Bruins Top 5 Trade Deadline Moves THW Archives | February 18, 2017 From the THW Archives, written by former contributor Mark Wallace Graham and originally published Mar. 2, 2014. With the 2014 NHL trade deadline looming, no one knows what the Boston…
Top 3 All-Time Ducks Goalies John Hoop | February 16, 2017 Who are the top three goalies in Anaheim Ducks history? Most of us will agree on the top two, but there is quite a log-jam for the number three spot.…
Top 10 Mats Sundin Moments THW Archives | February 13, 2017 February 13, 1971, Happy Birthday Mats Sundin! In honour of his birthday, we have pulled this gem from The Hockey Writers Archives, written by former THW contributor Clayton Theriault and originally…
Top 10 Playoff-Making Teams The Hockey Writers | February 11, 2017 The Detroit Red Wings, the City of Detroit, Michigan minor hockey, the National Hockey League and the entire hockey family lost a great champion this week when Mr. Mike Ilitch passed…
Top 3 All-Time Devils Goalies Michael Gwizdala | February 10, 2017 When one tries to pick the top three goalies in New Jersey Devils franchise history, it’s not too difficult to determine who tops the list. If you’re like my Devils…
When the Canadiens’ Dynasty Ended for Good THW Archives | February 9, 2017 When sports historians speak in terms of true dynasties (that is, success that lasts for a few generations, as opposed to a few years), three franchises come to mind: the Yankees in baseball, the Celtics in basketball and the Montreal Canadiens in hockey.
Top 3 All-Time Coyotes Goalies Louis Pannone | February 8, 2017 The Arizona Coyotes are celebrating their 20th anniversary this season, and, like every team, have had their fair share of legends suit up for the franchise. Distinguished skaters such as…
Top 3 All-Time Panthers Goalies Peter Ferrell | February 8, 2017 Florida: famous for sunshine, oranges and refusing to support professional sports teams. Yes, the Florida Panthers are no strangers to sparsely populated arenas. Sure, it’s an ice-based sport dominated by…
Top 3 All-Time Canucks Goalies Trevor Connors | February 8, 2017 Richard Brodeur Drafted by the New York Islanders in 1972, “King” Richard Brodeur started his professional career with the Quebec Nordiques of the WHA, leading them to an Avco Cup…
The Toronto Maple Leafs & the NHL Record Book THW Archives | February 7, 2017 On this date, Feb. 7, 1976, Toronto Maple Leafs Hall of Famer Darryl Sittler set an NHL record with 10 points in one game — he scored six goals and added…
BOOOOOO…Wait, Should You Really Be Booing Gary Bettman? Matt Brauckmann | February 6, 2017 Last week marked the 24th anniversary of Gary Bettman’s tenure as Commissioner of the National Hockey League. An incredible number of things have transpired since then in the NHL —…
Sidney Crosby vs Wayne Gretzky – from the THW Archives THW Archives | February 6, 2017 On this date, Feb. 6, 2000, Wayne Gretzky’s #99 was officially retired permanently by the NHL, in a pre-game ceremony before the All-Star Game in Toronto. In honour of that…