About

We would consider NHL Hot Stove an all inclusive hockey site focused on reporting and analyzing the news in both the NHL and the rest of the hockey world. The main topics of discussion are the trending topics of the hockey world, whether on or off the ice.  We here pride ourselves in reporting information correctly by using legitimate sources published by journalists around the world. There is no bias, all teams will be covered, eventually.

In addition, we focus on covering the trending news and feature unique and well-written player profiles, trade rumors and exclusive hockey series including: Restoring the Rosters, The Man Behind the Mask, Ushering in a New Generation and Cost-Efficiency.

Now to the writers, the people who make the site what it is today.

Writers:

Alexander Monaghan – NHLHS Editor, Webmaster, Owner.  Editor, Partner for DailyFaceoff.com

#16 Alexander graduated from Baruch College with a major in Business Journalism.  Although a die-hard fan of the New York Rangers, he prides himself in reporting unbiased news and discussing every team in the league objectively.  In his spare time he watches Rangers hockey, studies for web building certifications and works on his novel, planned to come out within the year.

He can be reached at amonaghan@nhlhotstove.com

Anthony Curatolo – NHLHS Senior Writer / New York Islander Correspondent

Anthony is a hockey writer/enthusiast. He also writes for Hockey Independent, Inside Hockey, and Thrasher Talk – A Fanball blog.

He is the Executive co-producer and host of “The Hockey Guys” which is a Hockey Talk Radio show that airs live on Sunday’s from 2PM – 4PM Eastern Standard Time. When he is not covering hockey, he is sitting around playing his acoustic guitar and setting his rosters for all the fantasy hockey leagues he takes part in. Anthony is also a self proclaimed “coffee-holic” and X-men fanatic.  Payments in the form of a Taco Bell value meal #8 with a Mountian Dew and a Crunch Wrap with no tomatoes will suffice.

He can be reached at acuratolo@nhlhotstove.com

Katlyn Gambill – NHLHS Feature Writer

Katlyn is a hockey fan, who has been playing hockey for twelve years. In the fall she is planning to attend Northeastern University to study journalism. She has been a New Jersey Devils fan for most of her life, and recently began a blog devoted to the Devils, called Freeze the Puck.

She can be reached at kgambill@nhlhotstove.com

Jose Simoes – NHLHS Feature Writer/Storyteller

Jose was born and raised just outside of Toronto, Ontario in a little town called Woodbridge.  He loves the Leafs and the Chicago BlackHawks while appreciating the history of the Montreal Canadiens, which strange coming from a Leaf fan but he says you simply can’t deny history.

He studied film in high school and later at the Academy of Design, specializing in Video Editing, Directing and Script Writing.  He is a dog lover has owned at least one dog since he was 3 months old.  You can reach Jose at jsimoes@nhlhotstove.com

Dustin Leed - NHLHS College Hockey Correspondent

Dustin Leed is an ice hockey die-hard and considers himself a hockeyholic. A true fan of all levels of hockey – Dustin is often referred to as ‘Professor’ due to his endless knowledge of collegiate hockey.  Dustin majored in Journalism at Indiana University of Pennsylvania School of Humanities, where he wrote for the college paper.  In 2007, Dustin was hired as a Sports Writer by the Intelligencer Journal, published by Lancaster Newspapers, Inc. It is the seventh oldest newspaper in the United States. Dustin still works at the paper today, covering high school, college and professional sports.

Dustin has appeared on numerous AM and FM sports talk radio feeds as a voice of the Flyers and all things NHL.  He can be reached at dleed@nhlhotstove.com

Dave Strehle – NHLHS Philadelphia Flyers Correspondent / NHL Writer

Dave is a longtime NHL fan, has seen the likes of Gretzky, Yzerman & Lemieux come and go in all their glory.  He works in a busy courtroom in the Philadelphia area, by day, writes about the Flyers by night.  When not covering the Flyers and the NHL, he is immersed in music, playing roller hockey, at the movies, or on the tennis court.  He can be reached at dstrehle@nhlhotstove.com

Laura Astorian – NHLHS St. Louis Blues / Atlanta Thrashers Correspondent

#02 I am a freelance blogger for both the St. Louis Blues and the Atlanta Thrashers (I’m from StL, but live in the ATL) over at my site,Thrashing The Blues.  I also write a weekly feature over at St. Louis Game Time called “Tuesdays With Hildy,” which tackles hard hitting issues such as which team Blues fans need to hate more – Detroit or Chicago, and more broad hockey topics like if the plus/minus rating is useful and such.

I’ve been following hockey for about 20 years, falling in love with the game during the era of Hull and Oates, and continuing my obsession even after moving to Atlanta, which, at the time, had no hockey team.  You can only play NHL ’94 and survive on FedExed hockey card packets so long, so thankfully the NHL decided to approve a team down here in 1997.  I’ve been attending Thrashers games since that first one against the Devils – a 4-1 loss – and have enjoyed watching the team go through their growing fits into the youth driven squad they are today.

My first love is, of course, the Blues, who I still follow obsessively and watch on Center Ice.  I’m also a Thrashers STH (glutton for punishment), so you should expect a pretty up close look at both of the teams.  I don’t play hockey (I’m hell on skates), but if I did I’d have to go with #2 as my number.  Not any player’s number in particular, but it’s a nickname I’ve gone by since my sorority days, and it kind of fits my personality pretty darn well.

She can be reached at lastorian@nhlhotstove.com

Ryan Hackett – NHLHS Chicago Blackhawks Correspondent

#17 I’m a lifelong Blackhawks fan, I live a stone’s throw from the Madhouse on Madison, and I wear my loyalty on my sleeve (literally, just ask, I’ll show you).  I grew up in the rinks of greater Milwaukee and Chicagoland, and have been cheering on the Blackhawks for close to 30 years now.  In addition to hockey, I enjoy all sports, music, cooking, beer, and all things Chicago.  I am here to be your source for Blackhawks information and a longtime fan’s perspective on the team with the best logo in sports.  As part of my own brand of puck talk, I’ll usually provide you with the album I’m listening to while writing.  Check them out, I dig feedback on that as well!  I have my jersey strapped down, let’s go!!

He can be reached at rhackett@nhlhotstove.com

Jodie Smola – NHLHS Washington Capitals Correspondent

#13 Jodie is a rabid hockey fan who bleeds O&B. Currently submerged in a sea of red she covers the Washington Capitals for NHLHS. She has numerous blogs including goodnightandgoodhockey.blogspot.com and theworldinaminute.blogspot.com both with a common theme: her sharp tongue.

Trained in various fields (including photography & editing) she holds degrees in International Relations and Political Science.  She’s addicted to Lego Star Wars and runs an international book club. You can follow her at www.twitter.com/phillysunshine or email her at jsmola@nhlhotstove.com . (Don’t worry she doesn’t bite….much….)

Femi Fasoyinu – NHLHS Ottawa Senators Correspondent

#12 Femi is crazy about sports. Knowledgeable about all the world’s major sports leagues, Femi is a passionate sports writer who loves analyzing and offering his opinions on whats going on in sports world. A public relations (PR) major, Femi understands how PR is shaping our favourite athletes, teams, and leagues. Aside from sports, Femi loves learning more about investing, technology, and social media. He also writes for prosportsblogging.com, and appears on whotheman.com. His favourite NHL player is Jarome Iginla.

He can be reached at ffasoyinu@nhlhotstove.com

Leafswire – NHLHS Toronto Maple Leafs Correspondent

#43 Luca and Mark were both born and raised in Richmond Hill, Ontario. They are both currently in first year university within the Toronto area, studying Information Technology (Luca) and Business (Mark). They are both avid Leafs fans and have loved their hometown boys ever since their early childhood. Just recently they have decided to take their passion of not only the Leafs but hockey in general to the web. They recently started up a website called LeafsWire which is a blog that brings the latest news and analysis on everything Leafs to fans everywhere. They can be reached at leafswire@nhlhotstove.com