Today in Hockey History: Nov. 6 Matthew Zator | November 6, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 5 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 7 A pair of Hall of Fame teammates both hit big milestones on this date. Nov. 6 was also…
Buffalo Sabres’ History with Canada Tom P. | November 5, 2026 The first thing you’ll hear before the puck drops at a Buffalo Sabres home game is the Canadian national anthem. The Sabres are the only American professional sports team to…
Alexei Yashin Trade Revisited Andrew Forbes | November 5, 2026 Long before he became one of the biggest and most disappointing contracts in New York Islanders franchise history, Alexei Yashin was traded to the Islanders from the Ottawa Senators back…
How to Talk Like a Hockey Player THW Archives | November 5, 2026 Possibly more than any other sport, there is a unique culture that surrounds hockey. It’s a tightly knit group that is as dedicated to its sport as any in the…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 5 Matthew Zator | November 5, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 4 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 6 This date in NHL history has seen a little bit of everything. There were multiple goals scored in…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 4 Matthew Zator | November 4, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 3 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 5 Two Hockey Hall of Famers tried to be only the second player ever to accomplish a very impressive…
The 5 Greatest Hockey Players Ever THW Archives | November 4, 2026 This post about the greatest hockey players ever was first published in July 2015 by former THW writer Felix Sicard. We can’t imagine the list changing anytime soon. Sidney Crosby…
Montreal Canadiens’ 5 Worst Free Agent Signings Since 2000 William Bourget | November 4, 2026 Since the turn of the century, the Montreal Canadiens have made a number of bold moves in the pursuit of building a championship-calibre roster. While some signings have paid off…
How the Dubas vs. Lamoriello Decision Shaped the Maple Leafs The Old Prof | November 4, 2026 It’s one of the biggest “what ifs” in recent Toronto Maple Leafs history: What if Lou Lamoriello had remained as general manager (GM) instead of Brendan Shanahan handing the job…
Top 3 All-Time Oilers Goalies THW Archives | November 3, 2026 Goaltending: hockey’s most precarious and polarizing position. The masked men often take the blame when the team loses and receive little credit when they win. They face 100 MPH slap…
Top 10 NHL Backup Goaltenders Stephen Ground | November 3, 2026 *Article was updated in November 2026 Backup goalies in the NHL are tragically underappreciated. It’s hard enough for a team to find a starting goaltender that they can rely on…
A Brief History of NHL Uniforms The Hockey Writers | November 3, 2026 Have you ever wondered why referees wear striped shirts or teams have to wear contrasting colours? Then this is for you. Contrasting Colours in NHL Uniforms Hockey uniforms were very…
