NOTEBOOK: At 0-5 heading into Hockey East, Tara Watchorn and BU women’s hockey still aren’t panicking

The Boston University women’s hockey team didn’t set its schedule the way it did to remain undefeated heading into Hockey East. Not that the Terriers wanted to be 0-5 either. But that’s what they are, and head coach Tara Watchorn and No. 15 BU have no plans to panic. After all, you don’t open the […]

Mammoth’s Kevin Rooney Proves He Still Belongs In The NHL With Roadrunners – The Hockey Writers Utah Mammoth Latest News, Analysis & More

Two days before the start of the Utah Mammoth’s 2025-2026 season, every NHL player was with their team preparing for the 82-game battle ahead. Kevin Rooney was at home fighting his own battle, trying to earn a professional contract in North America, hopefully in the NHL. Rooney was no stranger to the competition. Over his […]

Canadiens’ handling of Dach will determine rebuild – The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest news, analysis and more

It’s early in the 2025-2026 season, but the Montreal Canadiens are at the top of the Atlantic Division and the top five in the NHL in the standings. That’s not to say they’re finally Stanley Cup contenders or that the rebuild is complete, just that they’ve seemingly taken another step forward. However, in order to […]

Oilers offer positive update on Zach Hyman’s return

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch says he is hopeful Zach Hyman can make his return in the first week of November – as early as November 1. After the Oilers’ practice on Thursday, Knoblauch noted that Hyman is optimistic and upbeat, practicing with the team and getting closer to returning to games. Hyman suffered […]

Rangers vs. Sharks: One Team’s Losing Streak Ends Tonight – The Hockey Writers New York Rangers Latest News, Analysis & More

It’s hard to believe that the New York Rangers“The ninth game of the season against a Western Conference opponent is their most important yet. Tonight the San Jose Sharks visit Madison Square Garden, and when this game is over, one of these teams will finally end their losing streak. The Rangers haven’t won on home […]

Leafs practice notes: McMann, Nylander join Matthews on first line, Carlo paired with McCabe

Leafs practice notes: McMann, Nylander join Matthews on first line, Carlo paired with McCabe Bobby McMann and William Nylander joined Auston Matthews on Toronto’s top line, via line rushes posted by The Athletic’s Jonas Siegel. McMann and Nylander inject the top line with high speed and playmaking ability. “I think early in the season I […]

Maple Leafs News and Rumors: Readers’ faith fades, leadership questions and team lacks fire – The Hockey Writers Toronto Maple Leafs Latest news, analysis and more

Even the most loyal Toronto maple leaves Fans are starting to wonder if anything has really changed since the playoff collapse last spring. In the post I wrote yesterday, a reader gave me a personal note: “Well, old pro, as optimistic and loyal as you are to the underperforming Leafs as you have been since […]