Penguins’ Most Creative Player Nicknames Through the Years THW Archives | October 7, 2026 Every professional hockey player acquires a nickname by the end of his career, whether he plays just a few games or a collection of seasons. These nicknames are often simple,…
NHL’s 10 Best Coaches for 2026-27: Preseason Update Jacob Billington | October 7, 2026 Now that the 2026-27 season is underway, we are updating our lists of the top 10 players for each position, as well as coaches. It goes without saying that it…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 7 Matthew Zator | October 7, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 8 Oct. 7 has been an extremely busy date in NHL history, starting in 1954 all the way until…
NHL’s 10 Best Left Wingers for 2026-27: Preseason Update Jacob Billington | October 6, 2026 The 2026-27 season is under way, and with that comes the rankings and comparisons. The league has as much talent as it ever has, and there are plenty of left…
Red Wings’ Top 5 Defensemen of All Time Ranked THW Archives | October 6, 2026 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…
The Rise & Fall of Andrew Raycroft Tony Wolak | October 6, 2026 Twenty-three years ago, Boston Bruins goaltender Andrew Raycroft took the National Hockey League by storm. Boston’s fifth-round pick in 1998 had spent the previous three seasons bouncing back and forth on…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 6 Matthew Zator | October 6, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 5 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 7 This has been a very busy date in the history of the NHL. Its greatest player ever made…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 5 Matthew Zator | October 5, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 4 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 6 Oct. 5 is remembered for a lot of firsts in NHL history. There were plenty of first goals…
Revisiting the Islanders & Avalanche Devon Toews Trade Mike Fink | October 5, 2026 The New York Islanders faced the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2024, as part of the full slate of NHL games called the “Frozen Frenzy” with multiple staggered start…
The 2012 Maple Leafs – Lightning Blockbuster Trade That Wasn’t Eugene Helfrick | October 5, 2026 Every NHL trade has a story, from the biggest deadline blockbusters to the smallest depth moves to fill out an American Hockey League (AHL) roster. Sometimes that story is of…
NHL’s Top 10 Centres for 2026-27: Preseason Update Jacob Billington | October 5, 2026 Centres are often looked at as the most important skater for a team, and it takes a lot to be in the top 10. Now that the 2026-27 season is…
NHL’s All-Canadian Lineup Justin Giampietro | October 4, 2026 It’s really no secret that nearly all of the best talent in NHL history belongs to the country of Canada. Over the years, it alone arguably has more talent in…
