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Montreal Canadiens’ 2016 Draft Class Revisited

Shawn Wilken | December 18, 2024

Welcome back to another edition of the Montreal Canadiens draft class revisited, where we look at each selection and use hindsight to determine whether the team made the right choice or missed…

St. Louis Blues: Revisiting the Pavel Buchnevich Trade

Ethan Carter | December 18, 2024

With another NHL season recently wrapping up for the St. Louis Blues, it’s time to look back on the Pavel Buchnevich trade that general manager Doug Armstrong pulled off prior…

Top 3 Former Oilers You Forgot Also Played for the Hurricanes

Caleb Kerney | December 18, 2024

The Carolina Hurricanes and the Edmonton Oilers do not have a storied rivalry. They were both teams in the 2006 Stanley Cup Final series that was one of the most…

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 18

Matthew Zator | December 18, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens are the most storied and successful franchise in the history of the National Hockey League. Some of their biggest legends had memorable games on this date. Also,…

Revisiting the Edmonton Oilers’ Disastrous 1990 Draft

Brian Swane | December 17, 2024

In June 1990, the Edmonton Oilers were on top of the world. They had just won their fifth Stanley Cup in seven years, after beating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in…

Rick DiPietro: A Promising Career Cut Short

Dayton Reimer | December 17, 2024

For years, Rick DiPietro has been considered one of the biggest draft busts of all time, and it’s hard to argue against it. Selected first overall in 2000 by the…

Worst Trades in Red Wings History

Tony Wolak | December 17, 2024

As the Detroit Red Wings continue to rebuild, thoughts of missed opportunities, unnecessarily long contracts, and poor trades often come to mind. And with former general manager Ken Holland leading…

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 17

Matthew Zator | December 17, 2024

This date in National Hockey League history was dominated by some guy in Edmonton who wore No. 99. Also, there were plenty of memories back in the day of black…

Montreal Canadiens’ 2012 Draft Class Revisited

Shawn Wilken | December 16, 2024

In 2012, the Montreal Canadiens ushered in a new era with general manager Marc Bergevin joining the club and assuming responsibility of the team’s future. His tenure started with the…

5 Former Blackhawks Most Likely to Have Their Number Retired

Connor Smith | December 16, 2024

For the first time since 2008, the Chicago Blackhawks had a new number hanging in the United Center rafters. On April 7, 2022, the team announced it would retire Marián…

2 of the Cheapest NHL Trades Ever

Andrew Forbes | December 16, 2024

So often we delve deep into the analytical side of trades in sports. Which players needed the change more? Which team is going to come out on top? Was there…

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 16

Matthew Zator | December 16, 2024

There is little doubt that the city of Montreal is responsible for some of the biggest moments and greatest players in National Hockey League history. They had three of their…