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Guy Lafleur: The Last of the Great Habs Skaters
January 10th, 2019 Guy Lafleur's 17-year NHL career spanned from 1971 until 1991. The first 14 years were with the Habs, followed by a three-year retirement. He then skated one season with the New York Rangers and two with the Quebec Nordiques. He's known as one of the greatest right wingers...
Top 3 All-Time Stars Goalies
January 9th, 2019 Arguably the most important position in sports, a goalie can steal a game or playoff series. A goalie can also break the hearts of loyal fans and cost a coach their job. An NHL goalie is the ultimate last line of defense. There has been a lot of talk about the Dallas...
Eric Lindros Trade Revisited
January 9th, 2019 Two teams made deals for him, but only one could end up with "The Next One". It's been over 26 years since the Quebec Nordiques traded Eric Lindros — a once-in-a-generation player with outstanding offensive prowess, a bone-crunching physical presence, strong skating...
The New York Americans: How the NHL Came to MSG
January 8th, 2019 The first National Hockey League team to claim home ice in New York City played at Madison Square Garden and wore red, white, and blue uniforms. This team was not the New York Rangers, but they were responsible for the Rangers coming into existence, and become the Rangers'...
Mark Messier – NHL Legend and 6 Time Stanley Cup Winner
January 8th, 2019 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 championships; he won five Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers and one with the New York Rangers—all...
Top 10 Best Ice Hockey Leagues
January 7th, 2019 Have you ever wondered if there are hockey leagues that rival the NHL in terms of talent, viewership, and fan-base? Well, if you have, then this segment should be just for you. It is widely known that players from around the world flock to the NHL for a chance to win...
10 Greatest Pittsburgh Penguins in Franchise History
January 6th, 2019 The Penguins have been supremely fortunate to offer their fans two of the game's all-time legends in Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby. But it takes more than a single superstar to win Cups, they need other greats to support them. These players as well as some of the legends...
Brothers in the NHL
January 4th, 2019 - latest update: Jan 2019 Table of Contents: Jamie and Jordie Benn Marcus and Nick Foligno Markus and Mikael Granlund Jimmy and Kevin Hayes Caleb and Seth Jones Adrian and Mario Kempe Brock and Jamie McGinn Brett and Nick Ritchie Brayden...
One for the Ages: Dave Keon's 1979-80 NHL Season
January 2nd, 2019 By the time Dave Keon returned to the NHL for a curtain call with the Hartford Whalers, he was 39 years old. Even at 39, he was still only the third oldest player on the team behind fellow legends Gordie Howe and Bobby Hull. As the 1979-80 season progressed, Keon would turn...
Chicago Blackhawks Logo History
January 1st, 2019 Let’s face it, we’re all a little tired of the Chicago Blackhawks. Given how often they’re on national television, how many of them were named to the National Hockey League’s Top 100 (despite questionable qualifications) and, of course, the league’s...
Boston Bruins Logo History
January 1st, 2019 The Boston Bruins: known worldwide as one of the National Hockey League’s Original Six…except they didn’t actually come along until seven years after the league began play. There were also only four teams in the NHL’s original iteration. Whatever....
7 Worst Flames Trades Ever
December 29th, 2018 In the National Hockey League, making trades is simultaneously an art, a science and a task in intelligent asset management. Over the years, the Calgary Flames have had several general managers that were quite good at the art of the deal – notably the legendary "Trader...
Seven Things About Roberto Luongo
December 28th, 2018 Roberto Luongo is one of the most accomplished goaltenders in league history and ranks among the best at the position in numerous categories. But not only has he been an elite netminder throughout his career, he has also been one of the league's most interesting players...
