<![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.comSubstackFri, 04 Sep 2026 13:43:13 GMT<![CDATA[NHL Winter Classic Jerseys – Ranked & Longest Stanley Cup Droughts]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/nhl-winter-classic-jerseys-ranked-474https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/nhl-winter-classic-jerseys-ranked-474Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:45:42 GMTWelcome to the THW Hockey History Substack newsletter, with all the best from our extensive archives.

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 4

NHL Winter Classic Jerseys – Ranked

Longest Stanley Cup Droughts

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Peter Chiarelli’s 10 Worst Moves as Oilers GM

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]]><![CDATA[Canadiens’ Smart Cap Management Could Lead to Bigger Deals & Contract Talks]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/canadiens-smart-cap-management-couldhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/canadiens-smart-cap-management-couldFri, 04 Sep 2026 10:31:49 GMTAll the latest from our team of Montreal Canadiens writers.

NHL Rumors: Oilers PTO Plan, Canadiens Patience with Marchenko, Bolduc, and Xhekaj

Canadiens’ Smart Cap Management Could Lead to Bigger Deals in the Next Few Years

How the Sabres Stack up Against the Atlantic Division in 2026-27

Canadiens’ Bolduc and Xhekaj Contract Talks Fuel Speculation as Camp Nears

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]]><![CDATA[Oilers PTO Plan, Canadiens Patience with Marchenko, Bolduc, and Xhekaj]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/oilers-pto-plan-canadiens-patiencehttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/oilers-pto-plan-canadiens-patienceFri, 04 Sep 2026 10:31:49 GMTAll the latest NHL News and Rumors from our great team of writers.

NHL Rumors: Oilers PTO Plan, Canadiens Patience with Marchenko, Bolduc, and Xhekaj

Oilers Are Rumoured to Be Taking a Serious Look at Alex Formenton

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]]><![CDATA[The Hockey Writers Daily - Oilers’ PTO Plan, How Sabres Stack up Against the Atlantic & Canadiens’ Cap Management Could Lead to Bigger Deals]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/the-hockey-writers-daily-oilers-pto-a67https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/the-hockey-writers-daily-oilers-pto-a67Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:30:40 GMTWelcome to The Hockey Writers Daily with all the best stuff from our great team of writers.

NHL Rumors: Oilers PTO Plan, Canadiens Patience with Marchenko, Bolduc, and Xhekaj

How the Sabres Stack up Against the Atlantic Division in 2026-27

Canadiens’ Smart Cap Management Could Lead to Bigger Deals in the Next Few Years

2 New Jersey Devils Facing the Most Pressure in 2026-27

Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Leon Draisaitl

The Mitch Marner Shadow Is Already Following Gavin McKenna in Toronto

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Tocchet regrets comments on Michkov, looking to help winger shine this season

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]]><![CDATA[ICYMI - NHL Rumours for Sept. 2: Oilers Linked to Marchenko & Hellebuyck, Marchand Trolls Stützle & More]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/icymi-nhl-rumours-for-sept-2-oilershttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/icymi-nhl-rumours-for-sept-2-oilersThu, 03 Sep 2026 11:31:17 GMT

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Canucks News & Rumours: Schenn, Gallagher, Mynio & A Trade That Came Full Circle

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]]><![CDATA[Rangers Get Great Value in Signing Eeli Tolvanen to a One-Year Contract & Top 15 Blueshirt Prospects]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/rangers-get-great-value-in-signinghttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/rangers-get-great-value-in-signingThu, 03 Sep 2026 10:51:02 GMTAll the latest from our great team of New York Rangers writers.

Rangers Get Great Value in Eeli Tolvanen Contract

New York Rangers Sign Eeli Tolvanen to a 1-Year Contract

Predicting the 2026-27 Rangers’ Team Award Winners

Rangers’ Top 15 Prospects- 2026-27 Preseason Edition

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]]><![CDATA[Sharks a Fit For Hellebuyck & Alternate Captain Candidates for 2026-27]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/sharks-a-fit-for-hellebuyck-and-alternatehttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/sharks-a-fit-for-hellebuyck-and-alternateThu, 03 Sep 2026 10:40:44 GMTAll the latest from our great team of San Jose Sharks writers.

4 Best Fits for Connor Hellebuyck Following His Trade Request

What Nurse and Trouba Can and Can’t Fix for the Sharks

The NHL’s 30 Best Players for 2026-27

Sharks’ Alternate Captain Candidates for 2026-27

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]]><![CDATA[Bruins’ Sturm Eyes Top-Six Role for Lindholm & What to Expect From Borgen]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/bruins-sturm-eyes-top-six-role-forhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/bruins-sturm-eyes-top-six-role-forThu, 03 Sep 2026 10:35:15 GMTAll the latest from our great team of Boston Bruins writers

The NHL’s 30 Best Players for 2026-27

What Bruins Fans Can Expect From Defenseman Will Borgen

3 Playoff Teams From Last Season That Will Miss in 2026-27

Bruins’ Sturm Eyes Top-Six Role for Elias Lindholm

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]]><![CDATA[Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Michal Kunc, Michael Carcone & Maveric Lamoureux]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/utah-mammoths-2025-26-report-cards-01chttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/utah-mammoths-2025-26-report-cards-01cThu, 03 Sep 2026 10:35:13 GMTAll the latest from our great team of Utah Mammoth writers.

Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Michal Kunc

Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Michael Carcone

Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Maveric Lamoureux

The NHL’s 30 Best Players for 2026-27

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Trocheck on representing the Mammoth, his role in Utah and Keller’s impact

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]]><![CDATA[Blues Name Robert Thomas Captain & 3 Players to Watch During Training Camp and the Preseason ]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/blues-name-robert-thomas-captainhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/blues-name-robert-thomas-captainThu, 03 Sep 2026 10:35:09 GMTAll the latest from our great team of St. Louis Blues writers.

St. Louis Blues Name Robert Thomas Captain

3 Blues to Watch During Training Camp and the Preseason

Dylan Holloway’s Potential for the Blues Depends on Staying Healthy

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3 questions facing St. Louis Blues

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]]><![CDATA[Calgary Flames 2026-27 Projections: Yegor Sharangovich & Mikael Backlund]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/calgary-flames-2026-27-projectionshttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/calgary-flames-2026-27-projectionsThu, 03 Sep 2026 10:33:34 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of Calgary Flames writers.

Calgary Flames 2026-27 Projections: Yegor Sharangovich

Calgary Flames 2026-27 Player Projections: Mikael Backlund

4 NHL Sophomores Who Could Break Out in 2026-27

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Conroy: Flames’ Jonathan Huberdeau has setback in surgery recovery

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]]><![CDATA[Oilers’ Latest News and Rumours & Devon Levi Player Preview]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/oilers-latest-news-and-rumours-and-da9https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/oilers-latest-news-and-rumours-and-da9Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:32:18 GMTAll the latest from our great team of Edmonton Oilers writers.

NHL Rumors: Oilers Linked to Marchenko & Hellebuyck, Rangers Add Tolvanen, Marchand Trolls Stützle

Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Devon Levi

Peter Chiarelli’s 10 Worst Moves as Oilers GM

Oilers Are Rumoured to Be Taking a Serious Look at Alex Formenton

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One player who has to deliver for each Pacific Division team

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]]><![CDATA[Rangers Sign Eeli Tolvanen, Blues Name Robert Thomas Captain & More]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/rangers-sign-eeli-tolvanen-blueshttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/rangers-sign-eeli-tolvanen-bluesThu, 03 Sep 2026 10:32:17 GMTAll the latest NHL News and Rumors from our great team of writers.

New York Rangers Sign Eeli Tolvanen to a 1-Year Contract

St. Louis Blues Name Robert Thomas Captain

Blue Jackets Hockey Network Breakdown: Prime Video, OTA Games and What’s Confirmed

Wild Fans Have New Network to Watch Games This Season

Hurricanes Announce Streaming Partnership for New Hockey Network

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]]><![CDATA[Hurricanes Need to Beat Elite Goaltending & Streaming Partnership Announced]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/hurricanes-need-to-beat-elite-goaltendinghttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/hurricanes-need-to-beat-elite-goaltendingThu, 03 Sep 2026 10:31:44 GMTAll the latest from our great team of Carolina Hurricanes writers.

Hurricanes Still Need to Prove They Can Beat Elite Goaltending

Hurricanes Announce Streaming Partnership for New Hockey Network

4 Best Fits for Connor Hellebuyck Following His Trade Request

Hurricanes Announce Network Name Ahead of 2026-27 Season

Where Do the Hurricanes Fit in the Connor Hellebuyck Trade Request?

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]]><![CDATA[Morgan Rielly Would Benefit From a Reduced Role on Maple Leafs’ Defence & Latest News and Rumours]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/morgan-rielly-would-benefit-fromhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/morgan-rielly-would-benefit-fromThu, 03 Sep 2026 10:31:44 GMTAll the latest from our great team of Toronto Maple Leafs writers.

Morgan Rielly Would Benefit From a Reduced Role on Maple Leafs’ Defence

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews’ Future & The Pressure Nobody Talks About

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]]><![CDATA[NHL’s Best Farm Systems Ranked - Preseason Update & 3 Canadiens’ Prospects Facing Make-or-Break Seasons]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/nhls-best-farm-systems-ranked-preseasonhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/nhls-best-farm-systems-ranked-preseasonThu, 03 Sep 2026 10:31:43 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of writers covering NHL Prospects & the Draft.

The NHL’s Best Farm Systems Ranked – 2026-27 Preseason Update

Rangers’ Top 15 Prospects- 2026-27 Preseason Edition

Top 10 Nashville Predators Prospects: 2026-27 Preseason Edition

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Rangers 2026-27 prospect rankings: Cole Beaudoin, big bet by New York, enters at No. 3

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]]><![CDATA[The Hockey Writers Daily - Oilers and Kirill Marchenko, Rangers’ Eeli Tolvanen Contract Was Good Value & Connor Hellebuyck Fits]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/the-hockey-writers-daily-oilers-andhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/the-hockey-writers-daily-oilers-andThu, 03 Sep 2026 10:30:39 GMTWelcome to The Hockey Writers Daily with all the best stuff from our great team of writers.

NHL Rumors: Oilers Linked to Marchenko & Hellebuyck, Rangers Add Tolvanen, Marchand Trolls Stützle

Canucks News & Rumours: Schenn, Gallagher, Mynio & A Trade That Came Full Circle

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews’ Future & The Pressure Nobody Talks About

Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Devon Levi

Rangers Get Great Value in Eeli Tolvanen Contract

4 Best Fits for Connor Hellebuyck Following His Trade Request

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Blues name Thomas franchise’s new captain

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]]><![CDATA[3 Undrafted Oilers Who Beat the Odds & The Best Nicknames in Hockey]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/3-undrafted-oilers-who-beat-the-oddshttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/3-undrafted-oilers-who-beat-the-oddsWed, 02 Sep 2026 10:45:51 GMTWelcome to the THW Hockey History Substack newsletter, with all the best from our extensive archives.

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 2

3 Undrafted Oilers Who Beat the Odds

The Best Nicknames in Hockey

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Penguins’ Best and Worst Trades Since 2010

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]]><![CDATA[3 Underrated Blue Jackets Who Could Be Key Contributors in 2026-27]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/3-underrated-blue-jackets-who-could-be-key-contributors-2026-27-look-nhl-30-best-players-second-line-must-start-delivering-consistent-scoringhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/3-underrated-blue-jackets-who-could-be-key-contributors-2026-27-look-nhl-30-best-players-second-line-must-start-delivering-consistent-scoringWed, 02 Sep 2026 10:37:06 GMTAll the latest from our great team of Columbus Blue Jackets writers.

3 Underrated Blue Jackets Who Could Be Key Contributors in 2026-27

The NHL’s 30 Best Players for 2026-27

Blue Jackets’ Second Line Must Start Delivering Consistent Scoring

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Blue Jackets launch ‘Hockey Is Back’ now through September

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]]><![CDATA[Which Sabres “Breakout” Player From 2025-26 Can Grow Even More? ]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/which-sabres-breakout-player-from-2025-26-can-grow-more-nhl-30-best-players-this-season-team-too-many-centers-on-roster-top-10-prospects-2026-27https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/which-sabres-breakout-player-from-2025-26-can-grow-more-nhl-30-best-players-this-season-team-too-many-centers-on-roster-top-10-prospects-2026-27Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:36:39 GMTAll the latest from our great team of Buffalo Sabres writers.

Which Sabres “Breakout” Player From 2025-26 Can Grow Even More?

The NHL’s 30 Best Players for 2026-27

Do the Sabres Have Too Many Centers on Their Roster?

Buffalo Sabres’ Top 10 Prospects for 2026-27

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Sabres to appear on 14 national broadcasts in 2026-27

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