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Buffalo Sabres’ Worst Trades Ever

Matthew Morris | July 24, 2024

Last week we looked at some of the best trades the Buffalo Sabres have made in their history, and while the list was impressive, it raises the question – what…

Flames & Maple Leafs Trade History Revisited

Ryan Gagne | July 24, 2024

The Calgary Flames joined the NHL as the Atlanta Flames in 1972 before moving to Alberta for the start of the 1980 season, becoming the seventh team located north of…

Today in Hockey History: July 24

Matthew Zator | July 24, 2024

On this date, the Los Angeles Kings brought back one of the great players in their franchise’s history for the third time. Also, a dramatic coaching move was finally made…

Canucks Draft Misses Since 2015

Matthew Zator | July 23, 2024

The Vancouver Canucks have struggled to draft and develop players for a large part of the past nine years. Yes, they have found some key players like Thatcher Demko and…

Pittsburgh Penguins’ 10 Best Defensemen in Team History

Nick Horwat | July 23, 2024

It may seem cut and dry who the top defenseman in Pittsburgh Penguins history is, but the players leading up to it have made a case for themselves. While the…

Hockey History – the NHL “Second Six”

Nathaniel Oliver | July 23, 2024

In March 1965, a formal process began headed by then NHL President Clarence Campbell so that the league would expand its operation to include a second division of six teams. Gone…

Today in Hockey History: July 23

Matthew Zator | July 23, 2024

A pair of “Original ”6 National Hockey League rivals made a one-sided trade on this date. Also, July 23 saw a long-time executive take a new job, the face of…

Flyers’ Brian Propp: Close But No Cigar

Justin Giampietro | July 22, 2024

Brian Propp finds himself near the top of many leaderboards in Philadelphia Flyers history. The 2015 stroke survivor has been involved in the Flyers’ community for decades, touching fans who may…

Today in Hockey History: July 22

Matthew Zator | July 22, 2024

This date in National Hockey League history has not been the most eventful by any means, but it has still provided some interesting tidbits. One veteran player got traded twice…

Today in Hockey History: July 21

Matthew Zator | July 21, 2024

July 21 saw the greatest player in National Hockey League history sign on to play for one of its most historic teams. Plus, a franchise-altering player signed his first-ever professional…

Today in Hockey History: July 20

Matthew Zator | July 20, 2024

July 20 has been an eventful date in National Hockey League history despite no games being played. A Hall of Fame goaltender finally landed in a spot where he can…

Peter “Foppa” Forsberg: A Biography

Nathaniel Oliver | July 20, 2024

The year is 1994. The location is Lillehammer, Norway. It’s a sudden-death shootout in the Olympic hockey finals. With the crowd screaming, Peter Forsberg is at the opposite blue line staring at…