Hurricanes Mailbag: Season Outlook, Roster Moves & Strength of Schedule
The Carolina Hurricanes are 80 days from their home opener and the season’s first game. They are scheduled to play the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday, Oct. 11, to kick…
Category Archives: 2024-25 NHL Season Preview
4 Things Patrick Roy Can Learn From Jon Cooper & Mike Sullivan
Patrick Roy’s head coaching tenure with the New York Islanders is filled with promise and upside. He took over halfway through the 2023-24 season and willed the team to the…
Simon Holmstrom’s Fit on the Islanders is Unclear
The New York Islanders selected Simon Holmstrom with the 23rd pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, meaning his first five years in the organization have concluded. He is a winger…
Sharks’ Thomas Bordeleau Could Be on Outside Looking In
As the San Jose Sharks continue their preparations for the 2024-25 NHL season, one task they must accomplish is determining who will make their opening night roster. This decision is…
Jake Chiasson: Everything to Know About Senators’ New Acquisition
The Ottawa Senators have been active this offseason, trying to become contenders sooner rather than later. They recently traded for forwards Xavier Bourgault and Jake Chiasson from the Edmonton Oilers…
Penguins’ Projected 2024-25 Opening Night Lineup
With free agency seemingly winding down and training camps getting closer, the Pittsburgh Penguins saw general manager Kyle Dubas make plenty of moves. Whether via free agency or trade, several…
3 Jets Who Will Be Under the Microscope in 2024-25
The Winnipeg Jets are going to be heavily scrutinized in 2024-25 as they embark on their first campaign under new head coach Scott Arniel after a 52-win season and a…
Canadiens Can’t Guarantee Barre-Boulet 2024-25 Roster Spot
No one knows what went on exactly in negotiations between the Montreal Canadiens and recent-signee Alex Barre-Boulet. Maybe general manager Kent Hughes opened the door for the ex-member of the Tampa…
Bruins’ Opening Night Forward Projections
The Boston Bruins have an open question as to who will round out their bottom-six forward group come the start of this season. Their top two lines of Pavel Zacha,…
Counting Down the 10 Most Impactful Devils for 2024-25 – No. 8 – Brenden Dillon
Welcome to the The Hockey Writers’ Countdown of the 10 most impactful New Jersey Devils of the 2024-25 season. This is not a countdown of the 10 best but rather…