Ray Bourque – A Long Way to the Stanley Cup Josh Bell | December 28, 2023 When talking about all-time greats in hockey, there are a few names that come to mind. Wayne Gretzky. Bobby Orr. Mario Lemieux. Among those greats, one defenseman had arguably the…
7 Cool Things About Jarome Iginla: Calgary Flames Hall of Famer The Old Prof | December 24, 2023 Former Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla was both a great hockey player and a class act. Now, he’s in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Related: Meet the 2020 Hockey Hall…
Canadiens’ Andrei Markov – Revisiting the General’s Career Melissa Boyd | December 20, 2023 *Originally published in April 2020 Andrei Markov, one of the Montreal Canadiens’ all-time great defensemen, announced his retirement from professional hockey on April 16, 2020, at the age of 41.…
Oilers History: The Paul Coffey Effect THW Archives | December 13, 2023 Unless you were fortunate enough to be around to witness Paul Coffey play during his prime, it is unlikely you can comprehend how important he was to the success of the Edmonton…
Martin St. Louis, the Little Big Man Eugene Helfrick | December 6, 2023 Little Big Men have always been a staple in the NHL. You know the type: fast as the wind, nimble on their feet, quick with their hands and tough to…
Marc-Andre Fleury’s Case as a Hall of Famer Shaun Filippelli | November 28, 2023 Marc-André Fleury has been one of the best goaltenders in the NHL since he was picked first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2003. One of only three goalies in…
Jaromír Jágr Breaks Gretzky’s Professional Hockey Goal Record Ryan Gagne | October 31, 2023 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.…
9 Cool Things About Dave Semenko: Edmonton Oilers’ Enforcer The Old Prof | October 29, 2023 Dave Semenko was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who was a left-winger in the World Hockey Association (WHA) for two seasons and the NHL for 10 seasons. In total,…
Islanders’ Denis Potvin: Overlooked Greatness Nathaniel Oliver | October 29, 2023 Today’s NHL fan does not recognize how masterful of a defender Denis Potvin was when he played. A 1991 inductee into the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Vanier, Ontario native…
Los Angeles Kings’ Anze Kopitar: Hall of Fame Worthy? Kevin Armstrong | October 27, 2023 The Los Angeles Kings’ captain Anze Kopitar has a big mantel over his fireplace in his house. This is a safe assumption given all those awards he’s racked up in…
Mike Bullard: The Penguin Who Wouldn’t Tank George Majchrzak | October 23, 2023 As the NHL enters the home stretch for the 2022-23 season, the Connor Bedard Watch is in full swing, with plenty of worthy contenders for the coveted first overall pick…
Paul Kariya – The Original Mighty Duck Josh Bell | October 16, 2023 Paul Kariya was a young phenom, the face of a young franchise. He was given lofty expectations and broke into the league around the same time as two other comparable…