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THW Archives

The archives of THW contain over 40,000 posts on all things hockey. We aim to share with you some of the gems we've published over the years.

The 5 Greatest Hockey Players Ever

THW Archives | May 6, 2025

This post about the greatest hockey players ever was first published in July 2015 by former THW writer Felix Sicard. We can’t imagine the list changing anytime soon. Sidney Crosby…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Top 10 Lists

Little Known Facts About the Stanley Cup

THW Archives | May 2, 2025

Every hockey fan knows what the Stanley Cup is and hopes that their team will bring it home. Some even hope to be able to lift the coveted silver cup…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

The 5 Greatest Goaltenders in NHL History

THW Archives | May 2, 2025

Ranking goaltenders throughout the history of the NHL is an arduous task. Multiple factors must be considered: sheer dominance, longevity, impact on the sport, etc. For some, raw win and ring totals…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending

NHL’s Top 5 Defensive Defensemen of the 2010s

THW Archives | April 29, 2025

*This post was originally published in 2019 The 2010s have come and gone, and as we embark on a new decade, the hockey world has been reminiscing on the greatest…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Top 10 Lists

Best Undrafted Players in NHL History

THW Archives | April 29, 2025

Throughout NHL history, the league’s elite players have typically been those selected in the annual NHL Entry Draft. The position and round in which these players are drafted are often…

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Worst Toronto Maple Leafs Trades

THW Archives | April 28, 2025

There have been some horrible, terrible and embarrassing trades by the Toronto Maple Leafs in team history. But in recent memory, the number one worst trade blows all the others…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Maple Leafs Transactions, NHL Trade Analysis, Toronto Maple Leafs

The TJ Oshie Trade Analyzed

THW Archives | April 27, 2025

It has been nearly 10 years since a blockbuster trade went down during the offseason between the St. Louis Blues and the Washington Capitals. The Blues sent forward TJ Oshie…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Capitals History, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis, St Louis Blues, Washington Capitals

Redoing the 2005 NHL Draft

THW Archives | April 25, 2025

Originally written in April 2015 It’s been almost 20 years since one of the most noteworthy drafts in recent NHL history took place in Ottawa, Ontario. The 2005 NHL Draft…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft

Blackhawks’ Worst Trades of All-Time

THW Archives | April 19, 2025

It is always easy to determine the winner and loser of a trade long after the fact. The Chicago Blackhawks have made some awful trades that looked like mistakes the very moment they made them. Here are the five worst trades in franchise history.

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis

Top 5 Goaltenders of the 1970s

THW Archives | April 19, 2025

Ranking all-time greats, no matter the sport, is a near-impossible task. Almost every era is drastically different from the next and the game of hockey is no different. With that…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending

Top 10 Hockey Celebrations of All Time

THW Archives | April 16, 2025

Originally published in July 2015, this post has stood the test of time. We feel many of our new fans will enjoy it. The NHL has seen its fair share of…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Top 10 Lists

Old School NHL Jerseys – Gone But Not Forgotten

THW Archives | April 13, 2025

Over the last decade-plus, NHL teams have been getting creative when redesigning their logos or creating their third alternate jerseys. New sleek designs have been on the rise lately, which…

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