10 Most Interesting Facts About the Pittsburgh Penguins Jake Deemer | April 27, 2026 *This was most recently updated in April 2026 The Pittsburgh Penguins have been one of the most successful franchises in the modern era of the NHL, winning five Stanley Cups…
The NHL’s Top 50 Russians of All-Time Ryan Womeldorf | April 27, 2026 The very first Russian-born and trained player to make it to the NHL was Victor Nechayev, whose marriage to an American woman allowed him entry into the USA. He played…
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…
Today in Hockey History: April 27 Matthew Zator | April 27, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 28 April 27 has provided some big moments throughout the course of National Hockey League history. There have been plenty…
Zdeno Chara – 7 Cool Things About the Big Guy Brandon Share-Cohen | April 26, 2026 When thinking about former NHL defender and future Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara, one word should come to mind. That word, as you might have guessed, is big. Whether it’s…
Edmonton Oilers All-Free Agent Team Jackson Scherger | April 26, 2026 Compared to some of the big impact trades the Edmonton Oilers made back in their heyday, they weren’t very active in the free agent market. They made some signings, but…
Who Invented Hockey? Andrew Forbes | April 26, 2026 Today, it’s known as Canada’s game. Even with stiff competition at the international level, Canadians still claim that ice hockey is a product of their country. But what if that…
Today in Hockey History: April 26 Matthew Zator | April 26, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 25 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 27 One of the biggest treats for National Hockey League fans is the thrill of watching a Game 7 during…
Penguins Starting to See Effects of Rutherford’s Poor Decision Making Nick Horwat | April 25, 2026 Year after year, each team in the NHL grapples with the question of where they stand in terms of contending for the Stanley Cup. Teams like the Buffalo Sabres are…
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time Spencer Lazary | April 25, 2026 *This archive was updated in April 2026 The Toronto Maple Leafs have been around for more than a century. With 100-plus years of history, they have had several characters and…
Today in Hockey History: April 25 Matthew Zator | April 25, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 24 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 26 April 25 has provided us with some great playoff moments throughout the history of the National Hockey League. Two…
Ryan Smyth Was the Beating Heart of the Edmonton Oilers The Old Prof | April 25, 2026 There are great players, and then there are players who mean something—to a team, a city, a fanbase. For the Edmonton Oilers, Ryan Smyth wasn’t just a left winger. He…