Top 3 All-Time Sabres Goalies THW Archives | September 14, 2023 Throughout the history of the Buffalo Sabres, the organization has been fortunate with the goaltending position. They’ve had some of the biggest names that have played the position don the blue…
5 Tips to Be Your Beer League Best THW Archives | September 14, 2023 I’ve been waiting for the phone to ring for 10 years. It still hasn’t, but I’ll be ready when it does. And although, I was never a Boy Scout, I…
10 Biggest Oilers Draft Busts Since 2000 THW Archives | September 13, 2023 The Edmonton Oilers struggles at the draft table have been well documented over the years. Poor drafting and developing has been a critical factor in why the Oilers have made…
Why Minnesota Is Truly the State of Hockey THW Archives | September 8, 2023 The State of Hockey… What does it mean? Where does it come from? It’s hardly a secret that Minnesota has long been a hockey Mecca. The first hockey teams in…
The Day the Mark Messier Era Ended in New York THW Archives | September 6, 2023 A decade of futility for the New York Rangers that started in the late 1990s began with one event in July 1997. It wasn’t a game the Rangers lost, a…
Myth of the Montreal Canadiens’ Early Success THW Archives | September 5, 2023 For generations, the Habs have been dogged by accusations that their historic Stanley Cup success was because they had territorial rights to the best players French Canada had to offer.…
10 Reasons Hockey Is the Greatest Sport on Earth THW Archives | September 3, 2023 If you’re reading this, you’re probably already aware that hockey is the undisputed best sport on the planet. But if you really need some extra convincing, here’s a list of…
Longest Stanley Cup Droughts THW Archives | September 2, 2023 It’s often said that the Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to win in professional sports. Of the league’s 32 teams, only 20 have won the Stanley Cup and just…
The Best Nicknames in Hockey THW Archives | August 30, 2023 Colorful hockey nicknames are an integral part of the game’s history. They’re as much a part of hockey as the blue line. You’re given one early by your mite’s coach…
The 8 Best Defensive Forwards in Hockey History THW Archives | August 26, 2023 To many, high scoring, firewagon hockey carries the highest degree of entertainment. While others, this author included, prefer the bite-your-nails-to-the-knuckle closeness of a hard-fought, tactically masterful, defensive battle. Though many…
Quebec Nordiques – A History of Beer, Brawls, and Van Halen THW Archives | August 21, 2023 The Quebec Nordiques almost didn’t exist. And depending on who you ask, maybe they shouldn’t have existed at all. In fact, their story begins on the other side of the continent,…
2000 NHL Draft: 21 Goalies Selected Before Henrik Lundqvist THW Archives | August 18, 2023 Based on Henrik Lundqvist’s career statistics, one might think that the New York Rangers goaltender was a top pick in the NHL Draft. However, some might be hard pressed to…