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NHL’s 10 Most Impressive Streaks

Raymond Harrison | July 9, 2024

Numbers, stats, and figures are an integral part of the hockey viewing experience. The game is rife with scoring slumps, hot streaks, losing skids, and dynastic stretches of winning. The…

Hockey Goalies – A Breed Apart

Jeff Seide | July 9, 2024

The great Jacques Plante summed it up this way, “Imagine sitting at your desk. You make a mistake. A red light goes on behind you, a siren starts sounding and…

Today in Hockey History: July 9

Matthew Zator | July 9, 2024

The events of July 9 are full of Hall of Fame names who left their mark on the National Hockey League, both on the ice and in the front office.…

Today in Hockey History: July 8

Matthew Zator | July 8, 2024

This date, in 1995, proved to be a very eventful one with the National Hockey League’s annual Entry Draft and the usual dealings that go with it. Over the years,…

Red Wings’ Worst Free Agent Signings of the Past 20 Years

Jordan Orth | July 7, 2024

While there are always bright spots when it comes to free-agent signings, the flip side is the signings that do not pan out as well. Over the past 20 years,…

Today in Hockey History: July 7

Matthew Zator | July 7, 2024

July 7 is a significant date in National Hockey League history as a pair of signings made it easier for players from Europe to come over, forever changing the game.…

Today in Hockey History: July 6

Matthew Zator | July 6, 2024

Some of the best players of the 1990s were rewarded for their performances on this date. July 6 also saw several coaching changes, roster moves, and the birth of two…

The Best NHL Defensemen Ever

THW Archives | July 6, 2024

The NHL has a long and storied existence. Legendary teams, lines and players serve as a reminder of days gone by while today’s players continue to forge the legacy left…

Revisiting the 2019-20 Vancouver Canucks’ Playoff Run

Matthew Zator | July 5, 2024

After COVID-19 put a halt on the 2019-20 NHL season in March, Vancouver Canucks fans around the world wondered what would happen next. Plenty of questions were presented by fans…

Today in Hockey History: July 5

Matthew Zator | July 5, 2024

Despite no games on the schedule, July 5 has been a rather busy day in National Hockey League history. We’ve seen some familiar faces in new places, plenty of coaching…

Today in Hockey History: July 4

Matthew Zator | July 4, 2024

The 4th of July is usually reserved for fireworks in the sky in the United States. However, there have been plenty of fireworks in the form of big trades and…

Oilers: Top 5 Captains in Edmonton’s NHL History

Brian Swane | July 3, 2024

It’s hard to believe, but the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season will already be Connor McDavid’s ninth year captaining the Edmonton Oilers. The other 14 men who have worn the ‘C’…