Colton Pankiw

Colton Pankiw

Colton Pankiw is a former Jr. A hockey player who now provides his knowledge of the game through writing. He's been a very active and reliable source for nearly two years at The Hockey Writers. He is a credentialed writer for the Calgary Flames but also does features on other teams throughout the league. Other writing contributions include: The Hockey Writers, NHLtradetalk.com, and Markerzone.com. Colton is also a co-host of both Oilers Overtime and Flames Faceoff podcasts. Any interview requests or content info can be made through him on Twitter.

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith (41). Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports

Edmonton Oilers: Mike Smith deserves to be in the Vezina Trophy Conversation

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Nikita Gusev #97 of the Florida Panthers. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Florida Panthers’ signing of Nikita Gusev could be best pickup of Trade Deadline

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Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97). Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

The Edmonton Oilers can’t afford to be patient much longer

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Linus Ullmark #35 of the Buffalo Sabres. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres would be foolish to trade Linus Ullmark at Trade Deadline

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Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

2020-21 NHL Season Midway Rankings: Hart Trophy Finalists

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Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

2020-21 NHL Season Midway Rankings: Vezina Trophy Finalists

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Frederik Andersen #31 of the Toronto Maple Leafs. (Photo by Matt Zambonin/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs need to quickly figure out goaltending situation

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John Tortorella, Head Coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Three NHL Head Coaches on the hot seat at halfway point of 2020-21

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Evan Bouchard #75 of the Edmonton Oilers. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

The Edmonton Oilers Need to Find Playing Time for Evan Bouchard

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Montreal Canadiens right wing Tyler Toffoli (73). Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Lack of star power hurting the Montreal Canadiens

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Florida Panthers center Frank Vatrano (77). Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Top 3 Surprise Teams of the 2020-21 NHL season

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Jack Studnicka #23 of the Boston Bruins. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Top 8 prospects worth getting excited about

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Ilya Sorokin #30 of the New York Islanders. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Top 8 prospects worth getting excited about

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EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 05: Tyler Ennis #63 of the Edmonton Oilers is injured in a collision with Kirby Dach #77 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period in Game Three of the Western Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on August 05, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

The NHL seems to be ignoring dangerous hits from behind

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Alexis Lafreniere #13 of the New York Rangers. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Top 8 prospects worth getting excited about

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 19: Morgan Frost #48 of the Philadelphia Flyers looks on prior to the game against the Buffalo Sabres at the Wells Fargo Center on December 19, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Flyers: Top 8 prospects worth getting excited about

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