Today in Hockey History: Dec. 28 Matthew Zator | December 28, 2023 This date in National Hockey League history included some big names in Montreal and Pittsburgh having huge nights. Some impressive streaks were stopped and started, the league had a Russian…
Terry Sawchuk – How the Maple Leafs Snagged the Hall of Fame Goalie THW Archives | December 28, 2023 The following is one of our many posts written as if it were 1964, as the events unfolded. It’s a slow hockey news day this 27th of September 1964, so we…
Ray Bourque – A Long Way to the Stanley Cup Josh Bell | December 28, 2023 When talking about all-time greats in hockey, there are a few names that come to mind. Wayne Gretzky. Bobby Orr. Mario Lemieux. Among those greats, one defenseman had arguably the…
Sharks’ 20 All-Time Worst Draft Picks Victor Nuño | December 28, 2023 The San Jose Sharks have had success drafting, especially under Doug Wilson in the late rounds, but there have also been many whiffs. While no draft pick is a certainty…
Revisiting the Flames’ Lindholm & Hanifin Trade Rob Couch | December 27, 2023 After missing the playoffs in seven of the last nine seasons leading up to the 2018 offseason, the Calgary Flames decided to make a massive trade that would change their…
Best & Worst Trades in Winnipeg Jets’ History Declan Schroeder | December 27, 2023 The Winnipeg Jets, both 1.0 and current versions, have made plenty of trades. Some were downright steals, while others were total flops. Here’s a look at some of both categories,…
Top 10 Best Undrafted NHL Goalies Jeff Seide | December 27, 2023 The NHL Entry Draft has long been the NHL’s pipeline for talent. While teams draft players in the hope that they will one day be in their NHL lineup, there…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 27 Matthew Zator | December 27, 2023 On this date, one of the greatest players in National Hockey League history made his triumphant return after nearly four years away from the game. Dec. 27 saw plenty of…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 26 Matthew Zator | December 26, 2023 Dec. 26 has proven to be an extremely busy day in National Hockey League history. A handful of Hockey Hall of Famers had huge performances on this date as we…
Revisiting the Oilers’ Jordan Eberle Trade to the Islanders Alex Chauvancy | December 26, 2023 The 2017 trade of Jordan Eberle by the Edmonton Oilers to the New York Islanders for Ryan Strome sent shockwaves throughout the hockey world. At the time, Eberle was a…
World Junior Championship All-Time Leading Scorers Logan Horn | December 26, 2023 The World Junior Championships are here. It is one of the best hockey tournaments of the year. The kids bring so much excitement to the rinks – it’s infectious. Pile…
Removing the Maple Leafs From the Cup – Some Personal Thoughts The Old Prof | December 25, 2023 When I was a young boy – I am thinking about eight or nine – my father took me to visit Maple Leaf Gardens. He was usually a quiet man,…