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Lightning: 5 Worst ‘Yzerman-Era’ Draft Picks

Eugene Helfrick | June 20, 2024

The NHL Entry Draft is far from an exact science. Trying to project how a player will develop over the course of their career is close to impossible, as anything…

Canadiens’ Fifth-Overall Pick Has Been Better Than First Before

Ryan Szporer | June 20, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens likely won’t end up with the player of the 2024 draft class at No. 5 overall, like they did in 1965 (Pierre Bouchard).

How Dave Keon, Greatest Maple Leafs Player, Became a Checker

The Old Prof | June 19, 2024

On Oct. 16, 2016, as part of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ centennial celebrations, Dave Keon was named the greatest player in the team’s history. In 2017, Keon was also named…

Today in Hockey History: June 19

Matthew Zator | June 19, 2024

June 19 has seen the crowning of two Stanley Cup champions over the years and a third memorable Stanley Cup Final game that ended with some overtime magic. Off the…

1999: The Worst NHL Draft Class Ever?

Nathaniel Oliver | June 18, 2024

Before the 1999 NHL Draft took place in Boston, MA on June 26, many believed it was to have a deep amount of talent to choose from – a treasure…

Today in Hockey History: June 18

Matthew Zator | June 18, 2024

Although there have only been two games played on this date, there has still been plenty of National Hockey League history made over the years. One of the greatest players…

Maple Leafs’ Dream Team of Current & Former Active Players

Rob Couch | June 17, 2024

Ever wonder what a lineup of your favourite team would look like if they didn’t trade away that young talent too soon or were able to bring back that top-end…

Today in Hockey History: June 17

Matthew Zator | June 17, 2024

There was a trio of Stanley Cup Final games played on this date with one providing and huge upset and another extending the season for one last game. Also, an…

Today in Hockey History: June 16

Matthew Zator | June 16, 2024

There was only one game played on June 16, and it brought the Stanley Cup back to Motown for the second straight year. This date in NHL history also saw…

The Worst 1st Overall Draft Pick…Ever

Dayton Reimer | June 16, 2024

The 2024 Draft is set for June 28, and the San Jose Sharks, with the first overall pick, are starting to dream of adding that next great piece to their…

5 Worst Trades in Rangers History

Tom Castro | June 16, 2024

The New York Rangers have been on the move the past two years, having found their way back to consistent playoff contention after a four-year rebuilding project. Unfortunately, the franchise’s…

Today in Hockey History: June 15

Matthew Zator | June 15, 2024

Hockey fans in Bean Town have enjoyed what they have seen on this date. Fans in the Windy City can’t complain either. This date has also seen numerous players join…