Playoffs or draft lottery: Can the Calgary Flames continue to inch closer to a playoff spot? – The Win Column

The Calgary Flames’ hot streak continued last week, bringing their record to 4-1-1 in their last six. That’s points in five out of six games, something that seemed impossible in October. Thus, the Flames are now just five points away from a spot in the play-offs, albeit with two extra games played. Given the recent […]

Strange rarity could be exactly the thing that keeps Connor Clattenburg in the NHL

Connor Clattenburg shouldn’t be in the NHL. He certainly doesn’t intend to make the case for keeping a deep, offensively potent Edmonton Oilers roster looking to win a Stanley Cup. But here’s Clattenburg, who is quickly becoming a fan favorite. Even more interesting, he’s making a case for staying put, and a strange rarity in […]

Canadiens sign defenseman from trade market and explore other options

Don’t expect the Montreal Canadiens to trade defenseman Kaiden Guhle. The team is keen to retain the blueliner and will explore other options first, only moving Guhle if the offer is so outrageous it cannot be ignored. Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens have been busy locking up their own top talent in recent months. […]

The Rangers are trading their prospects late, and that’s a problem

Going into the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, there were plenty of rumors that the New York Rangers were one of the teams most interested in Pittsburgh Penguins winger Jake Guentzel. Guentzel would finish with the Carolina Hurricanesonly to inevitably lose to the Rangers in the play-offs. The Rangers ultimately lost to the Florida Panthers, and […]

Brad Marchand may be right, but the Leafs can’t be lulled into a false sense of security

Brad Marchand may be right, but the Leafs can’t be lulled into a false sense of security Brad Marchand has spent most of his career tormenting the Toronto Maple Leafs. If you’re reading this, you certainly don’t need a crash course on Marchand’s playoff heroes. Marchand has also been effusive in his praise of the […]

Saskatoon Blades’ future is in good hands after Ryley Budd’s debut – The Hockey Writers Latest news, analysis and more

On November 21, 2025, Saskatoon Blades prospect Ryley Budd made his long-awaited Western Hockey League (WHL) debut, starting in goal against the Swift Current Broncos. The 17-year-old netminder had received several call-ups since signing with the team, but never had the opportunity to play minutes with the team until now. In his first WHL game, […]

Sharks Offense Explodes in First Two Periods for Win Over Mammoth – The Hockey Writers San Jose Sharks Latest News, Analysis & More

Will Smith and Tyler Toffoli each scored two goals, and the San Jose Sharks dominated the first two periods offensively, scoring three times in both to defeat the Utah Mammoth 6-3. The win gives the Sharks 29 points for the season and moves them into the play-off position, albeit with teams behind them with games […]

Josh Norris scores twice as the Jets suffer a disappointing 5-1 defeat in Buffalo

After ending their four-game road losing streak with a 5-2 win in Nashville Saturday night, the Jets continued their five-game road trip tonight in Buffalo. KeyBank Center hosted tonight’s game on Amazon Prime as the Jets looked for another much-needed win. The now 13-11-0 Jets took on the 10-11-4 Buffalo Sabres, with these two teams […]