Calgary Flames’ Best All-Time Rupert McDonald | July 16, 2023 The Calgary Flames were originally founded in 1972 and started in Atlanta, but relocated to Calgary in 1980. They have had many great seasons over the years, none better than…
Blues Made the Right Move Despite Thompson’s Strong Season Ethan Carter | July 16, 2023 Given Tage Thompson’s dominance in 2022-23, we can now reassure the St. Louis Blues‘ fanbase. On July 1, 2018, the Blues traded Thompson to the Buffalo Sabres for Ryan O’Reilly.…
Today in Hockey History: July 16 Matthew Zator | July 16, 2023 July 16 has not been the busiest day in National Hockey League history. However, a pair of Hockey Hall of Famers found new homes, and two playoff heroes were born…
Oilers’ Loss of Curtis Joseph in Free-Agency Rocked Franchise Brian Swane | July 16, 2023 Curtis Joseph’s Edmonton Oilers debut, on Jan. 13, 1996, was a transformative moment for the franchise. Likewise, his exit from Edmonton, coming exactly two and a half years later, on…
Ducks’ Free Agent Misses: Sergei Fedorov Jordan Reinhardt | July 16, 2023 The Anaheim Ducks recently dabbled in the 2023 unrestricted free agent market by inking two-time Stanley Cup champion Alex Killorn and grizzled veteran Radko Gudas to four- and three-year deals,…
20 Years of 1st Overall Draft Picks – Power Rankings Jacob Billington | July 15, 2023 *this was updated during the 2023 offseason but doesn’t include Connor Bedard Every year, the NHL welcomes the best teenagers in the world to the top league. Of course, in…
Where Are They Now? The Jonathan Cheechoo Edition THW Archives | July 15, 2023 This article was originally written in August, 2015. Updated in 2020. In 2005-06, a 25-year-old native of Moose Factory, Ontario, one of the most northern settlements in the Province located…
Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Phil Housley Andrew Forbes | July 15, 2023 One game. That’s all it takes for a player to be considered a former member of a franchise. But rarely are those player remembered when it comes to historical conversations…
Rangers’ 5 Best Late-Round Draft Picks Tom Castro | July 15, 2023 With the 2023 NHL Draft in the rearview mirror, many New York Rangers fans would be hard-pressed to name any of their team’s bottom-round selections made at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena…
Brett Lindros: A Promising Career Cut Short Dayton Reimer | July 14, 2023 Everyone has heard of Eric Lindros. He was the first overall pick in 1991 and started his career with a bang, refusing to sign with the Quebec Nordiques, the team…
Today in Hockey History: July 14 Matthew Zator | July 14, 2023 July 14 was a day that saw two big-name general managers hired by two “Original Six” franchises. Also, some future head coaches and executives were on the move during the…
Canucks Forgotten Ones: Michael Peca Matthew Zator | July 14, 2023 Over their 50-year history, the Vancouver Canucks have had many players come through the doors of Rogers Arena and the Pacific Coliseum. It’s hard to remember them all, especially when they are…