Nick Horwat

Nick Horwat

Joined: Jul 3, 2024

Nick Horwat is a contributor with Breakaway On SI. He was previously a credentialed reporter for The Hockey News covering the Pittsburgh Penguins. A Pittsburgh native, Nick graduated from Point Park University and started reporting on news and sports with KDKA Radio and 93.7 The Fan. After hosting a Penguins talk radio show in college, he morphed the show into a podcast. The Tip of the Ice-Burgh Podcast has been a leading Penguins podcast since 2019. Follow him on Twitter @NickHorwat41.

Feb 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) skates with the puck against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 28, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Tij Iginla is selected with the 6th overall pick of the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft by the Utah Hockey Club at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 24, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks defenseman Ty Emberson (6) during the third period against the Nashville Predators at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 28, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Coyotes defenseman J.J. Moser (90) carries the puck in the first period against the Nashville Predators at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 27, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby (87) handles the puck against the Vancouver Canucks in the third period at Rogers Arena. Penguins won 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

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Sidney Crosby is staying with the Pittsburgh Penguins, but the goals may be changing.

Feb 17, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Ryan Suter (20) skates with the puck against the Edmonton Oilers during the first period at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports

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The St. Louis Blues have agreed to terms with veteran defenseman Ryan Suter.

The Colorado Avalanche have hired former players Andrew Cogliano and Pavel Francouz to their front office staff.

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The Colorado Avalanche will retain a pair of Stanley Cup champions in new front office roles.

Oct 4, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield (22) celebrates with teammates including forward Juraj Slafkovsky (20) and forward Nick Suzuki (14) after scoring a goal against the Ottawa Senators during the third period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

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By extending Juraj Slafkovsky long-term, the Montreal Canadiens officially formed a core group of youngsters.

Nov 8, 1997; Uniondale, NY, USA; FILE PHOTO; Chicago Blackhawks center Greg Johnson (22) in action against the New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK

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Greg Johnson's family announced that the 12-year NHL veteran was diagnosed with CTE.

Oct 5, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jake Christiansen (23) shoots the puck against the Washington Capitals in the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

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The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Jake Christiansen and avoided an arbitration case.

Mar 15, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; A general view of the Delta Center before the game between the Utah Jazz and the Atlanta Hawks. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

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The Utah Hockey Club home arena, the Delta Center, will soon see massive renovations.

Apr 11, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Calgary Flames center Jonathan Huberdeau (10) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

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Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau opened up about the Florida Panthers winning the Stanley Cup.

Jan 27, 2024; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner (16) waits for a face off in the second period against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports

It appears more likely that the Toronto Maple Leafs will see forward Mitch Marner walk to free agency after next season.

Jan 18, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

It looks like captain Jacob Trouba won't be leaving the New York Rangers any time soon.

Mar 12, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist (27) plays the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

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The Florida Panthers have added to their defensive depth with the singing of Adam Boqvist.

Jun 21, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) and center Connor McDavid (97) celebrates win after defeating Florida Panthers in game six of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

The Edmonton Oilers were named the early betting favorites for the 2025 Stanley Cup.