They Wore It Once: Boston Bruins Players and Their Unique Numbers Zander Manning | April 30, 2026 Probably the most memorable sweater number retirement ceremony in Boston Bruins history occurred on Dec. 3, 1987, when Raymond Bourque surprised the legendary Phil Esposito and delighted the fans at…
Oilers’ McFarlane Jersey Remains Divisive 24 Years Later Brian Swane | April 30, 2026 *This was originally published in Oct. 2021 Oct. 2021 marked the 20th anniversary of the Edmonton Oilers’ original third jersey. Designed by legendary comic book artist and writer Todd McFarlane,…
Today in Hockey History: April 30 Matthew Zator | April 30, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: May 1 April 30 has been a very eventful day in National Hockey League history. An errant pass temporarily derailed a…
5 Former Blackhawks Most Likely to Have Their Number Retired Connor Smith | April 29, 2026 For the first time since 2008, the Chicago Blackhawks had a new number hanging in the United Center rafters. On April 7, 2022, the team announced it would retire Marián…
NHL’s Top 5 Defensive Defensemen of the 2010s THW Archives | April 29, 2026 *This post was originally published in 2019 The 2010s have come and gone, and as we embark on a new decade, the hockey world has been reminiscing on the greatest…
Best Undrafted Players in NHL History THW Archives | April 29, 2026 Throughout NHL history, the league’s elite players have typically been those selected in the annual NHL Entry Draft. The position and round in which these players are drafted are often…
Today in Hockey History: April 29 Matthew Zator | April 29, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 28 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 30 If you are a fan of a good Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, then April 29 is…
Worst Toronto Maple Leafs Trades THW Archives | April 28, 2026 There have been some horrible, terrible and embarrassing trades by the Toronto Maple Leafs in team history. But in recent memory, the number one worst trade blows all the others…
Top 10 NHL Legends Who Never Hoisted Lord Stanley’s Cup Eugene Helfrick | April 28, 2026 If you ask any young hockey player what they want, more than anything, their answer will likely be to win the Stanley Cup. Precious few have the chance to play a…
St. Louis Blues’ Best & Worst Trades Ethan Carter | April 28, 2026 Like any other NHL franchise, the St. Louis Blues have made plenty of good trades and plenty of bad trades. The recent trade history for the Blues has been very…
Today in Hockey History: April 28 Matthew Zator | April 28, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 27 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 29 This date has given us a little bit of everything over the years, including some very late regular-season games…
The TJ Oshie Trade Analyzed THW Archives | April 27, 2026 It has been more than 10 years since a blockbuster trade went down during the offseason between the St. Louis Blues and the Washington Capitals. The Blues sent forward TJ…
