Bi-Weekly THW Editor's Choice

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July 17, 2018

The Editor's Choice stories from The Hockey Writers.

07/17/2018 edition:

By Josh Bell on Jul 17, 2018 09:20 am

Ray Emery was no ordinary NHL goaltender. He had a big personality. He was a fighter. On July 15, the hockey world was shocked to learn of Emery’s passing, at just 35 years old. Swimming with friends early on...

By Tony Wolak on Jul 16, 2018 11:00 am

Goaltenders have been, and potentially always will be, the toughest position to evaluate and project a development curve for in hockey. How many high draft picks haven’t panned out? How many late-round selections...

By Gail Kauchak on Jul 16, 2018 09:50 am

It’s time to be honest with ourselves. The Chicago Blackhawks just aren’t the dynasty they used to be. Winning Cups in 2010, 2013, and 2015 has certainly raised expectations. The Hawks are supposed to be contenders...

By Jim Parsons on Jul 15, 2018 03:35 pm

In today’s rumor rundown, the Columbus Blue Jackets have a bit of business to attend to, the Red Wings are trying to negotiate with Dylan Larkin who appears to be willing to work with the franchise and...

By Jim Parsons on Jul 15, 2018 10:05 am

The Edmonton Oilers have made some decent, but non-glamourous signings in free agency this summer; something that was, for the most part, expected. Adding Tobias Rieder was certainly a smart signing and bringing back...

By Peter Ferrell on Jul 15, 2018 08:35 am

When will Kyle Dubas be just a general manager? Opinions on the first-year GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs seem to be decidedly split, polarised between the camp who believes he’s a young, math-obsessed disrupter and that...

By John Owens on Jul 14, 2018 02:35 pm

The Vegas Golden Knights are still in on the Erik Karlsson trade sweepstakes, depending on who you believe. They have the cap space and, potentially, the trade chips available — and adding a generational talent...

By Josh Bell on Jul 14, 2018 09:20 am

With the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, the Ottawa Senators selected Brady Tkachuk from Boston University. The son of NHL legend Keith and brother of the Calgary Flames’ Matthew, the youngest...

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