Jarome Iginla Career Highlights Thomas Strangward | September 21, 2017 This article was originally published in March, 2013. Iginla was shipped out by General Manager Jay Feaster last night to the Pittsburgh Penguins in return for college prospects Ben Hanowski…
Calgary Flames Jersey History Peter Ferrell | September 19, 2017 Ah yes, the Calgary Flames. My hometown team. My boys! How could I ever be upset with them? Except, you know, when they win only four playoff rounds since 1989,…
A Tale of Three Old Hockey Arenas Dan Mount | September 13, 2017 Hockey rinks have come a long way from the days of chicken-wire cages and wooden stands. The hockey fan now has state-of-the-art seats, a wide array of fancy and…
A Look Back: Gabriel Landeskog’s Unique Path to Success Adam Laskaris | September 13, 2017 This article was originally written in May, 2014. When the name Gabriel Landeskog is mentioned around NHL circles, there are a few words that are bound to pop up nearly…
The Top 40-year-old Goaltenders In NHL History Michael Gwizdala | September 8, 2017 This article was originally written in November, 2014. More than the 12 victories he needs for 700 and the fourth Stanley Cup he so desires, Martin Brodeur is hoping to…
Martin Brodeur: Keeper Of New Jersey Michael Gwizdala | August 22, 2017 This article was originally written in February, 2016. When one thinks of ways to describe Martin Brodeur, many words come to mind. Stanley Cup champion. Gold medal winner. Vezina Trophy winner.…
Top 5 Cinderella Teams In NHL History Jeremy Wiebe | August 10, 2017 This article was originally posted in August, 2014. Everyone loves an underdog. It’s not hard to see why. An individual or a team that overcomes the odds with a plucky…
Green to Black: Stars Graphic History, 1967-93 The Hockey Writers | August 9, 2017 Hockey fans know that North Stars owner Norm Green earned his infamy by moving the franchise from puck-loving Minnesota to Texas, where high school football draws more interest than…
NHL Teams as Game of Thrones Houses Peter Ferrell | July 14, 2017 The new season of Game of Thrones is upon us. Fans worldwide are hoping the show’s seventh season answers the burning questions left over from Season Six’s explosive finale. Will…
Kit of the Day – Nashville Predators Always Entertaining Peter Ferrell | June 5, 2017 Perhaps the greatest sin a sports team can commit is to be boring. Witness this year’s Ottawa Senators, a team stocked with a balanced attack, the world’s best defenseman and…
Flyers Captains Lindros Era to Lockout THW Archives | May 31, 2017 In a previous post, The Hockey Writers took a look at every Flyers captain from Lou Angotti, the first, to Rick Tocchet, the last man to wear the C before…
Penguins Blueprint: The Jason Botterill Factor Mike Colligan | May 12, 2017 Jason Botterill and Penguins GM Ray Shero face an impossible task. In just ten days they’ll be forced to overhaul an offensive group they spent most of the season preparing to tweak.