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Revisiting the Brayden Schenn Trade

Stephen Ground | August 22, 2024

Trade analysis can often be one-sided. Usually, the team that reaps the immediate benefit from a trade is viewed as the winner, whereas the team that has to wait for…

The NHL 600-Goal Club

Brandon Share-Cohen | August 22, 2024

For most hockey players, winning the Stanley Cup is the ultimate goal. From being drafted to helping a team through the regular season, playoffs and eventually Stanley Cup Final, hoisting…

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 22

Matthew Zator | August 22, 2024

The Philadelphia Flyers said goodbye to the leading goal scorer in franchise history on this date. Also, the Los Angeles Kings have been very active on Aug. 22 through the…

Ex-Maple Leafs’ Defenseman Jake Gardiner: Where Is He Now?

The Old Prof | August 21, 2024

Jake Gardiner was one of the most polarizing defensemen in recent Toronto Maple Leafs’ history. On one hand, many Maple Leafs’ fans saw his great talent and appreciated his offensive…

Quebec Nordiques – A History of Beer, Brawls, and Van Halen

THW Archives | August 21, 2024

The Quebec Nordiques almost didn’t exist. And depending on who you ask, maybe they shouldn’t have existed at all. In fact, their story begins on the other side of the continent,…

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 21

Matthew Zator | August 21, 2024

A pair of Hockey Hall of Famers were born on this date. One was honored for what he accomplished on the ice, while the other built his legacy off of…

As you might expect, not only have these select few attained the ultimate, lofty benchmark of goal-scoring glory, but they’ve also done some pretty extraordinary other things. Scoring 500 regular-season…

Rangers’ 5 Best Defensemen All-Time

Scott Blair | August 20, 2024

The New York Rangers have one of the most storied franchises in all professional sports. Being an Original Six team with a long history of winning in the most famous…

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 20

Matthew Zator | August 20, 2024

Despite there being no games ever played on Aug. 20, before 2020, that is, this has been a very busy day over the decades. There were big moves in some…

Vancouver Canucks’ Best Trades with the New Jersey Devils

Scott Clarke | August 19, 2024

Welcome to the Vancouver Canucks best trades series. In this series, we at The Hockey Writers look back at the Canucks’ trading history with every NHL team and pick what we believe to be…

The Sutter Family Has Deep Roots in Alberta Hockey

Eugene Helfrick | August 19, 2024

As naturally as many families become associated with specific industries that they work within, it’s become commonplace for families to become associated with specific sports in specific parts of the…

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 19

Matthew Zator | August 19, 2024

Aug. 19 has been a very busy date for two of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises. We have seen multiple Hall of Fame players wind up on new…

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