The Hockey Writers

It’s hard not to have a take on the Calgary Flames‘ center Nazem Kadri. Maybe you love his swagger. Maybe you’ve rolled your eyes at a poorly timed penalty and… … [Read more...] about Nazem Kadri’s Road from Maple Leafs Agitator to Stanley Cup Champion & Respect

When it was announced that the Colorado Avalanche had traded star winger Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes, it sent shockwaves through the hockey world. Though Rantanen was considered the… … [Read more...] about Avalanche Must Re-Sign Necas to Long-Term Deal

Though spreading the wealth may sometimes be a good idea, Stanley Cup contenders often have an elite top pairing, able to control the pace of play at both ends of… … [Read more...] about NHL’s Top 10 Defensive Pairings for 2025-26

The Colorado Avalanche, on paper, have a team that should contend for the Stanley Cup for the foreseeable future. Last season began with major red flags regarding goaltending and depth.… … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche’s 3 Best Contracts for 2025-26

This is the second edition of my top breakout candidates for each team in 2025–26. Next up is the Central Division—let’s dive in. Chicago Blackhawks: Connor Bedard After registering 61… … [Read more...] about Every Team’s Top Breakout Candidate for 2025-26: Central Division