Edmonton Oilers’ Olympic Snubs Could Turn Into Motivation for Rest of the Season – The Hockey Writers – Edmonton Oilers
Watching men’s hockey at the Winter Olympics, you can sense the pride that players have when playing for their country. For Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman, and defencemen Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm, watching their respective countries compete for gold must feel bittersweet. Hyman and Bouchard would not have looked out of place on the…
Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, OEL, Matthews & Andersen – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs
There’s something entertaining about watching the Olympics while the Toronto Maple Leafs sit at home and wait for their players to come back in one piece. You get these little windows into how guys look outside the NHL grind, how they handle different roles, and what their bodies can and can’t take in the middle…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 14 – The Hockey Writers – Hockey History
Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 13 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 15 Valentine’s Day has been quite an eventful date in National Hockey League history. One of the greatest goal-scorers to ever skate experienced some highs and lows. The fans in Motown had plenty to cheer for over the years. In addition to a trio…
Would Ex-Raiders QB Derek Carr Return to NFL? If I Had ‘Chance to Win Super Bowl’
There’s always room for improved quarterback play in the NFL. With that in mind, could former Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr return to the sport if a team looking for a boost under center gives him a call? “Would I do it? Yes. Would I do it for anybody? Absolutely…
Sabres’ Dahlin Shining Early for Team Sweden – The Hockey Writers – Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres fans only have a few hometown options to cheer for in the Olympics. Tage Thompson is representing Team USA, scoring in his Olympic debut. The other Sabre has had an even stronger showing so far and will be one of the biggest factors in determining whether Team Sweden makes the medal podium. There…
Andrew Copp Is the Red Wings’ Unsung Hero This Season – The Hockey Writers – Detroit Red Wings
If you follow the Detroit Red Wings and have been on social media at all in the last couple of years, then you probably know that the general sentiment around forward Andrew Copp is mixed at best. From the moment Copp signed his five-year contract with the Red Wings back in the summer of 2022,…
Pittsburgh Penguins Well Represented as Olympic Spotlight Shines on Pittsburgh Stars – The Hockey Writers – Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins have long been synonymous with international excellence, and the early days of the Winter Olympics once again highlighted how deeply the organization is woven into the global hockey fabric. From franchise icon Sidney Crosby leading Team Canada to goaltender Arturs Silovs stepping into action for Latvia, Penguins players and affiliates found themselves…
3 Players the Washington Capitals Should Move On From – The Hockey Writers –
The Washington Capitals haven’t had the successful season they had hoped for. They entered the Olympic break with a 29-23-7 record and without a playoff spot in the standings, though they were once first in the Metropolitan Division. Related: Capitals Seeking “Higher-End, Skilled” Winger at 2026 Trade Deadline If the team wishes to regain that…
2026 Olympics Men’s Hockey Day 4 Preview: Sweden Looking for First Win, US Looks to Go 2-0 – The Hockey Writers – Olympics
Over three days at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the Men’s Hockey Tournament continues to deliver plenty of excitement. Whether it has been close games or exciting plays, the tournament has not failed to entertain. Heading into the second-to-last day of preliminary-round play, all four teams from Group B will be finishing their final games and…
Slovakia’s 2026 Olympic Men’s Hockey Roster – The Hockey Writers – Olympics
Slovakia has just announced its 25-man roster for the upcoming Olympic Games in Italy. With the NHL returning to the Olympics, the Slovaks will bring to the ice several players from North America as they have a bronze medal to defend. Back in 2022, star forward Juraj Slafkovsky won Tournament MVP honors and had seven…