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Revisiting the Golden Knights’ Trade for Max Pacioretty

Ben Fisher | January 18, 2026

*This article was published in Sep. 2021 They say that the best trades in sports come when both teams involved stand to benefit, but try telling that to fans of…

Categories Archives, Canadiens Transactions, Golden Knights Transactions, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Trade Analysis, Vegas Golden Knights

Mark Messier – NHL Legend and 6-Time Stanley Cup Winner

Jeff Seide | January 18, 2026

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…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, New York Rangers, Oilers History, Player Profiles, Rangers History, Vancouver Canucks

The Strangest Superstitions in NHL History

Greg Boysen | January 18, 2026

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…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Humor

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 18

Matthew Zator | January 18, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 17 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 19 Jan. 18 is a very important date in National Hockey League history as it was when the color…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Jets History, Lightning History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 17

Matthew Zator | January 17, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 18 Both 500 and 13 were magic numbers on this date in National Hockey League history. Three was a…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Panthers History, Red Wings History

Jacques Plante: The Man in the Fiberglass Mask

THW Archives | January 17, 2026

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…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Goaltending, Player Profiles

2013 NHL Entry Draft: Where Are They Now?

Eugene Helfrick | January 17, 2026

With the 2013 NHL Entry Draft more than 10 years old, let’s look back at the top picks to see how their careers have progressed. So, have the top-10 picks…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft

Most Games Played By a Goalie in One NHL Season

THW Archives | January 17, 2026

Marc Denis can proudly say that he etched his name into the hockey history book somewhere. He earned a spot on this list of most games played by a goalie…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending, Top 10 Lists

Every NHL Team’s Top Prospect – 2025-26 Midseason Update

Logan Horn | January 16, 2026

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 all have…

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Matt Duchene Trade Analyzed

Dayton Reimer | January 16, 2026

At the beginning of the 2017-18 season, expectations were high for the Nashville Predators and the Ottawa Senators. The Predators were just coming off of their first trip to the…

Categories Archives, Avalanche Transactions, Colorado Avalanche, Hockey History, Nashville Predators, NHL Trade Analysis, Ottawa Senators, Predators Transactions, Senators Transactions

NHL TV Blackouts & Why They Happen?

Kyle Gipe | January 16, 2026

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…

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Today in Hockey History: Jan. 16

Matthew Zator | January 16, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 17 This hasn’t been the busiest day in National Hockey League history, but it still has its charm. One…

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