Revisiting the Edmonton Oilers’ Dubious 2012 Draft After 11 Years Brian Swane | January 22, 2024 Every year when the draft approaches, little is different than 12 years ago when the 2012 NHL Draft was all anyone in Edmonton talked about for months beforehand. There had…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 22 Matthew Zator | January 22, 2024 Jan. 22 is a very eventful date in the history of the National Hockey League. It has given us everything from big personal milestones, great goaltending, and even a pair…
NHLers by Country: On Top of Their Game and the World Ryan Szporer | January 21, 2024 It may be called the National Hockey League, but it sure feels more like it could be an international one. Of course, the now-defunct International Hockey League was in operation…
Brothers in the NHL Matthew Zator | January 21, 2024 *Article updated Sep. 2023**Archive was originally written by Shaun Filippelli With over 100 years of history, the NHL has seen its share of sibling rivalries hit the ice. In some…
They Wore It Once: Flames Players and Their Unique Numbers Ryan Gagne | January 21, 2024 *This archive was originally written by Colton Pankiw The Calgary Flames began as the Atlanta Flames in 1972 and relocated to southern Alberta in 1980. Throughout their 51-year history, including…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 21 Matthew Zator | January 21, 2024 Two of the greatest goal-scorers in the history of the National Hockey League had milestone moments on this date. Also, new franchise highs were established, memorable All-Star Games were played,…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 20 Matthew Zator | January 20, 2024 Two of the greatest players who ever skated in the National Hockey League had memorable performances on this date. Plus, the number 1,000 was a reoccurring theme, a shortened season…
Grading Buffalo Sabres’ First-Round Picks in the Pegula Era Matthew Morris | January 20, 2024 The Buffalo Sabres have made 18 first-round NHL Entry Draft selections since Terry Pegula purchased the franchise midway through the 2011 season. One would think the team used these to…
The Evolution of Europeans in the NHL THW Archives | January 20, 2024 European NHL players have played a large part in the development of the National Hockey League over the last three decades – but try to imagine the NHL without all…
The Evolution of Brad Marchand THW Archives | January 20, 2024 Boston Bruins left-winger Brad Marchand has developed himself from a fourth-line pest into one of the NHL’s premier scorers. His path to joining the NHL elite was atypical, however. According…
Top 5 Players From France in NHL History Nathaniel Oliver | January 19, 2024 When André Peloffy suited up for the expansion 1974-75 Washington Capitals, he became the first player born in France to play in the National Hockey League. Originally selected by the…
Red Wings’ Top 5 Defensemen of All Time Ranked THW Archives | January 19, 2024 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…