Bi-Weekly THW Editor's Choice

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August 14, 2018

The Editor's Choice stories from The Hockey Writers.

08/14/2018 edition:

By Rob Soria on Aug 13, 2018 11:05 am

Of all the free agent signings made across the league this summer, arguably the most curious move of all was the Edmonton Oilers decision to hand Mikko Koskinen the contract they did. Though a one-year deal at $2.5...

By Tony Wolak on Aug 13, 2018 10:20 am

Shortly after the Detroit Red Wings signed Dylan Larkin to a new five-year deal, general manager Ken Holland divulged some pessimistic news on Henrik Zetterberg. The back of Detroit’s heart-and-soul captain has not...

By Stephen Ground on Aug 13, 2018 08:45 am

Every fan base has favorite players. Frequently, those favorites are the kind of players that tend to go overlooked in the national media. The league’s superstars get plenty of coverage. Everyone knows about...

By Mike Manley on Aug 12, 2018 10:35 am

The 2005 NHL Entry Draft is most known for being the Sidney Crosby draft. As one of the most anticipated prospects in NHL history, Crosby was a solid lock for first overall. But the 2005 draft is often overlooked for...

By Jim Parsons on Aug 12, 2018 09:20 am

Approximately one year ago, Leon Draisaitl signed an eight-year contract worth an average of $8.5 million per season. At the time there were a number of insiders and fans that felt the contract might have been an...

By Ryan Szporer on Aug 12, 2018 08:35 am

In this second installment of a four-part series comparing Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin to his four immediate predecessors, we take a look at Bob Gainey. It’s been 25 years since the Habs last won...

By Matt Sitkoff on Aug 11, 2018 02:35 pm

Often deemed too small by NHL scouts and executives, undersized players frequently have a harder time breaking into the National Hockey League. Many are overlooked and go undrafted since they do not fit the traditional...

By Alex Thomas on Aug 10, 2018 11:10 am

We have reached the point in the summer where the talk shifts from free agent signings and trades, to training camp invites. Almost every team uses the professional tryout tool, and the Boston Bruins have been no...

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