Canadiens’ Retired Jerseys – the Story of a Famed Franchise THW Archives | May 15, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens, one of the oldest professional sports franchises in North America, have a very storied past of success. They have honoured 18 players by taking their 15 jersey…
Lorne “Gump” Worsley: The Story of an Icon THW Archives | May 14, 2026 Lorne “Gump” Worsley, born and raised in Montreal, was the last NHL goalie to play without a mask. “My face is my mask,” he would say, refusing to don facial…
The Evolution of Brad Marchand THW Archives | May 11, 2026 Former Boston Bruin and current Florida Panthers’ left winger Brad Marchand has developed himself from a fourth-line pest into one of the NHL’s premier scorers. His path to joining the…
Brass Bonanza Silenced: The Demise of the Hartford Whalers THW Archives | May 6, 2026 Hockey fans love nostalgia. We love the past and all the traditions of the NHL. The retro sweaters and the defunct teams, we all love them. It’s a huge reason…
The 5 Greatest Hockey Players Ever THW Archives | May 6, 2026 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…
Little Known Facts About the Stanley Cup THW Archives | May 2, 2026 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…
The 5 Greatest Goaltenders in NHL History THW Archives | May 2, 2026 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…
NHL’s Top 5 Defensive Defensemen of the 2010s THW Archives | April 29, 2026 *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…
Best Undrafted Players in NHL History THW Archives | April 29, 2026 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…
Worst Toronto Maple Leafs Trades THW Archives | April 28, 2026 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…
The TJ Oshie Trade Analyzed THW Archives | April 27, 2026 It has been more than 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…
Blackhawks’ Worst Trades of All-Time THW Archives | April 18, 2026 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.
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