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Winnipeg Jets Jersey History

Declan Schroeder | August 11, 2024

*This article was originally published in September 2018, completely rewritten in August 2023, and updated in January 2024. When you think of a Winnipeg Jets jersey, what’s the first one…

5 Best NHL Backup Goaltenders

Ryan Szporer | August 11, 2024

*This article was most recently updated in July 2024 Great starters can generally transform into great backups as their careers wind down in the NHL. The reverse isn’t necessarily as…

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 10

Matthew Zator | August 10, 2024

Aug. 10 has been both a hectic and sad day in NHL history, as Hall of Famer and Chicago Blackhawks legend Tony Esposito passed away in 2021. In other news,…

Revisiting Canucks’ Trades for Motte, Highmore & Lammikko

Matthew Zator | August 10, 2024

*This is an archived article that was published in 2022 It was a long time coming, but the Vancouver Canucks finally had a fourth line they could count on to…

Greatest Montreal Canadien to Wear Each Jersey Number

Blain Potvin | August 10, 2024

Assembling a list of greatest players to ever wear a number is not easy with a franchise as old and as storied as the Montreal Canadiens. It will also leave…

Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Deadline History

Spencer Lazary | August 10, 2024

*This archive was originally published before the 2022 trade deadline At the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline, the Toronto Maple Leafs were right in the middle of all the drama. They…

Revisiting the Hurricanes’ Keith Primeau for Rod Brind’Amour Trade

THW Archives | August 9, 2024

This article was originally published in September, 2014. This piece revisits a trade from 2000 that saw two prominent centers trading places between Eastern Conference rivals. The players would play…

Revisiting the Blues’ Trade for Brett Hull

Mike Meyer | August 9, 2024

On March 7, 1988, the Calgary Flames agreed to send 23-year-old forward Brett Hull along with 27-year-old forward Steve Bozek to the St. Louis Blues for 29-year-old defenseman Rob Ramage and 28-year-old goaltender Rick…

Wayne Gretzky Almost Joined the Detroit Red Wings

Tony Wolak | August 9, 2024

It’s been 36 years since the Wayne Gretzky trade to the Los Angeles Kings that sent shock waves throughout Edmonton, all of Canada, and the entire hockey world. This was…

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 9

Matthew Zator | August 9, 2024

This date in National Hockey League history has had a little bit of everything over the years. The greatest player to ever lace up a pair of skates was traded.…

“Miracle on Ice” 44 Years Later: Where Are They Now?

THW Archives | August 8, 2024

In the 2004 film, Miracle, Kurt Russell, who plays Herb Brooks, talked about the best moment of the 1980 Olympics experience, and he refers to the team gathering together on…

Canadiens’ Ken Dryden – Truly One of a Kind

Melissa Boyd | August 8, 2024

Originally written by Alexander Sciola, with updates by M. Boyd. The impact of Ken Dryden’s incredible legacy and body of work has been felt off the ice just as much…