7 Biggest NHL Players in Today’s Game Tony Wolak | March 25, 2024 *This archive was updated in March 2024 In today’s NHL, speed dominates. No longer can teams roster slow, hulking defensemen capable of obstructing opponents into submission. But, if a player…
Penguins’ Most Creative Player Nicknames Through the Years THW Archives | March 25, 2024 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,…
Today in Hockey History: March 25 Matthew Zator | March 25, 2024 Today’s date in National Hockey League history has been all about things happening for the first time, both in the regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs. The greatest player of…
3 Former Red Wings Deserving of Hall of Fame Induction Patrick Brown | March 24, 2024 It’s a perfect time to review the NHL’s own election process and present and future Detroit Red Wings Hall of Fame candidates. The Hall of Fame moved the 2020 ceremony…
Today in Hockey History: March 24 Matthew Zator | March 24, 2024 Today’s trip through the history of the game takes to some of the most storied cities in the National Hockey League. We will make stops in Detroit, Montreal, Chicago, Toronto…
Canadiens Forgotten Ones: Top 5 of the Modern Era Blain Potvin | March 24, 2024 The Montreal Canadiens have a long and storied history stretching back to its founding in Dec. 1909, a full eight years before the birth of the NHL. Because of this, there…
Longest Stanley Cup Droughts THW Archives | March 24, 2024 It’s often said that the Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to win in professional sports. Of the league’s 32 teams, only 20 have won the Stanley Cup and just…
Today in Hockey History: March 23 Matthew Zator | March 23, 2024 This date in National Hockey League history is etched in stone as it gave us a new all-time leader in goals scored. One of the greatest rivalries in sports was…
The Best Rookie Seasons in NHL History Greg Boysen | March 23, 2024 The National Hockey League has witnessed a number of sensational rookie campaigns throughout its storied history and this trend is set to continue. With the next squad of exceptional young…
Top 5 Canadiens Trades in the Bergevin Era Melissa Boyd | March 23, 2024 Marc Bergevin was a busy general manager after taking over at the helm of the Montreal Canadiens in 2012. While some of his decisions left people bewildered, others earned him…
Hurricanes’ Ron Francis Trade Tree With Maple Leafs Conor Power | March 23, 2024 If you have ever glanced at the all-time stats for the Carolina Hurricanes franchise, you will recognize the same player sits atop all three lists. Ron Francis is unique in…
Chinese Hockey Expanding at an Astonishing Rate Josh Bell | March 22, 2024 *This archive was originally published in Sep. 2021 The Chinese Ice Hockey Association (CIHA) has a goal. They have been expanding in the hockey market for years now and they…