Alexander Mogilny: The Great Russian Enigma THW Archives | February 18, 2024 Of all the great players to dazzle the NHL, some of the finest and most controversial have emanated from Mother Russia. From Sergei Fedorov to Sergei Bobrovsky, Pavel Bure to Pavel…
History of the Florida Panthers Captains THW Archives | January 28, 2024 If you find yourself wearing a big “C” on your sweater, you can assume that you have reached the pinnacle of individual hockey success. Being named team captain is an…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 22 Matthew Zator | January 22, 2024 Jan. 22 is a very eventful date in the history of the National Hockey League. It has given us everything from big personal milestones, great goaltending, and even a pair…
Rangers’ Most Impactful Trades of All-Time Scott Blair | January 6, 2024 As an Original Six team, the New York Rangers have been involved in a ton of trades, some of little significance, and some that have shaped or reshaped the entire…
World Junior Championship All-Time Leading Scorers Logan Horn | December 26, 2023 The World Junior Championships are here. It is one of the best hockey tournaments of the year. The kids bring so much excitement to the rinks – it’s infectious. Pile…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 12 Matthew Zator | November 12, 2023 This has been a very interesting and busy date in NHL history. A legendary arena opened, a bitter rivalry began, and a whole slew of Hockey Hall of Famers had…
7 NHL Superstar Careers Cut Short by Injury Pete Bauer | November 6, 2023 A lot of players – good, solid, dependable players – had careers that were cut short by injuries. A number of star players never reached their full potential statistically because…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 31 Matthew Zator | October 31, 2023 Halloween has provided us with plenty of (hat) tricks and treats throughout the history of the National Hockey League. The Great One haunted goaltenders across the league, while some of…
Matthews Joins Elite Club of 300 Goals in 500 (or Fewer) Games The Old Prof | October 14, 2023 On Wednesday, Oct. 11, in a thrilling 6-5 shootout win, the Toronto Maple Leafs came back to beat the Montreal Canadiens. Trailing 5-3 with under five minutes remaining in the…
The NHL’s Top-50 Russians of All-Time Patrick Brown | September 15, 2023 The very first Russian-born and trained player to make it to the NHL was Victor Nechayev, whose marriage to an American woman allowed him entry into the USA. He played…
12 of the Fastest Skaters Ever in the NHL Josh Bell | September 7, 2023 The NHL is getting faster. Gone are the days when hitting and grinding are enough to compete in the best league in the world. Now, speed and skill reign supreme.…
Canucks’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time Matthew Zator | August 18, 2023 *This was originally published in Aug. 2021 and was most recently updated in Aug. 2023 Over the years the Vancouver Canucks have had a plethora of talented goal scorers grace…