Blue Jackets’ Luca Pinelli impresses in NHL debut – The Hockey Writers Columbus Blue Jackets Latest news, analysis and more

The Columbus Blue Jackets needed bodies. Thanks to the injuries to Kirill Marchenko and Mathieu Olivier, an emergency call-up was necessary for Wednesday night’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The moment became the NHL debut for former Ottawa 67 captain Luca Pinelli. Not only did he enter the lineup, he also started right away […]

Dan Riccio thinks the healthy scratch can help light a fire under Dakota Joshua: Leafs Morning Take

Dan Riccio thinks the healthy scratch can help light a fire under Dakota Joshua: Leafs Morning Take It may only be the end of November, but this feels like a big weekend for the Toronto Maple Leafs. After their OT win in Columbus, the Leafs are in Washington for a funky Eastern start at 5pm […]

NHL Rumors: Canucks Push Trade, Jets Net Status and New Trade Target for Oil Companies – The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis and More

In today’s NHL rumors, the Vancouver Canucks are doing everything they can to move Kiefer Sherwood before his value drops further. In Winnipeg, the Jets are opting to sit out their goaltending situation rather than seek outside help. Meanwhile, Justin Faulk’s name has been popping up as teams look for alternatives to the blue line, […]

Canadiens sign Matheson to five-year contract extension – The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest news, analysis and more

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that they have signed defenseman Mike Matheson to a five-year, $30 million contract extension. The deal has an average annual value of $6 million. Related: Canadiens claim Sammy Blais off waivers from Maple Leafs Matheson, 31, is now signed for 2030-2031, which is right in the middle of the Canadiens’ […]

Maple Leafs’ nine-year playoff streak deserves more appreciation – The Hockey Writers Toronto Maple Leafs Latest news, analysis and more

For nine years, the postseason felt less like a goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs and more like a birthright. Of course, it’s this incredibly consistent recent track record of greatness (regular season) that makes the current version of the last-place club so crazy. But while there’s no shortage of content about what’s wrong with […]

The Jets have built a contender that can’t afford average goaltending – The Hockey Writers Jets Goaltending Latest News, Analysis and More

For nearly a decade, the Winnipeg Jets’ identity has been anchored in one simple reality: if their goaltender is elite, they are elite. If it falters, everything downstream becomes much more vulnerable. That truth became impossible to ignore after another dominant regular season that failed to translate into a deep playoff run. With spring ending […]

Three-time All-Star seen as Oilers achieve dream goal in goal

There has been so much talk and speculation about the state of the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending, and it finally feels like an attempt at a solution is actually on the horizon. First came the connection with the St. Louis Blues and Stanley Cup champion netminder Jordan Binnington, and soon after came word of their significant […]