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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…

Get Loud! Top 10 NHL Arena Atmospheres

Brett Slawson | February 4, 2017

We pulled this one out of The Hockey Writers files to see what might have changed since it was first published two years ago. Let us know if you agree…

A Tribute to the Magnificent Mario Lemieux

THW Archives | January 24, 2017

On Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux retired from the game of hockey for the second time. The owner, captain and best Pittsburgh Penguin ever had decided…

John LeClair Hall Of Fame Worthy

Michael Gwizdala | November 13, 2016

They were “The Legion of Doom.” Eric Lindros, John LeClair and Mikael Renberg. From 1995-2000, the three constituted one of the most fearsome scoring lines in the league with the…