Today in Hockey History: Aug. 21 Matthew Zator | August 21, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 20 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 22 A pair of Hockey Hall of Famers were born on this date. One was honored for what he…
Ex-Maple Leafs’ Defenseman Jake Gardiner: Where Is He Now? The Old Prof | August 21, 2026 *This archive was published after Jake Gardiner retired Jake Gardiner was one of the most polarizing defensemen in recent Toronto Maple Leafs’ history. On one hand, many Maple Leafs’ fans…
Quebec Nordiques – A History of Beer, Brawls, and Van Halen THW Archives | August 21, 2026 The Quebec Nordiques almost didn’t exist. And depending on who you ask, maybe they shouldn’t have existed at all. In fact, their story begins on the other side of the continent,…
Canucks History of Selecting 33rd Overall in the NHL Draft Matthew Zator | August 21, 2026 Unlike previous years, the Vancouver Canucks had a lot of draft capital heading into the 2026 NHL Draft. In addition to their two first-round picks (third and 24th overall), they…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 20 Matthew Zator | August 20, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 19 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 21 Despite there being no games ever played on Aug. 20, before 2020, that is, this has been a…
The NHL 500-Goal Club Brandon Share-Cohen | August 20, 2026 In hockey, one of the most basic, quantifiable ways to measure success is by tracking a player’s goal-scoring numbers. While the game is complex and has many moving parts, at…
Montreal Canadiens’ 2023 Draft Class: 3 Years Later, Where Do They Stand? William Simoneau | August 20, 2026 The Nashville draft floor felt electric in June 2023. For the second consecutive year, the Montreal Canadiens held a premium first-round selection, and for the second time running, general manager…
Rangers’ 5 Best Defensemen All-Time Scott Blair | August 20, 2026 The New York Rangers have one of the most storied franchises in all professional sports. Being an Original Six team with a long history of winning in the most famous…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 19 Matthew Zator | August 19, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 20 Aug. 19 has been a very busy date for two of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises.…
Frank Mahovlich: Highs & Lows of a Hall of Fame Career Greg Boysen | August 19, 2026 Few players had a life as remarkable as Hall of Famer Frank Mahovlich. He played 1,418 professional games in 22 seasons between the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association…
Flyers Extending Dan Vladar Could Cement Him Among Franchise’s Best Goalies Andrew McGuinness | August 19, 2026 On July 1, 2025, Dan Vladař signed a contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. On July 1, 2026, he did this same thing; this time, a 5-year extension. Our Justin Giampietro…
The Sutter Family Has Deep Roots in Alberta Hockey Eugene Helfrick | August 19, 2026 As naturally as many families become associated with specific industries that they work within, it’s become commonplace for families to become associated with specific sports in specific parts of the…
