The Sedin Twins and the 1999 NHL Entry Draft THW Archives | September 26, 2023 June 26, 1999, was a day that changed the fortunes of the Vancouver Canucks for more than just the next decade. This, of course, being the day of the NHL…
Ottawa Senators’ Best All-Time Ben Fraser | September 25, 2023 The Ottawa Senators have had a number of franchise faces since their inception in 1992. Many fans ask common questions about their teams as to whom would be their prospective…
The Real NHL Expansion Markets Are in Europe Josh Bell | September 25, 2023 For any professional sports league, growth is crucial. The NHL has shown that they know this by adding the Vegas Golden Knights in 2017-18 and the Seattle Kraken for the…
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…
Kovalev and the Rangers: Eventful, Successful and Disappointing Tom Castro | September 24, 2023 Alexei Kovalev’s place in New York Rangers history is secure. The Russian forward with the infectious, boyish smile and the prodigious talent will never be forgotten by a fanbase who…
Alex Steen Trade Revisited Andrew Forbes | September 24, 2023 Since 1967, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been looking for answers on how to get their hands back on hockey’s holy grail. They’ve rebuilt, hired general manager after general manager…
Montreal Canadiens 50-Goal Scorers Jeff Seide | September 24, 2023 The Montreal Canadiens have six players who have made it into the celebrated 50-goal club. Prior to 1970, the elusive milestone was rarely reached. During the 1970s and 1980s, as seasons…
Ottawa Senators Jersey History Dayton Reimer | September 23, 2023 The NHL has been under a redesign fever for the last several seasons. The Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars have been some of the boldest as of late, completely changing…
Chinese Hockey Expanding at an Astonishing Rate Josh Bell | September 23, 2023 *This article was originally published in Sep. 2021 The Chinese Ice Hockey Association (CIHA) has a goal. They have been expanding in the hockey market for years now and they…
Top 5 Canadiens Trades in the Bergevin Era Melissa Boyd | September 23, 2023 Marc Bergevin was a busy general manager after taking over at the helm of the Montreal Canadiens in 2012. While some of his decisions left people bewildered, others earned him…
Lightning Owner Jeff Vinik: A Champion on the Ice & in the Community Nick Butts | September 22, 2023 In a time of uncertainty, social unrest, and growing financial inequality, it seems difficult, if not absurd, to root for the success of a multi-billionaire businessman. Tampa Bay Lightning owner,…
Ranking Every Hart Trophy Winner From 2005 to 2022 Eugene Helfrick | September 22, 2023 As the NHL equivalent to a Most Valuable Player award, the Hart Memorial Trophy is the league’s most coveted award. Often times it coincides with the league’s top goal-scorer or…