Top 5 Players From France in NHL History Nathaniel Oliver | January 19, 2022 When André Peloffy suited up for the expansion 1974-75 Washington Capitals, he became the first player born in France to play in the National Hockey League. Originally selected by the…
They Wore It Once: Bruins Players and Their Unique Numbers Carrie Salls | January 19, 2022 Probably the most memorable sweater number retirement ceremony in Boston Bruins history occurred on Dec. 3, 1987 when Raymond Bourque surprises the legendary Phil Esposito and delighted the fans at…
Revisiting the Golden Knights’ Trade for Max Pacioretty Ben Fisher | January 18, 2022 They say that the best trades in sports come when both teams involved stand to benefit, but try telling that to fans of the Vegas Golden Knights in the aftermath…
Mark Messier – NHL Legend and 6-Time Stanley Cup Winner Jeff Seide | January 18, 2022 Mark Messier did it all in a career that spanned 25 NHL seasons over four decades. He’s the only player in NHL history to captain two different professional teams to…
Forgotten Philadelphia Flyers: Ruslan Fedotenko Nathan Moser | January 18, 2022 When we look back on the contributions of Ukrainian forward Ruslan Fedotenko, his time with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins are likely the first things that come to…
The Strangest Superstitions in NHL History Greg Boysen | January 18, 2022 As professional athletes, NHL hockey players will do whatever it takes to be successful on the ice. On top of their on and off-ice training and preparation, many players throughout…
Jacques Plante: The Man in the Fiberglass Mask THW Archives | January 17, 2022 The month of November is perhaps the most important for any present-day goaltender guarding the crease in the National Hockey League – but most might not even know why. It…
2013 NHL Entry Draft: Where Are They Now? Eugene Helfrick | January 17, 2022 With the 2013 NHL Entry Draft approaching its’ ninth-anniversary this offseason, let’s look back at the top picks to see how their careers have progressed. So, have the top-10 picks…
Most Games Played By a Goalie in One NHL Season THW Archives | January 17, 2022 Marc Denis can proudly say that he etched his name into the hockey history book somewhere. He’s earned a spot on this list of most games played by a goalie…
Red Wings’ Top 5 Defensemen of All Time Ranked THW Archives | January 16, 2022 The Detroit Red Wings are about as decorated as an NHL franchise can be. While legendary forwards like Gordie Howe and Steve Yzerman dominate the team’s record books, the Red…
Every NHL Team’s Top Prospect – 2021-22 Midseason Update Peter Baracchini | January 16, 2022 For every NHL team, prospects are always coming and going. As they finish off their junior, college careers or make the jump over from their European leagues, they are poised…
NHL TV Blackouts & Why They Happen? Kyle Gipe | January 16, 2022 Picture a scenario. Your local NHL team is playing a nationally-televised game. It’s on ESPN+, which you access through an app because you don’t have cable or satellite. You’re excited…
