10 Best First-Round Drafted Goalies in NHL History Ryan Gagne | December 19, 2023 *This archive was originally published before the 2023 NHL Draft Historically, 12,250 players have been drafted in the NHL Amateur (1963-1978) and Entry Drafts (1979-present), with 1,389 (11 percent) being…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 19 Matthew Zator | December 19, 2023 When it comes to historical dates in the National Hockey League, Dec. 19 is right up near the top of the list. The first game in league history was played…
Montreal Canadiens’ 2016 Draft Class Revisited Shawn Wilken | December 18, 2023 Welcome back to another edition of the Montreal Canadiens draft class revisited, where we look at each selection and use hindsight to determine whether the team made the right choice or missed…
The Bizarre Naming History of TD Garden THW Archives | December 18, 2023 This article was originally written in October, 2015. TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins, has only been open for a few decades. But in that time, it’s seen countless…
Top 3 Former Oilers You Forgot Also Played for the Hurricanes Caleb Kerney | December 18, 2023 The Carolina Hurricanes and the Edmonton Oilers do not have a storied rivalry. They were both teams in the 2006 Stanley Cup Final series that was one of the most…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 18 Matthew Zator | December 18, 2023 The Montreal Canadiens are the most storied and successful franchise in the history of the National Hockey League. Some of their biggest legends had memorable games on this date. Also,…
Revisiting the Edmonton Oilers’ Disastrous 1990 Draft Brian Swane | December 17, 2023 In June 1990, the Edmonton Oilers were on top of the world. They had just won their fifth Stanley Cup in seven years, after beating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in…
4 NHL Backup Goalies Who Should Be Starters Eugene Helfrick | December 17, 2023 One can argue that the hardest position to properly fill in hockey is the role of the backup goaltender. Not only do you need an NHL-caliber goalie who is able to…
Worst Trades in Red Wings History Tony Wolak | December 17, 2023 As the Detroit Red Wings continue to rebuild, thoughts of missed opportunities, unnecessarily long contracts, and poor trades often come to mind. And with former general manager Ken Holland leading…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 17 Matthew Zator | December 17, 2023 This date in National Hockey League history was dominated by some guy in Edmonton who wore No. 99. Also, there were plenty of memories back in the day of black…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 16 Matthew Zator | December 16, 2023 There is little doubt that the city of Montreal is responsible for some of the biggest moments and greatest players in National Hockey League history. They had three of their…
Montreal Canadiens’ 2012 Draft Class Revisited Shawn Wilken | December 16, 2023 In 2012, the Montreal Canadiens ushered in a new era with general manager Marc Bergevin joining the club and assuming responsibility of the team’s future. His tenure started with the…