 4-3 Game 5 Win Over the Wild

Avalanche May Have Unlocked Another Variable for Stanley Cup Success

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Avalanche’s Depth Played Huge Factor in Round Two Series Win Against Wild

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]]><![CDATA[Why the Wild Struggled Against the Avalanche & Latest NHL Rumors Including No Hughes Reunion ]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/why-the-wild-struggled-against-avalanche-latest-nhl-rumors-no-hughes-reunion-2015-draft-stealshttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/why-the-wild-struggled-against-avalanche-latest-nhl-rumors-no-hughes-reunion-2015-draft-stealsSun, 17 May 2026 10:33:22 GMT

All the latest from our great team of Minnesota Wild writers.

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What Went Wrong for the Wild Versus the Avalanche?

NHL Rumours: Massive Vegas Punishment, Flames Fire Sale & No Hughes Reunion?

Biggest Steals From the 2015 NHL Draft

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]]><![CDATA[3 Players the Blues Should Consider Taking With the 11th Pick & Insider Reveals That Team Turned Down Wild Trade Offer for Thomas at the Deadline]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/3-players-the-blues-should-considerhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/3-players-the-blues-should-considerSun, 17 May 2026 10:33:22 GMTAll the latest from our great team of St. Louis Blues writers.

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Insider Reveals That Blues Turned Down Wild Trade Offer for Robert Thomas at the Deadline

Berube Rejoining the Blues as an Assistant Coach Could Be an Interesting Option

3 Players the Blues Should Consider Taking With the 11th Pick

Dylan Holloway Agrees to 5-Year Extension With the Blues

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]]><![CDATA[Sabres Force Game 7 With Blowout Win, Flames Fire Sale, No Hughes Reunion & More]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/sabres-force-game-7-with-blowouthttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/sabres-force-game-7-with-blowoutSun, 17 May 2026 10:32:55 GMTAll the latest NHL News and Rumors from our great team of writers.

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Sabres 8 - Canadiens 3 - Sabres score 7 straight, surge past Canadiens to force Game 7 in East 2nd Round (Series tied 3-3)

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]]><![CDATA[Blaming the Maple Leafs’ Problems on the “Core Four” Is Too Lazy & Insider Drops Bombshell on Knies’ Surprising Trade Value vs. Matthews]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/blaming-the-maple-leafs-problemshttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/blaming-the-maple-leafs-problemsSun, 17 May 2026 10:31:36 GMTAll the latest from our great team of Toronto Maple Leafs writers.

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Insider Drops Bombshell on Knies’ Surprising Trade Value vs. Matthews

Blaming the Maple Leafs’ Problems on the “Core Four” Is Too Lazy

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Minten, Steeves, McKenna Debate & Knies Matters

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