Steve Yzerman, The Captain THW Archives | September 25, 2023 To locals, he was simply known as “The Captain.” Unfortunately overshadowed by two guys named Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux over most of his career, Steve Yzerman finally got the…
7 Things About Roberto Luongo Kyle Gipe | September 22, 2023 Roberto Luongo is one of the most accomplished goaltenders in league history and ranks among the best at the position in numerous categories. But not only was he an elite…
Darryl Sittler – Toronto Maple Leafs Legend THW Archives | September 18, 2023 Darryl Sittler, the most popular player in Toronto Maple Leafs history, captured the imagination of hockey fans everywhere. In his 15-year NHL career, he scored 484 goals, 637 assists, and 1,121 points in…
Jonathan Toews: Beyond the Glory Gail Kauchak | September 13, 2023 Much consideration has been given to the legacy of Jonathan Toews, 15-year captain and three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Chicago Blackhawks. He missed the 2020-21 season due to complications…
7 Cool Things About Ex-Maple Leafs’ Captain Mats Sundin The Old Prof | August 24, 2023 Mats Sundin played for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1994 to 2008. Over his tenure with the team, he was their captain and their leader. He’s currently the franchise leader…
Remembering Borje Salming: “King” of Maple Leafs’ Defensemen The Old Prof | August 23, 2023 Borje Salming played 16 seasons for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1973 to 1989. In his more than 1,000 regular-season games (1,099 to be exact), he scored 148 goals and…
Ilya Kovalchuk: A Career Retrospective Christian Thorsberg | August 18, 2023 On Jan. 6, 2006, late in the second period of a regular-season Pittsburgh Penguins-Atlanta Thrashers tilt, a 22-year-old Ilya Kovalchuk is left dangerously uncovered on the near-side point of the…
7 Cool Things About Carey Price The Old Prof | August 16, 2023 *This was originally published in Aug. 2021 For many years, Carey Price’s peers named him the Best Goalie in the NHL. Even though he may have played his last NHL…
Canucks: 5 Cool Things About Pius Suter Matthew Zator | August 14, 2023 After staying quiet on the free-agent front for about a month and a half, the Vancouver Canucks signed former Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings pivot Pius Suter to a…
Stan Mikita: A True Chicago Legend Greg Boysen | August 8, 2023 On Aug. 7, 2018, the hockey world lost one of its greatest ambassadors and the city of Chicago lost one of its biggest sports legends. Stan Mikita passed away at…
Canadiens’ Ken Dryden – Truly One of a Kind Melissa Boyd | August 8, 2023 Originally written by Alexander Sciola, with updates by M. Boyd. The impact of Ken Dryden’s incredible legacy and body of work has been felt off the ice just as much…
Canucks Forgotten Ones: Mike Keane Matthew Zator | August 6, 2023 Over their 50-year history, the Vancouver Canucks have had many players come through the doors of Rogers Arena and the Pacific Coliseum. It’s hard to remember them all, especially when they are…