# The Hockey Writers - NHL News, Rumors & Opinion

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## [ICYMI - NHL Rumours for Aug. 18: Gauthier Rejects Ducks, Montembeault Trade & Demko Out for Canucks](https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/icymi-nhl-rumours-for-aug-18-gauthier)

_2026-08-19 · The Hockey Writers - NHL Stuff_

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Cutter Gauthier & Anaheim Ducks, Sam Montembeault & the Montreal Canadiens, Thatcher Demko & the Vancouver Canucks, Sidney Crosby & the Pittsburgh Penguins

## [Re-Evaluating the Canadiens’ 2024 Draft Class After 2 Seasons & 3 Members of the Capitals’ Stanley Cup Team You Probably Forgot About](https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/re-evaluating-the-canadiens-2024)

_2026-08-19 · The Hockey Writers - NHL Stuff_

Also, some Today in Hockey History, top 10 Latvians in NHL history, revisiting the Oilers 1995 draft class, and more.

## [Canadiens Have Modern Elite Defence & Latest News and Rumours](https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/canadiens-have-modern-elite-defence)

_2026-08-19 · Justin Giampietro_

Also, players Canadiens gave up on too soon, how Ivan Demidov can avoid sophomore slump, and more.

## [Devils’ Depth Scoring Can Become a Major Strength for 2026-27 & Latest News and Rumors](https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/devils-depth-scoring-can-become-a)

_2026-08-19 · The Hockey Writers - NHL Stuff_

Also, could the team reunite with Adam Henrique?

## [Oilers’ Cody Ceci-for-Ty Emberson Trade & Matt Savoie Could Break Out](https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/oilers-cody-ceci-for-ty-emberson)

_2026-08-19 · Justin Giampietro_

Also, Oilers’ 1995 draft class was one of the worst in franchise history.

## [Avalanche’s Mackenzie Blackwood Facing Pivotal Season & Patrik Laine Landing Spots](https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/avalanches-mackenzie-blackwood-facing)

_2026-08-19 · Justin Giampietro_

Also, Avalanche’s Ilya Nabokov has a lot to learn.

## [Gauthier Rejects Ducks, Montembeault Trade, Demko Out & Crosby Extension](https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/gauthier-rejects-ducks-montembeault)

_2026-08-19 · The Hockey Writers - NHL Stuff_

Plus, the latest news and rumours from Toronto, New Jersey, and around the league...

## [Hurricanes’ Unsigned Prospects to Watch & Felix Unger Sörum Poised for Impactful Season](https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/hurricanes-unsigned-prospects-to)

_2026-08-19 · Justin Giampietro_

Also, Hurricanes will struggle to replace Alexander Nikishin’s impact.

## [Gavin McKenna Changed the Maple Leafs’ Timeline—and Created a New Problem](https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/gavin-mckenna-changed-the-maple-leafs)

_2026-08-19 · The Hockey Writers - NHL Stuff_

Also, the latest news & rumours out of Toronto...

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## [The Hockey Writers Daily - Cutter Gauthier Rejects Ducks, Arber Xhekaj Suggested Trade & How Blue Jackets Can Become a Contender](https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/the-hockey-writers-daily-cutter-gauthier)

_2026-08-19 · Justin Giampietro_

Also, Maple Leafs news and rumours, revisiting Cody Ceci-for-Ty Emberson trade, and more.