Bi-Weekly THW Editor's Choice

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August 29, 2017

The Editor's Choice stories from The Hockey Writers.

08/29/2017 edition:

By Ryan Szporer on Aug 28, 2017 08:01 pm

If the Montreal Canadiens do fall in the standings in 2017-18, there’s a good chance it will be through little fault of their own. With Atlantic Division rivals like the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning...

By Zane Tomich on Aug 28, 2017 11:35 am

There were many pleasant surprises that stole the spotlight in Edmonton during the 2016-17 season. Dynamic duo Oscar Klefbom and Adam Larsson, Cam Talbot’s superhuman ability to stop pucks and Connor McDavid’s...

By Devin Slawson on Aug 28, 2017 11:05 am

Defencemen may not be the most watched players on the ice at a given time, asides from the likes of Erik Karlsson, Brent Burns, or Victor Hedman, but they represent the backbone of any successful NHL franchise....

By Devin Slawson on Aug 28, 2017 10:20 am

The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering the 2017-18 season with massively increased expectations after a miraculous run that was the 2016-17 campaign. Some are predicting an Atlantic Division title and a playoff run long...

By Tom Dianora on Aug 28, 2017 10:05 am

Despite ultimately coming up short in the postseason in recent years, the Anaheim Ducks have established themselves as a consistent Stanley Cup contender. They will look to keep that trend going and get over the hump in...

By Tony Wolak on Aug 28, 2017 09:45 am

If you think the Detroit Red Wings are in a bad spot this offseason with regard to their salary cap issues, just wait until next summer. The 2018 offseason is setting up to be the worst yet for Ken Holland and the Red...

By Joseph Ochs on Aug 27, 2017 09:35 am

Seasons in the National Hockey League never unfurl quite the way they’re supposed to. Every team in the league is host to a multitude of surprises, both good and bad. Individual players overachieve, underachieve,...

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