The Hockey Writers

The once-rebuilding Philadelphia Flyers are entering a season of change: new coaches, new players, and a new direction. In a 2025–26 campaign of uncertainty (but in a good way), let’s… … [Read more...] about 3 Flyers Hot Takes for 2025–26

Though we’re in the dog days of the NHL offseason, there’s still hockey to watch. The World Junior Summer Showcase is underway, and it includes seven Philadelphia Flyers prospects: Jack… … [Read more...] about Flyers Prospect Update: Gill, Martone, & Murtagh

There was no dramatic video, no GIF-able moments, no Gritty sheet-caking throw flare to the reveal of the 2025-26 Philadelphia Flyers schedule, just some basic social media posts before the… … [Read more...] about Flyers 2025-26 Season Schedule: What to Watch For & Games to Circle

This is the third edition of my top breakout candidates for each team in 2025–26, with the Atlantic Division covered here and the Central Division covered here. Next up is… … [Read more...] about Every Team’s Top Breakout Candidate for 2025-26: Metropolitan Division

In 1993, the Ottawa Senators were a young franchise looking for a savior. They believed they’d found one in Alexandre Daigle, selecting him first overall in a draft loaded with… … [Read more...] about How Alexandre Daigle’s Throwaway Line Shaped Chris Pronger’s NHL Career