Bi-Weekly THW Editor's Choice

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December 13, 2019

The Editor's Choice stories from The Hockey Writers.

12/13/2019 edition:

By Eugene Helfrick on Dec 12, 2019 11:20 am

One can argue that the hardest position to properly fill in hockey is the role of the backup goaltender. Not only do you need an NHL-caliber goalie who is able to perform without having a consistent playing schedule,...

By Jeff Seide on Dec 11, 2019 04:50 pm

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Not just for the holidays, but for the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship, which will be hosted by the Czech Republic from Dec. 26 through Jan. 5. It marks the fourth time in...

By Jon Zella on Dec 11, 2019 03:25 pm

The New York Islanders’ topic de jour is that they need scoring help, which is true and not much of a surprise to anyone who has followed the team over the last 20 years. They’ve been searching for a top...

By David Harris on Dec 11, 2019 03:05 pm

A Dallas coach was fired and shockingly his name wasn’t Jason Garrett. Jim Montgomery was dismissed from the Dallas Stars due to “unprofessional conduct.” Montgomery had two years remaining on his contract and had his...

By Greg Boysen on Dec 11, 2019 11:11 am

The National Hockey League has witnessed a number of sensational rookie campaigns throughout its storied history and this trend is set to continue. With the next squad of exceptional young stars, the NHL is stronger...

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