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Today in Hockey History: Aug. 30

Matthew Zator | August 30, 2024

Aug. 30 has proven to be a newsworthy day in the history of the NHL. A longtime and successful general manager got his first job, one of the greatest European…

Penguins’ Best and Worst Trades of the Decade

Tyler Bowen | August 29, 2024

The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the last decade with higher expectations than almost any other NHL squad. Stacked with high-end talent and depth to make deep playoff runs, the team…

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 29

Matthew Zator | August 29, 2024

On this date, one of the most prolific goal scorers in NHL history had to step away from the game for one season due to health reasons. Also, another talented…

Islanders’ Pierre Turgeon Belongs in the Hall of Fame

James Nichols | August 28, 2024

*This archive is being republished to commemorate Pierre Turgeon being elected to the Hall of Fame The Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2023 was full of worthy electees. One…

Predicting NHL Captains for 2024-25

Matthew Zator | August 28, 2024

*This was updated ahead of the 2024-25 season Having the “C” stitched onto a jersey has been a tradition in hockey for over a century. Arguably the biggest honor a…

7 Cool Things About Maple Leafs’ Eddie Shack

The Old Prof | August 28, 2024

The world of Toronto Maple Leafs’ hockey has been filled with characters – some good and some, well, less than good. However, one name that stands tall (as well as…

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 28

Matthew Zator | August 28, 2024

This date has seen many of the greatest players in National Hockey League history take their place in the Hall of Fame. Plus, a very popular player called it a…

Ex-Maple Leafs Frederik “Goat” Gauthier: Where is He Now?

The Old Prof | August 27, 2024

Using their first-round choice in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected 6-foot-5, 239-pound center Frederik Gauthier from Laval, Quebec. The choice made sense. Gauthier carried size,…

Carey Price: Saying Farewell to a Canadiens Legend

The Old Prof | August 27, 2024

Often, in the world of professional sports, loyalty and dedication seem hard to find. However, Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price embodies both these qualities to the fullest. In his own…

Boston Bruins’ Captain History

Justin Caron | August 27, 2024

The 2023-24 season marked 100 years for the Boston Bruins, and there were many big plans for their Centennial season. They released the “Historic 100”, a list honoring past and…

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 27

Matthew Zator | August 27, 2024

A very impressive group of players were enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame on his date in 1966. Aug. 27 also saw some trade action out of Motown and…

Where Are They Now? Bruins’ First-Round Picks Since 2005

Ryan Gagne | August 26, 2024

As the Boston Bruins prepare to open the doors to training camp for the 2024-25 season, a handful of names on the invite list are former first-round picks. Of course,…