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Revisiting Capitals’ Trade for Anthony Mantha

Jesse Courville-Lynch | July 28, 2024

On April 12, 2021, the Washington Capitals acquired forward Anthony Mantha from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Jakub Vrana, Richard Panik, a 2021 first-round draft pick, and a…

Yzerman’s Best Trades as Red Wings GM

Jordan Orth | July 28, 2024

Since returning to the Detroit Red Wings organization in April 2019, general manager Steve Yzerman has been tasked with rebuilding the team that he spent 22 seasons playing for and…

7 Fun Facts About Dustin Byfuglien

Brooke LoFurno | July 28, 2024

At 39 years old, Dustin Byfuglien was an NHL defenseman for well over a decade. He has played for the Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Atlanta Thrashers (who became…

Today in Hockey History: July 28

Matthew Zator | July 28, 2024

National Hockey League fans in British Columbia have had a lot to be excited about on this date. An all-time great who broke barriers retired and a talented second-generation star…

2002-03 Red Wings: The Failed Repeat

Jordan Orth | July 27, 2024

Winning back-to-back championships is one of the hardest things to do in sports, and in the NHL, it is no different. After winning the Stanley Cup in the 2001-02 season,…

Today in Hockey History: July 27

Matthew Zator | July 27, 2024

July 27 has not been a very newsworthy day in National Hockey League history. However, there was a big trade of Hockey Hall of Famers that ended rather one-sided when…

Alexei Yashin Trade Tree Continues to Grow

Jacob Billington | July 26, 2024

The Ottawa Senators joined the NHL to start the 1992-93 season, and like all expansion teams, they participated in the NHL Entry Draft before their inaugural season. They landed the…

10 of the Best Duos of All Time in NHL History

Eugene Helfrick | July 26, 2024

The NHL has had its share of stars and superstars throughout history. Some of these players have been able to single-handedly impact a game, win a playoff series, even turn…

Today in Hockey History: July 26

Matthew Zator | July 26, 2024

One of the greatest defensemen of all time changed addresses after 17 seasons in his original home. Plus, one of the best returns on a dollar called it a career,…

Maple Leafs’ Harold Ballard: The Owner Who Perfected Greed

The Old Prof | July 25, 2024

Jason Priestley, who most Canadians know from his time on television’s ‘Beverly Hills 90210’, is a lifelong hockey fan. As a result, his foray into creating a documentary about controversial…

Walt Poddubny: Rangers’ Brief and Tragic Star

Tom Castro | July 25, 2024

For established world-class athletes, joining a team in New York City from elsewhere always has been, and always will be, a different animal. A select group of imported players thrives…

Today in Hockey History: July 25

Matthew Zator | July 25, 2024

One of the most colorful coaches in the history of the National Hockey League got his first job in the league on this date. Also, a pair of elite goaltenders…