There's no All-Star Game this season but it's still worth discussing how to fix something that is unwatchable. How can the All-Star Game become an entertaining game and event? Is the 4 Nations Face-Off a possible fix for the NHL? Jim Bay joins Mike Fink to talk about the ideas the league should consider.

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The Trade Deadline is still multiple weeks away and a lot can change from now until then. That said, we're doing an early forecast on some of the teams, players, and storylines to anticipate as the deadline approaches. Jacob Billington joins Mike Fink to dive into it all!!

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It's the dog days of the NHL season and some teams are sting to realize it's a lost season. The question is what happens next? Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News joins Mike Fink to talk about the rebuilding teams like the Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks and their next steps as well as the Cup or Bust teams like the Nashville Predators and New York Rangers and what they might do to turn a page.

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A few weeks back, we talked about scoring and goals being up so this week, it's all about the defenses. Donnah Campbell joins Mike Fink to talk all about some of the best defenses in the NHL and how they are combatting the best offenses. What are the defensive units doing that stands out? How are they built differently? How are they dictating games? Make sure to listen as we dive in!

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The NHL season has reached the holiday break. So we talk about what we know, what we think we know, and what we don't know about the 2024-25 so far. Mike Fink is joined by Edgar Chaput and Spencer Lazary as the three provide insights on the season so far. If you like this episode, make sure to listen to THW Ice Time - Home Ice Edition which can be found exclusively on The Hockey Writers Substack.

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Everyone knows about Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, and Nathan MacKinnon but what about the elite talents like Kirill Kaprizov and Brock Faber? Mike Fink is joined by Mariah Stark Holland to talk about the star players that fly under the radar but are elite talents that you must be paying attention to. And yes, a few Wild players are mentioned early on.

If you like this episode, make sure you check out the latest episode of THW Ice Time - Home Ice Edition which can be found exclusively on THW's Substack!

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Scoring has been up not just this season but for a few seasons. Why have offenses been dominant in the NHL, what have been the primary factors for the goal uptick, and what does the future hold for the evolving NHL? Alex Chauvancy joins Mike Fink to dive into both the data side of things but also the on-ice factors and how both coaches and front offices think. It's a jam-packed episode so make sure to tune in!!

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The head coaching carousel is already in motion this season with a few teams already replacing their coaches. It makes you wonder what makes a successful head coach and some of the traits of the best ones. Mike Fink is joined by Matthew Zator to discuss all things coaching and some of the tendencies of the best.

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The list of injuries seems endless. It's been a theme since the preseason with stars like Drew Doughty going down to recent weeks with Auston Matthews and Alexander Ovechkin suffering long-term injuries. Is this an outlier or not? How will it alter the rest of the season? Raz Devraj joins Mike Fink to discuss all facets of the injury bug that has bitten the NHL this season.

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In this episode of The Hockey Writers Roundtable, Jacob Billington and Raz Devraj get together to discuss several hot topics around the NHL including Jim Montgomery being fired by the Boston Bruins and hired shortly after by the St. Louis Blues, Sidney Crosby hitting 600 goals, whether Alex Ovechkin can still break Wayne Gretzky's goal record this season after he returns from injury, biggest surprises at the quarter-mark, and more.

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The NHL is constantly evolving and goaltending is in a unique spot. Should teams value the position? How should teams build in the net? What will goaltending look like moving forward? Zach Martin joins Mike Fink to talk about the state of position early on this season.

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We're just over a month into the season and we're ready to eat crow and admit we were wrong about some teams. Mike Fink is joined by Justin Giampietro, who was on the preseason episode, to revisit the preseason predictions and look at the ones that look incorrect.

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A team can't win the Cup in the first month of the season but they can certainly lose one. That's the discussion this week as some teams already look cooked a month into the season. Mike Fink is joined by Sylvie McCarthy to dive into some of the teams that are already in trouble and the outlook to make the playoffs looks bleak.

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In this episode of The Hockey Writers Roundtable, Matthew Zator and Jacob Billington get together to discuss several hot topics around the NHL including the injury to Connor McDavid, the Olli Maatta and Timothy Liljegren trades, the Colorado Avalanche's battle with the injury bug, and the Calgary Flames' struggles since starting the season 4-0-1. They also talk about the Vancouver Canucks' frustrating up-and-down start to the season that has seen them struggle to find the identity that fueled their 50-win campaign in 2023-24.

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A theme this offseason and early into this season has been the contract extensions some stars have signed. GMs are no longer waiting. The question is who benefits from waiting things out and looking for a deal in the subsequent offseason? Mike Fink is joined by Stefano Rubino to discuss all sides of contract negotiations.

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In this episode of The Hockey Writers Roundtable, Matthew Zator and Jacob Billington get together with Raz Devraj to discuss several hot topics around the NHL including the Vancouver Canucks "toughening up" Elias Pettersson, the trade rumors surrounding the Montreal Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj, and Tristan Jarry's future with the Pittsburgh Penguins. They also discuss the Los Angeles Kings' start to the season, whether the Winnipeg Jets can break the NHL record for wins to start a season, Mike Sullivan being on the hot seat, and more.

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With every team already playing a handful of games this season, there are some noticeable trends throughout the league. Will scoring stay up? Are injuries going to remain an issue? What are some things we are noticing early on that will become prominent storylines throughout the season. Mike Fink is joined by Zach Martin to discuss the early season trends and storylines poised to define the 2024-25 season.

We're a week into the season so let's take a step back and look at how the NHL is covered. What do ESPN & TNT get right and what do they need to improve? Mike Fink is joined by Nick Haydon to discuss how hockey is covered on the national platforms and their strengths & shortcomings.

In another jam-packed episode of The Hockey Writers Roundtable, Matthew Zator and Jacob Billington get together with Nick Haydon to discuss several hot topics around the NHL including Philipp Grubauer's future with the Seattle Kraken after Joey Daccord's 5-year extension and the Colorado Avalanche's goaltending situation after they claimed Kaapo Kähkönen off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets. They also talk about the struggles of the Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, Nashville Predators, Vancouver Canucks, Utah Hockey Club's 3-0 start, Jonathan Huberdeau starting off with five points in three games and Auston Matthews going pointless.

A long episode today but a worthwhile one. Mike Fink is joined by Justin Giampietro & Edgar Chaput to predict the division winners, Presidents' Trophy winner, Awards & Stanley Cup Final.

In this jam-packed episode of The Hockey Writers Roundtable, Matthew Zator and Jacob Billington get together with Mike Fink to discuss several hot topics around the NHL including Jeremy Swayman finally signing with the Boston Bruins, what Igor Shesterkin's next contract will look like, the Ottawa Senators taking their time re-signing Linus Ullmark, and takeaways from the Global Series. They also talk about Pierre Engvall being on the waiver wire, big storylines coming out of training camp and teams with the biggest question marks entering the season. Finally, they debut the Up/Down and Games to Watch segments.

Host Matthew Zator welcomes San Jose Sharks writers William Espy and Alex Hutton to The Hockey Writers Roundtable to preview the 2024-25 season.

Host Matthew Zator welcomes Boston Bruins writer Tommy Bennett to The Hockey Writers Roundtable to preview the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season.

Host Matthew Zator welcomes Chicago Blackhawks writers Gail Kauchak, Brooke LoFurno, and Hunter Crowther to The Hockey Writers Roundtable to preview the 2024-25 NHL season.

Host Jacob Billington welcomes Ottawa Senators writers Paul Quinney and Dayton Reimer to The Hockey Writers Roundtable to preview the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season.

Host Matthew Zator welcomes Montreal Canadiens writer Ryan Szporer to The Hockey Writers Roundtable to preview the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season.

There were 8 head coaching hires this offseason. Which hires do we like? Which are questionable? Josh Reinitz joins Mike Fink to discuss all the new coaches and what they'll bring to their teams.

Host Matthew Zator welcomes Toronto Maple Leafs writer Peter Baracchini to The Hockey Writers Roundtable to preview the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season.

Host Matthew Zator welcomes Detroit Red Wings writer Jordan Orth to The Hockey Writers Roundtable to preview the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season.

Host Matthew Zator welcomes Lukas Bernasiewicz to The Hockey Writers Roundtable to preview the 2024-25 season for the Nashville Predators.

Host Mike Fink welcomes Philadelphia Flyers writer Justin Giampietro to The Hockey Writers Roundtable to preview the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season.

Host Mike Fink welcomes Pittsburgh Penguins writer Jordan Orth to The Hockey Writers Roundtable to preview the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season.

Jacob Billington joins Mike Fink for this week's episode to talk about the top 100 players heading into 2024-25. What stood out in the rankings? Who was ranked too high or too low? We dive into all the ins and outs of the top 100. Plus, we end by honoring and celebrating the life of Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau.

Host Matthew Zator welcomes New York Islanders writers Mike Fink and Michael Ostrower to The Hockey Writers Roundtable to preview the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season.

Host Matthew Zator welcomes Carolina Hurricanes writer Zach Martin to The Hockey Writers Roundtable to preview the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season. **Producer's Note: This was recorded before the Jesper Fast injury news and Seth Jarvis extension**

Which rebuilds are we excited about? What might hold the promising ones back? Do veteran additions help or hurt a rebuild? Utah Hockey Club writer Chase Beardsley joins Mike Fink to dive deeper into the rebuilding teams.

In this episode of The Hockey Writers Roundtable, Matthew Zator, Jacob Billington and Dayton Reimer get together to react to the plethora of trades that happened on Day 2 of the 2024 NHL Draft. They also talk about some surprise fallers, prospects that went undrafted, and which teams impressed with their draft classes and which ones underwhelmed.

In the latest 2024 NHL Playoff Preview show, host Matthew Zator welcomes in Jim Bay and Jacob Strozyk to set up the upcoming Eastern Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers.

In the latest 2024 NHL Playoff Preview show, host Jacob Billington welcomes in Matthew Zator and Jacob Strozyk to set up the upcoming second round series of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers.

In the latest 2024 NHL Playoff Preview show, host Matthew Zator welcomes in Zach Martin and Mike Fink to set up the upcoming first round series of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Islanders.

The Hockey Writers 2024 NHL Trade Deadline crew of Matthew Zator, Eugene Helfrick, Alex Chauvancy and Jacob Billington get together to react to the plethora of trades that happened on March 6. They also discuss the latest Jake Guentzel rumors.

Host Matthew Zator is joined by Eugene Helfrick and Alex Chauvancy to preview the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline where they discuss which bubble teams will be buyers and sellers, and predict where some of the big names will land after March 8.