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Panthers’ Brady Tkachuk Trade Could Lead to Goaltending Bind
The Florida Panthers wait for the 2026 NHL Draft this weekend and the start of free agency on July 1. After watching the Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup, they…
3 NHL Draft Takeaways From Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell’s Press Conference
Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell was grilled as expected on Thursday about the status of Norris Trophy winning defenseman Zach Werenski. That will sort itself out in time as…
Windsor Spitfires Sign 2024 OHL Fifth-Round Pick Sam Wathier
The Windsor Spitfires’ busy offseason continued on Thursday with a long-awaited check off their list. After a two-season wait, the club finally signed a highly-touted defenceman. For Spitfires’ general manager…
Hurricanes Announce Preseason & Prospect Development Schedules
It seems like the other day that the Carolina Hurricanes won the 2026 Stanley Cup, but the NHL machine doesn’t stop, even in the offseason. Ahead of the upcoming 2026…
Canadiens’ 2026 Draft Storylines to Follow
The last time the NHL Entry Draft was hosted in Buffalo was 2016. Back then, the Montreal Canadiens arrived under a cloud of existential dread, still recovering from a season…
Suggested Trade Sees Devils Land Jason Robertson in Offseason Blockbuster
The offseason is well underway, and one of the best players in the NHL has been at the forefront of trade speculation over the last little while. Dallas Stars’ forward…
Zach Lansard – 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Zach Lansard 2025–26 Team: Regina Pats (WHL)Date of Birth: Jul. 29, 2008Place of Birth: Sainte-Anne, MBHeight: 6-foot-0, Weight: 174 poundsShoots: RightPosition: Right WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings Zach…
2026 NHL Draft Guide
Consider The Hockey Writers your go-to source for everything related to the NHL Draft and this page your live home for information on the upcoming 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Bookmark this…
Devils Acquire Amadeus Lombardi From Red Wings in Exchange for Fourth-Round Pick
On Thursday evening (June 25), the New Jersey Devils announced another trade. The team acquired Amadeus Lombardi from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for their fourth-round pick (108th overall)…
Devils Acquire Declan Chisholm From Capitals for 2027 4th-Round Pick
For the second time today, the New Jersey Devils have parted ways with a fourth-round pick. This time, they traded with the Washington Capitals to acquire defenseman Declan Chisholm in…
Blue Jackets Acquire Valeri Nichushkin From Avalanche for Draft Picks
Just hours after holding his pre-draft media availability, Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell went right back to work. He was able to land a top-6 winger the team was…
3 Blackhawks Questions Before 2026 NHL Draft
The Chicago Blackhawks were originally entering the 2026 NHL Draft with eight draft picks, and it seemed likely it wasn’t going to stay that way. In the aftermath of the…
Insider Says Maple Leafs Closing in on Deals: 4 Options
TSN insider Darren Dreger set Leaf Nation buzzing on Wednesday when he reported that the Toronto Maple Leafs are “definitely closing in on deals,” adding that while Morgan Rielly isn’t…
Suggested Blockbuster Trade Sees Golden Knights Acquire Dylan Larkin From Red Wings
June 23rd, 2026 may go down as one of the most entertaining days in recent NHL history. Several huge trades were completed, including Simon Nemec being sent to the Calgary…
What Bowen Byram Will Bring to the Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres threw the hockey world into a frenzy with their Tuesday blockbuster trade, with the Sabres sending defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway to…
3 Takeaways From the 2026 NHL Draft Top Prospects Availability
We are now just one sleep away from the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft. For the prospects, the reality is starting to set in that they’re about to…
Flyers Trade Garnet Hathaway to Panthers for Draft Picks
The Philadelphia Flyers were set to have a long wait between picks at the 2026 NHL Draft this weekend. With their third, fourth, and fifth-round picks belonging to other teams,…
Blue Jackets’ GM Waddell to Meet With Werenski “In Near Future”
The big story around the Columbus Blue Jackets is the future of Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski. On Thursday afternoon in his pre-draft availability, GM Don Waddell gave some updates…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Woll, Hildeby, Stolarz, Akhtyamov & Good Karma
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the middle of the offseason, but there are still interesting stories around the organization. Some involve players who could be part of the club’s…
Canucks News & Rumours: Laine Risk, Cootes Growth & Choices That Shape a Season
This Friday’s NHL Entry Draft will help shape the Vancouver Canucks‘ identity for the future and build an organizational pipeline. But, at the same time, in the background, there are…
Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Jonas Brodin
The offseason is now officially underway for all NHL teams, as the Stanley Cup was awarded to the Carolina Hurricanes a week and a half ago. The Wild have been…
Today in Hockey History: June 25
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 24 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 26 June 25 has been an important date for the National Hockey League and its growth from six to…
NHL Rumors: Nurse, Rielly, Hellebuyck, Nikishin, Robertson All in Play
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs continue working through complex blue-line trade scenarios, specifically involving Darnell Nurse and Morgan Rielly. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes…
Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Jeff Finger
It’s not a simple task to remember each and every player who has ever donned the blue and white of the Toronto Maple Leafs, but that’s why you’ve got this…
Legendary Canadien Andrei Markov’s Homecoming & His Enduring Love for Montreal
The Montreal Canadiens are set to honour one of their former defencemen, Andrei Markov, also known as ‘The General,’ during a pregame ceremony ahead of puck drop against the Winnipeg Jets on…
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