Today in Hockey History: July 25 Matthew Zator | July 25, 2023 One of the most colorful coaches in the history of the National Hockey League got his first job in the league on this date. Also, a pair of elite goaltenders…
Revisiting Sedins’ Linemates: Trent Klatt Matthew Zator | July 24, 2023 Henrik and Daniel Sedin will go down as two of the most iconic Vancouver Canucks in franchise history. Currently, Henrik holds the record for games played (1,330), assists (830), points…
Buffalo Sabres’ Worst Trades Ever Matthew Morris | July 24, 2023 Last week we looked at some of the best trades the Buffalo Sabres have made in their history, and while the list was impressive, it raises the question – what…
Flames & Maple Leafs Trade History Revisited Ryan Gagne | July 24, 2023 The Calgary Flames joined the NHL as the Atlanta Flames in 1972 before moving to Alberta for the start of the 1980 season, becoming the seventh team located north of…
Today in Hockey History: July 24 Matthew Zator | July 24, 2023 On this date, the Los Angeles Kings brought back one of the great players in their franchise’s history for the third time. Also, a dramatic coaching move was finally made…
Canucks Draft Misses Since 2015 Adam Kierszenblat | July 23, 2023 The Vancouver Canucks have struggled to draft and develop players for a large part of the past seven years. Yes, they have found some key players like Thatcher Demko and…
Pittsburgh Penguins’ 10 Best Defensemen in Team History Nick Horwat | July 23, 2023 It may seem cut and dry who the top defenseman in Pittsburgh Penguins history is, but the players leading up to it have made a case for themselves. While the…
Hockey History – the NHL “Second Six” Nathaniel Oliver | July 23, 2023 In March 1965, a formal process began headed by then NHL President Clarence Campbell so that the league would expand its operation to include a second division of six teams. Gone…
Today in Hockey History: July 23 Matthew Zator | July 23, 2023 A pair of “Original ”6 National Hockey League rivals made a one-sided trade on this date. Also, July 23 saw a long-time executive take a new job, the face of…
Ottawa Senators Indigenous and Metis Connections Paul Quinney | July 22, 2023 Only eight players with Indigenous roots have ever laced up a pair of skates for the Ottawa Senators in the 31 years the modern version of the team has been…
Present-Day Rangers Have Similarities with 1990s Red Wings Scott Blair | July 22, 2023 The New York Rangers show similarities to the 1990s Detroit Red Wings. Both teams had and have deep prospect pools with a tough lineup to crack. So far during the…
Today in Hockey History: July 22 Matthew Zator | July 22, 2023 This date in National Hockey League history has not been the most eventful by any means, but it has still provided some interesting tidbits. One veteran player got traded twice…