Thanksgiving is a time to reflect and find gratitude for the blessings in our lives -- family, friends, good health and the like.

Hockey fans also have a lot to give thanks for these days, with the game as skilled as it has ever been and the NHL as competitive as it can be.

We asked a panel of NHL.com writers to offer up something hockey-related that they are thankful for as the United States celebrates this holiday.

Here are their answers.

NHL’s return to Olympic stage

It’s been 11 years since NHL players last played in the Olympics, and not only have the players been waiting with bated breath for their return, so have the fans. That includes me. I can’t wait to see Sidney Crosby pull on that Canada sweater, can’t wait to see Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk turn up the noise

See Full Page