Jim Parsons

3 weeks ago | thehockeywriters.com | Jim Parsons

The Toronto Maple Leafs made a statement in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators. Toronto cruised to a 6–2 victory on Sunday night, powered by a red-hot power play that converted three of six opportunities. However, following the game, Senators head coach Travis Green attempted to spin the narrative, suggesting that the Leafs may have been embellishing or “selling” calls to get the upper hand.

3 weeks ago | thehockeywriters.com | Jim Parsons

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Dylan Larkin was not impressed with the way management in Detroit handled the Red Wings’ trade deadline. What now? Meanwhile, Rasmus Andersson spoke about his future with the Calgary Flames. The Vancouver Canucks won’t exercise the option on Rick Tocchet’s contract. Finally, it seemed like Evander Kane was good to go for the opening game of the Edmonton Oilers’ playoff run, but now he’s not in for Game 1. What’s going on there?

3 weeks ago | thehockeywriters.com | Jim Parsons

Now that the regular season is officially over, Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet didn’t shy away from discussing the rumored rift between Elias Pettersson and J.T Miller this past season. There was lingering tension until Miller was eventually traded, and Tocchet admitted that it clouded the team’s 2024-25 season. Speaking candidly with reporters on Friday, Tocchet offered rare insight into how deeply rooted the conflict was — and in doing so, seemed to throw his support behind Miller.

3 weeks ago | thehockeywriters.com | Jim Parsons

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are updates on the future of head coach Rick Tocchet in Vancouver. Is he staying or is he going? Meanwhile, Alex Ovechkin was asked about getting to play with Sidney Crosby again and had an interesting response. What did Connor Bedard have to say about rumors he’s frustrated with the Chicago Blackhawks? Finally, the San Jose Sharks have told goaltender Alexandar Georgiev that he won’t be offered a contract for next season.

4 weeks ago | thehockeywriters.com | Jim Parsons

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, it was reported that Artemi Panarin and the New York Rangers settled sexual assault allegations with a former team employee. It’s not the kind of news the Rangers want out there after a tumultuous season. Will it affect their summer plans or Panarin’s future with the team? Meanwhile, goaltender Stuart Skinner earned a shutout in the final regular-season game of the year for the Oilers. Is he going in as the starter for the playoffs?