You’ve probably heard of Bobby Orr. Widely considered the best defenseman to ever play the game, and even considered by some the best player ever, the legendary No. 4 took his first strides in the NHL during the 1966-67 season — but, it was during Orr’s prime that he dominated the league. From the 1969-70 season…
Weston McKennie has declared that he is ready to transform the immense pressure of a home World Cup into a historic performance for the United States men’s national team. The Juventus midfielder insists that while the “butterflies” are inevitable, he feels no fear heading into the 2026 tournament, viewing the global spotlight as a unique…
My name is Jacob Billington, and I cover the Ottawa Senators here at The Hockey Writers. Born and raised in Nova Scotia, becoming a hockey fan was quite easy. Falling in love with the game in the early 2000’s, and taking in as much knowledge as I could since then. I appreciate everybody who reads…
If you were a Montreal Canadiens fan in the mid-2000s, odds are you remember Mike Komisarek: big frame, bigger hits, zero nonsense. Komisarek wasn’t flashy—far from it—but you felt better knowing he was on the ice. He blocked shots like it was his job (because, well, it was), and he made forwards earn every inch…
Sunday is Mom’s day to shine, and Major League Baseball sure knows that. Once again, numerous players on all 30 teams are wearing or using pink gear in honor of Mother’s Day. Some players are using pink bats, like New York Yankees star Aaron Judge. In fact, Judge hit his 16th home run of the…
The last time Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj found himself on the power play, chances are it was an accident. This time, to end their 5-1 win in Game 2 against the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night in Buffalo, it wasn’t. Xhekaj found himself on the ice to end the game, after Sabres forward Zach…
Phil Foden has reportedly reached a definitive decision regarding his Manchester City future after attracting significant interest from rival clubs across Europe. Despite a recent dip in form, the England international is set to commit his long-term peak years to the Etihad Stadium with a lucrative new contract agreement. Cityzens move to secure star man…
Nils Bartholdsson 2025-26 Team: Rogle BK (U18/U20 Nationell)Date of Birth: April 25, 2008Place of Birth: Halmstad, SWEHt: 5-foot-11 Wt: 179 poundsShoots: RightPosition: Right WingerNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings Nils Bartholdsson is a Swedish right winger who plays for Rogle BK at the U18 and U20 Nationell levels. He is known for his heavy,…
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with Mitch Marner, who, in his first season away from the Toronto Maple Leafs, is having the best playoff run of his career. Elsewhere, Krystal McKenna, the mother of top draft-eligible prospect Gavin McKenna, is facing charges. Finally, the Minnesota Wild went with Filip Gustavsson for Game…
Though the New York Rangers finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference, there were some positives this season, including the strong play of a few rookies. One of their most consistent rookies was center Noah Laba, who played well on the third line and will be an important player for them moving forward….
