The Worst 1st Overall Draft Pick…Ever Dayton Reimer | June 16, 2026 The 2026 Draft is set for June 26 and 27. The majority of top NHL draft picks do work out in some form or fashion, but not always. In 1993,…
5 Worst Trades in Rangers History Tom Castro | June 16, 2026 The New York Rangers have been on the move in recent years, having found their way back to consistent playoff contention only to miss them in 2024-25. Unfortunately, the franchise’s…
NHL Hat Tricks History & Fun Facts Matthew Zator | June 16, 2026 A hat trick is one of the NHL’s rarest achievements with only 77 during the 2024-25 season. That’s rarer than a shutout, with 154 in 2024-25, or a shorthanded goal,…
Today in Hockey History: June 16 Matthew Zator | June 16, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: June 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 17 There was only one game played on June 16, and it brought the Stanley Cup back to Motown…
Lightning Larceny: Revisiting Sergachev for Drouin Trade Eugene Helfrick | June 15, 2026 On June 15, 2017, the Tampa Bay Lightning traded Jonathan Drouin to the Montreal Canadiens for Mikhail Sergachev. While this trade received somewhat mixed reactions when it first happened, the…
10 Best First-Round Drafted Goalies in NHL History Ryan Gagne | June 15, 2026 *This archive was originally published before the 2023 NHL Draft Historically, more than 12,000 players have been drafted in the NHL Amateur (1963-1978) and Entry Drafts (1979-present), with around 11…
History of Conn Smythe Winners in Losing Efforts Justin Giampietro | June 15, 2026 The Conn Smythe Trophy is awarded to the most valuable player of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association. Of the 60 recipients in the…
Today in Hockey History: June 15 Matthew Zator | June 15, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: June 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 16 Hockey fans in Bean Town have enjoyed what they have seen on this date. Fans in the Windy…
Blue Jackets’ 5 Biggest Draft Busts of All-Time Nicholas Arnold | June 14, 2026 Draft day hasn’t always been kind to the Columbus Blue Jackets – especially in their early years. While the team was often loaded with high selections, some swings and misses…
Maple Leafs’ Draft Picks That Got Away Peter Baracchini | June 14, 2026 The Toronto Maple Leafs team of the early 2000s was one of the most beloved by Leafs Nation. With names like Mats Sundin, Gary Roberts, Darcy Tucker, Bryan McCabe, Alexander…
Canadiens’ Biggest Draft Busts of the 2010s THW Archives | June 14, 2026 With an NHL-leading 24 Stanley Cups, the Montreal Canadiens are a bit of an enigma. They have the pedigree, but consistent success eludes them year to year, leading fans and…
Today in Hockey History: June 14 Matthew Zator | June 14, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: June 13 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 15 This is one of the most memorable dates ever on Broadway, and it has nothing to do with…
