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Ryan Gagne

Ryan Gagne has been writing hockey stories since the third grade and has now written professionally about his childhood heroes, Andy Moog and Jaromir Jagr. As a lifelong Boston Bruins fan, he takes great pride in talking about the current lineup while sharing his love of the team's history. Additionally, as an avid supporter of Swedish hockey, he loves to share his passion for writing with everyone.

Swedish Players in the Hockey Hall of Fame

Ryan Gagne | January 10, 2026

The Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) was established in 1943, with the first players inducted in 1945. There is a misconception about the HHOF because most players enshrined have had…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

NHL Players – Most Games Without a Stanley Cup

Ryan Gagne | December 30, 2025

Winning the Stanley Cup is one of the most challenging accomplishments a professional hockey player can achieve. If you don’t believe it, ask some of the members of the Hockey…

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NHL’s Longest Active Playoff Streaks

Ryan Gagne | December 21, 2025

The NHL plays 82 regular season games, and out of 32 teams, only 16 advance to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, one of professional sports’ most challenging tournaments to win a…

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10 Best First-Round Drafted Goalies in NHL History

Ryan Gagne | December 19, 2025

*This archive was originally published before the 2023 NHL Draft Historically, more than 12,000 players have been drafted in the NHL Amateur (1963-1978) and Entry Drafts (1979-present), with around 11…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft

Greatest Calgary Flame to Wear No. 10

Ryan Gagne | December 7, 2025

*This was originally published in Aug. 2022 In case you missed one of the most significant transactions of recent NHL offseasons, former Florida Panthers’ all-time leading scorer Jonathan Huberdeau was…

Categories Archives, Calgary Flames, Flames History, Hockey History

Notable NHL Captains Who Got Traded

Ryan Gagne | November 30, 2025

*This article was originally published in Aug. 2021 The National Hockey League is a professional sports league and a business at the same time. The lines often get blurred, especially…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis

Gretzky, Ovechkin and the Goalies They Scored On (A Lot)

Ryan Gagne | November 29, 2025

Hockey fans who were old enough probably remember where they were on Mar. 23, 1994. Wayne Gretzky, known as The Great One, took a pass from longtime teammate Marty McSorely…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Kings History, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Oilers History, Rangers History, St Louis Blues, Washington Capitals

10 NHL Players with the Most Stanley Cups

Ryan Gagne | November 26, 2025

According to numbers obtained from NHL Records, there have been 1,090 players to win the Stanley Cup, with 467 players (42%) winning it more than once. Interestingly, the further we…

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Longest Winning Streaks in NHL History

Ryan Gagne | November 17, 2025

In Feb. 2024, the Edmonton Oilers came within 60 minutes of tying an NHL record with their 17th consecutive win. They only fell short of the mark held by the…

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All-Time Best Player From Every NHL Team

Ryan Gagne | November 11, 2025

*This article was updated in November 2025**Archive originally written by Jeff Seide Inside the Hockey Hall of Fame, there’s a large room–a sanctuary–that honors hockey’s most notable players, athletes, builders,…

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Jaromír Jágr Breaks Gretzky’s Professional Hockey Goal Record

Ryan Gagne | October 31, 2025

Like a fine wine, Jaromír Jágr has only improved with age. As a 19-year-old in 1990, Jágr made his NHL debut and finished his rookie season hoisting the Stanley Cup.…

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Top 10 Longest Stanley Cup Playoff Streaks

Ryan Gagne | October 23, 2025

The 2025-26 NHL season is here, with playoff aspirations very much alive throughout the league. Some teams have been a consistent presence in the postseason, with the Toronto Maple Leafs…

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