Lightning: 5 Best Yzerman-Era Draft Picks Eugene Helfrick | June 25, 2023 Throughout his tenure with the Tampa Bay Lightning, general manager Steve Yzerman found great success at the draft. Even if he struggled at times with first-round picks, his team of…
Reliving Every NHL Team’s First Goal Ryan Gagne | June 24, 2023 The NHL played its first games on Dec. 19, 1917. Although there is no definitive time for the first puck drop in league history, research shows that the Montreal Wanderers…
Today in Hockey History: June 24 Matthew Zator | June 24, 2023 Two National Hockey League seasons concluded on this date, one in a very memorable fashion. June 24 has also hosted four different NHL Entry Drafts over the years, which welcomed…
Anaheim Ducks’ 2022 Draft Class: 1 Year Later Corey Abbott | June 23, 2023 The Anaheim Ducks‘ 2022 NHL Draft class received high marks after management addressed some needs, notably on defense, and built on what has become an impressive prospect pool. General manager…
Montreal Canadiens’ 2015 Draft Class Revisited Shawn Wilken | June 23, 2023 Welcome back to another edition of the Montreal Canadiens draft class revisited, where we look at each selection and use hindsight to determine whether they made the right choice or missed out…
Grading the Red Wings’ First Round Picks of the Last Decade Devin Little | June 23, 2023 *Originally published in June 2021 The history of the NHL draft, or any draft, is filled with “coulda, shoulda, wouldas.” Player development and scouting is a guessing game that determines…
Maple Leafs’ Fans Continuing Love Affair with Felix Potvin The Old Prof | June 23, 2023 When my son Jim was a youngster, as a thing to do together we started to collect hockey cards. Because I taught at the University of Alberta and lived in…
One for the Ages: Billy Smith’s 1981-82 NHL Season Nathaniel Oliver | June 23, 2023 Unless you played for the New York Islanders or were a fan of the team, you despised Billy Smith. He was mean and ornery to say the least, and wielded…
Today in Hockey History: June 23 Matthew Zator | June 23, 2023 On this date, the Hockey Hall of Fame opened its doors to the greatest player who ever laced up a pair of skates in the National Hockey League. Also, we…
Bruins’ Draft History Under Don Sweeney Carrie Salls | June 22, 2023 Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney’s first National Hockey League Entry Draft was one for the ages. Just over one month after the former Boston defenseman got the job, he…
Flames & Oilers Trade History Revisited Ryan Gagne | June 22, 2023 The Calgary Flames joined the NHL as the Atlanta Flames in 1972. While the team was in Georgia, they had no interstate rivals like the two Pennsylvania teams, the Pittsburgh…
Revisiting Pierre Turgeon’s Hockey Hall of Fame Career Mike Meyer | June 22, 2023 Pierre Turgeon, a name synonymous with skill, finesse, and scoring prowess, left an indelible mark on the NHL during his illustrious career. Born on Aug. 28, 1969, in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec,…