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The Story of the New York Rangers & the ‘Missing Piece’
It has been 19 years since the New York Rangers ended their ‘curse’ (if you believe in those kind of things) and won the Stanley Cup in 1994 after...
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Jonathan Toews Named Finalist for Mark Messier Leadership Award
The NHL announced this morning that Chicago Blackhawks captain, Jonathan Toews, is a finalist for the 2013 Mark Messier Leadership Award for his excellent leadership qualities in the Blackhawks locker room....
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The Greatest Stanley Cup Playoff Game Ever
Over the years, the Stanley Cup has been awarded to a multitude of teams that have battled their way to hockey immortality through blood, sweat, and tears. The road to...
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The WHA: A Look Back 40 Years Later
On the 40th anniversary of the WHA’s first-ever champions, the New England Whalers, we take a look back at how it began, what made it important and how it...
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Stanley Cup Playoffs: The Best in All of Sport
She stands in at 35.25 inches high and 35 pounds of silver and nickel alloy. She is the Stanley Cup, perhaps the most prestigious trophy in all of professional...
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What Was The Best NHL Draft Year?
Over the last 30-plus years, the NHL Entry Draft has served as a stage for teams to select some of the best young players available to them. As of late,...
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Wayne Gretzky’s Best Lineup
When filling out an all-time Wayne Gretzky roster, one may run into 99 problems but 99 ain’t one. Surely there is no dearth of talent, especially considering the team’s that...
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The Best NHL Lineup Ever: The Forwards
Part 1 – The Defensemen Part 2 – The Forwards Part 3 – The Goalies The NHL has a long and storied existence. Legendary teams, lines and players serve as...
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Vote Now: Gretzky, Lemieux……Then Who?
Many people believe Wayne Gretzky is the greatest player to ever live since he owns nearly every NHL scoring record. There are other fans out there who believe Mario Lemieux...
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Battle on the Hudson: The Greatest Playoff Series in NHL History
Seven games in thirteen days, 27 periods, two teams six miles apart, and two organizations taking very different routes in their quest to reach the Stanley Cup Finals. These are...
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Wayne Gretzky’s Greatest Game With The New York Rangers
When the New York Rangers signed Wayne Gretzky as a free agent in the summer of 1996, the hope was that a reunion with his friend and team captain Mark...
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THW Panel: The 2012 Hockey Hall of Fame Class
There is no shortage of offense among this year’s Hall of Fame class. Pavel Bure, Adam Oates, Joe Sakic, and Mats Sundin were all premier offensive players during the 1990s....