Revisiting Dustin Wolf’s Best Games From Rookie Season With the Flames – The Hockey Writers – Calgary Flames

Dustin Wolf Calgary Flames

Most franchise-changing draft picks are selected in the top-five or top-10, not at 214th overall in the seventh round of the NHL Entry Draft. However, the Calgary Flames‘ 2019 seventh-round pick, Dustin Wolf, appears to be a franchise-changing goaltender after a phenomenal rookie season in 2024-25, where he finished as a Calder Memorial Trophy finalist. … Read more

Revisiting the Edmonton Oilers’ Disastrous 1990 Draft – The Hockey Writers – Oilers History

Revisiting the Edmonton Oilers’ Disastrous 1990 Draft

In June 1990, the Edmonton Oilers were on top of the world. They had just won their fifth Stanley Cup in seven years, after beating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in the best-of-seven championship series. Goaltender Bill Ranford received the Conn Smythe Trophy, and captain Mark Messier was presented with the Hart Memorial Trophy. Life was … Read more

Revisiting preseason Royals trade ideas as the trade season approaches

I know it seems obvious in hindsight, but the Royals badly needed some extra offense coming in to this season. Oh, wait. We knew that even before the season started? And I wrote a whole piece suggesting potential trades? Well, how about that? I wonder if any of those trades would still look good? First, … Read more

Revisiting Boston Bruins Predictions for Second Half of 2024-25 Season – The Hockey Writers – Boston Bruins

Trent Frederic Boston Bruins

The Boston Bruins’ season has come to an end as they missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2015-16 season. 2024-25 was certainly a roller coaster for the organization, and things have been particularly bleak in the second half of the season.  Related: 3 Bruins Predictions for Second Half of 2024-25 Season But … Read more