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Teemu Selanne’s Unbreakable Record

Declan Schroeder | July 3, 2024

76 goals in a rookie season. It’s a total hard to wrap one’s head around. Everyone has a sports record locked in their mind that will live with them forever.…

Flames: Top 5 Captains in Calgary’s NHL History

Rupert McDonald | July 3, 2024

Following the departure of Mark Giordano, the Calgary Flames went two seasons without a captain until Mikael Backlund was bestowed the honour. He has had some big shoes to fill.…

Today in Hockey History: July 3

Matthew Zator | July 3, 2024

July 3 has seen a lot of activity by numerous Hall of Famers. Some of the best players in National Hockey League history were either changing teams, retiring, or being…

The Best Free Agent Signings in NHL History

THW Archives | July 2, 2024

Free agency is a very important aspect of the NHL. The best NHL free agent signings, typically of players with high skill, retain the ability to drastically improve a given team…

The Worst Free Agent Signings in NHL History

THW Archives | July 2, 2024

NHL free agency generates a large amount of excitement throughout the hockey world every year. In some cases, an NHL team will make a great signing, acquiring a player through…

Today in Hockey History: July 2

Matthew Zator | July 2, 2024

Usually, July 1 is reserved for the signing of big free-agent contracts, but July 2 has seen its fair share of new deals getting done too. One Hall of Fame…

Calgary Flames: Revisiting the Jarome Iginla Trade

Colton Pankiw | July 1, 2024

Over 11 years ago, in late March 2013, Calgary Flames fans were heartbroken to see not only their best leader but one of the best leaders in NHL history in…

Today in Hockey History: July 1

Matthew Zator | July 1, 2024

July 1 has been a big news day for the National Hockey League in recent years, thanks to the start of free agency. In addition to some big contracts getting…

Today in Hockey History: June 30

Matthew Zator | June 30, 2024

One of the most dramatic sagas in National Hockey League history finally came to an end on this date in 1992. Also, a talented draft class entered the league, a…

Today in Hockey History: June 29

Matthew Zator | June 29, 2024

National Hockey League fans who love blockbuster trades have had plenty to be happy about on June 29 over the years. There was an action-packed day in 2016, and two…

Canucks: A Look Back at the Bo Horvat for Cory Schneider Trade

Adam Kierszenblat | June 29, 2024

On June 30, 2013, the Vancouver Canucks made a franchise-altering trade when they sent Cory Schneider to the New Jersey Devils for the ninth-overall selection in the 2013 NHL Entry…

The French Connection

Jeff Seide | June 29, 2024

The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle lived well before hockey ever existed, but his quote, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” certainly applies to the Buffalo Sabres’…