The Hockey Writers Daily – World Juniors Day 1, Questioning Maple Leafs’ Plans if Matthews Is Out for the Season & Red Wings Fire Head Coach Derek Lalonde, Replace Him With Todd McLellan

Also Rangers, Lightning, Oilers, Utah HC, Jets, Sharks, Blackhawks…

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3 Takeaways From Canada’s 4-0 Win vs. Finland


3 Takeaways From Sweden’s 5-2 Win Over Slovakia


Should the Maple Leafs Go All-in if Matthews Is Out for the Season?


Red Wings Finally Make Bold Move: Lalonde Out, McLellan In as Detroit Seeks Fresh Start


4 Rangers the Lightning Should Target in a Potential Trade


Oilers Prospect Paul Fischer Can Make a Statement at World Juniors


NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Canucks


Potential Venues for a Utah HC Outdoor Game


2024 Spengler Cup Features 7 Jets Connections


Sharks’ Last 2 Games Show They Shouldn’t Rush Askarov


Blackhawks’ Mikheyev Showing He Is More Than Just a “Utility Guy”


Revisiting the Oilers’ Jordan Eberle Trade to the Islanders


More stuff from THW:

New Jersey Devils – Devils’ Defensive Mindset Having Success in Recent Games
Boston Bruins – Charlie Coyle Adds Spark to Bruins’ Top-Six
Ottawa Senators –
Ottawa Senators Prospect of the Week – Blake Montgomery


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