Revisiting Maple Leafs’ Trade of Phil Kessel to the Penguins The Old Prof | November 25, 2023 Phil Kessel was traded from the Boston Bruins to the Toronto Maple Leafs on September 18, 2009, for two first-round and a second-round draft pick. At the time, Kessel was…
6 Times Oilers Rallied From Being Outside Playoffs at Thanksgiving Brian Swane | November 24, 2023 While there wasn’t a single game on American Thanksgiving yesterday (Nov. 23), as every team had a holiday break, it is one of the most important days on the NHL…
Remembering Viktor Tikhonov: A Hockey Legend THW Archives | November 24, 2023 Most North American hockey observers remember Viktor Tikhonov as a harsh taskmaster, who ruled over his players like a drill sergeant, barking out orders and letting them know who was…
Remember the World the Last Time the Maple Leafs Won a Round Spencer Lazary | November 24, 2023 *This article was published ahead of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs when the Toronto Maple Leafs advanced past the Tampa Bay Lightning for their first series win since 2004. The…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 24 Matthew Zator | November 24, 2023 This date in National Hockey League history was very eventful in both Detroit and Philadelphia. In addition, a pair of Hall of Famers hung up their skates, an all-time great…
The NHL’s Most Unbreakable Playoff Records Andrew Forbes | November 23, 2023 A while back we sat down together and opened the NHL’s record book in search of some of the game’s most unbreakable records. While Wayne Gretzky’s name is found throughout…
7 Cool Things About the Buffalo Sabres French Connection The Old Prof | November 23, 2023 If you are a Buffalo Sabres fan and you have any years on you at all, you’re familiar with the famous French Connection line. It was the name given to…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 23 Matthew Zator | November 23, 2023 A pair of Hockey Hall of Famers scored their 600th goals on this date in National Hockey League history. There were also countless memories for both teams in New York…
Top 3 All-Time Rangers Goalies THW Archives | November 22, 2023 Of all the goaltenders who have played for the New York Rangers in their 90-year history, six are members of the Hockey Hall of Fame, two are in the United…
Vladislav Tretiak: Goaltending Guru THW Archives | November 22, 2023 Over the last few decades, individuals such as Vladislav Tretiak have shaped the game of hockey in unbelievable ways. It has often been noted that Tretiak never had a fair…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 22 Matthew Zator | November 22, 2023 If you were to walk through the wings of the Hockey Hall of Fame, you would see the names of a lot of players who had big moments on this…
NHL’s Top 5 All-Time Indigenous Players Trege Wilson | November 21, 2023 *This was originally published in June 2021 The NHL has had 7,623 players suit up since it first started in 1917. Of those 7,000-plus players, only about 80 have been…