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Old School NHL Jerseys – Gone But Not Forgotten

THW Archives | December 7, 2024

Over the last decade-plus, NHL teams have been getting creative when redesigning their logos or creating their third alternate jerseys. New sleek designs have been on the rise lately, which…

NHL Expansion Draft Rules and Regulations

Andrew Forbes | December 7, 2024

*This was originally published in May 2017 With NHL expansion to Seattle having recently occurred, the discussion around hockey will eventually turn to the deadlines for protected lists and possible players…

Greatest Calgary Flame to Wear No. 10

Ryan Gagne | December 7, 2024

*This was originally published in Aug. 2022 In case you missed one of the most significant transactions of the NHL offseason, former Florida Panthers’ all-time leading scorer Jonathan Huberdeau was…

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 7

Matthew Zator | December 7, 2024

This was a significant date in Montreal as their greatest captain played his first game with the “C” on his sweater. There were numerous Hall of Famers who had big…

10 Best 7th Round Picks Since 2005

Matthew Zator | December 6, 2024

*Article was updated in December 2024 The NHL Draft is used to try and level the playing field in the league. The teams near the bottom of the league standings…

Frederik Andersen Trade Revisited

Andrew Forbes | December 6, 2024

For five seasons, Frederik Andersen patrolled the crease for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Though he had some ups and downs with the team, he was well-liked — for the most…

The Worst Teams in Stanley Cup Playoff History

THW Archives | December 6, 2024

This article was originally written in Jan. 2015. If you followed the 2015 NFL Playoffs, you know the NFC South champion Carolina Panthers moved on to the Divisional Round. A…

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 6

Matthew Zator | December 6, 2024

The greatest player to ever skate in the National Hockey League set another one of his numerous records on this date. Also, there was a trio of very rare goaltending…

Who’s Never Picked #1 in the Draft

Tony Wolak | December 5, 2024

With the draft on the horizon, we thought it would be a good time to remind you of which teams have never picked first in the NHL Entry Draft. Written…

Lightning Have Made the Most From 2012 Trade with the Avalanche

Eugene Helfrick | December 5, 2024

When the Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche faced off in the 2022 Stanley Cup Final, it brought to mind one of the most important interactions between the franchises in…

Ranking Every Calder Trophy Winner Since 2005

Eugene Helfrick | December 5, 2024

Everyone loves when a young, exciting star comes into the NHL and dominates right out of the gate. The Calder Memorial Trophy is given out each year to the league’s…

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 5

Matthew Zator | December 5, 2024

The two top players of their generation both had multiple big nights on this date in National Hockey League history. The Windy City saw plenty of big moments, plus one…