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Today in Hockey History: Aug. 8

Matthew Zator | August 8, 2024

Aug. 8 hasn’t traditionally been a busy day when it comes to hockey. Having said that, it did see a few new captains named and an under-the-radar signing by the…

Top 10 Latvians in NHL History

Nathaniel Oliver | August 7, 2024

Perhaps no time did the country of Latvia fall into the gaze of the hockey world more than when the country of just under two million people helped attain the…

Stan Mikita: A True Chicago Legend

Greg Boysen | August 7, 2024

On Aug. 7, 2018, the hockey world lost one of its greatest ambassadors and the city of Chicago lost one of its biggest sports legends. Stan Mikita passed away at…

7 Cool Things About Sidney Crosby

Colton Pankiw | August 7, 2024

In sports, the term legend is sometimes used too loosely when describing any particular athlete in any sport. That isn’t the case, however, when referring to Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney…

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 7

Matthew Zator | August 7, 2024

Aug. 7 is a bittersweet day in NHL history as the hockey world lost one of its greatest players on this date. It also saw one of the greatest goaltenders…

Canadiens Who Just Missed Out on Calder Trophy Before Caufield

Ryan Szporer | August 6, 2024

Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield’s rejoined the Calder Memorial Trophy race. He may still fall short though, like these other Habs.

Alexander Mogilny Is Hockey Hall Of Fame Worthy

Nathaniel Oliver | August 6, 2024

The fact that Alexander Mogilny has not received enshrinement in the Hockey Hall of Fame is more than a bit perplexing. The man who was nicknamed “Magic” during his early…

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 6

Matthew Zator | August 6, 2024

The Nashville Predators hired their first coach in franchise history on this date, and he became one of the best to ever stand behind a National Hockey League bench. Plus,…

Pavel Bure – A Tribute to the Russian Rocket

THW Archives | August 5, 2024

“Pavel Bure was – and is – the best player to ever wear a Canucks’ uniform.” — Pat Quinn, former Canucks GM (from ‘Ex-GM Pat Quinn calls Pavel Bure the…

7 Worst Trades in Boston Bruins History

THW Archives | August 5, 2024

* originally written in July 2017 As mentioned in this article’s companion piece, the Boston Bruins have come out on the winning end of several of the most lopsided trades…

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 5

Matthew Zator | August 5, 2024

Aug. 5 is a bittersweet day in National Hockey League history. It has seen the death of one of the legendary names of the game and the birth of one…

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 4

Matthew Zator | August 4, 2024

A legend of the National Hockey League was born on this date, and one of the biggest stars of the 1990s found a new home out west. Aug. 4 also…