Bi-Weekly THW Editor's Choice

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November 18, 2016

The Editor's Choice stories from The Hockey Writers.

 

11/18/2016 edition:

By Brett Slawson on Nov 17, 2016 11:05 am

Following the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, not much attention was paid to the players selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs beyond the first round, and understandably so. The Leafs had just drafted Auston Matthews first overall;...

By Dustin Nelson on Nov 16, 2016 03:42 pm

The 20-game mark and the oft-used hallmark of American Thanksgiving are approaching like a world-destroying meteorite for many teams. The holiday is often used as a time to give your team a hard, honest look in the...

By Mike Necciai on Nov 16, 2016 12:25 pm

In some ways, the Pittsburgh Penguins aren’t necessarily off to a great start in 2016-17. Unsurprisingly — considering it’s only November — they’re still trying to find the right blend of forwards that...

By Todd Moritz on Nov 15, 2016 02:35 pm

A few weeks ago, I suggested that Marian Hossa should spend most of his ice time skating on the third line for the Chicago Blackhawks. While I still think he would have a positive impact in this role, I cannot ignore...

By Arjun Sarai on Nov 15, 2016 01:20 pm

If I could describe Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele in only one statement, it would be quite simple: He’s an absolutely terrific hockey player. The seventh overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft has quickly...

By Jim Cerny on Nov 15, 2016 12:09 pm

The heavy rains in New York City today are not the only storm clouds building in the boroughs. After another hard-to-watch performance Monday night, a 4-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in front of a home crowd again...

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