Rangers News and Rumors: Othmann, Loss to Flames, Laba, Aspinall – The Hockey Writers Latest news, analysis and more

The New York Rangers have had an interesting start to the 2025-2026 season. They have played well at times and have some excellent goalkeeping from Igor Shesterkin, but have not played well at home and have been quite inconsistent. Related: New York Rangers struggle without Vincent Trocheck As they continue to work their way up […]

Maple Leafs should inquire about Nazem Kadri even if trade probability is low

With all due respect to Kyle Dubas’ failure to re-sign Zach Hyman, the decision to acquire Nazem Kadri was probably his biggest blunder involving an established roster player. Perhaps because of that blunder, there is overwhelming interest among a corner of the Toronto Maple Leafs fandom that there is a desire to right that wrong, […]

Penguins Continue Good Start With 6-3 Win Over Blues – The Hockey Writers Pittsburgh Penguins Latest News, Analysis & More

On Monday night (October 27), the red-hot Pittsburgh Penguins hosted the St. Louis Blues. The Penguins (7-2-1) continued their great start to open the season with a 6-3 victory over the Blues (3-5-1). Related: Sidney Crosby’s 3 Hall of Fame Careers Tristan Jarry had another big game to move to 3-1-0, making 26 saves on […]

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby records 1,700th career point – The Hockey Writers NHL News Latest news, analysis and more

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has reached another career milestone. He recorded his 1,700th career point against the St. Louis Blues. Related: NHL 2025-26 Power Rankings: Week 3 Crosby just becomes the ninth player in NHL history to reach 1,700 points, joining Wayne Gretzky (2,857), Jaromir Jagr (1,921), Mark Messier (1,887), Gordie Howe (1,850), Ron […]

Could Kiefer Sherwood’s contract be the key to keeping a Canucks superstar?

Kiefer Sherwood has quickly gone from depth winger to one of the Vancouver Canucks’ most valuable players – and that success creates a contract dilemma the team will have to deal with. Following his two goals against the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday night, several analysts have taken a closer look at what Sherwood is worth […]

Ryan Kesler pleads not guilty to charges of criminal sexual conduct

Retired NHL center Ryan Kesler has been charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree, according to court records. Sean Gentille and Katie Strang of the Athletic know the story, noting in their report that Kesler, 41, appeared in a courtroom in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, on Monday for his arraignment and […]

Brandt named progressive week

CLIFTON PARK, NY – For the second week in a row, the ECAC announces Jack Brandt as the ECAC Forward of the Week, presented by Bluebird Hotels. Brandt scored three goals against No. 10 Maine this weekend, including both goals on Saturday. The sophomore leads the conference with 10 points […]