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7 Reasons Connor McDavid Is the World’s Best Hockey Player

Dale Bochon | January 13, 2026

Fans love the Annual TSN Player Rankings, which traditionally comes out before the start of the NHL’s regular season. It creates endless debate on social media channels such as Twitter…

Categories Archives, Edmonton Oilers, Player Profiles

Claude Giroux: Hall of Fame Worthy?

Justin Giampietro | January 12, 2026

*This archive was originally written by Colin Newby Thirteen members of the Hockey Hall of Fame (HHoF) have played for the Philadelphia Flyers at some point during their careers. This…

Categories Archives, Flyers History, Hockey History, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Player Profiles

Frank Mahovlich: Highs & Lows of a Hall of Fame Career

Greg Boysen | January 10, 2026

Few players had a life as remarkable as Hall of Famer Frank Mahovlich. He played 1,418 professional games in 22 seasons between the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Montreal Canadiens, Player Profiles, Red Wings History, Toronto Maple Leafs

7 Cool Things About Mitch Marner

Colton Pankiw | January 7, 2026

*This archive was originally published in May 2023 In the last three stories I did in this series, I covered more of the league’s quieter stars in players like Sidney…

Categories Archives, Maple Leafs History, Player Profiles, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights

7 Cool Things About Jarome Iginla: Calgary Flames Hall of Famer

The Old Prof | December 24, 2025

Former Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla was both a great hockey player and a class act. Now, he’s in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Related: Meet the 2020 Hockey Hall…

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Marc-Andre Fleury’s Case as a Hall of Famer

Shaun Filippelli | November 28, 2025

Marc-André Fleury was one of the best goaltenders in the NHL since he was picked first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2003. One of only three goalies in league…

Categories Archives, Golden Knights History, Minnesota Wild, NHL Goaltending, Penguins History, Pittsburgh Penguins, Player Profiles, Vegas Golden Knights, Wild Goaltending

7 Cool Things About Jumbo Joe Thornton

The Old Prof | November 22, 2025

Joe Thornton, who is often affectionately referred to as “Jumbo,” is one of the NHL’s most iconic figures. Over his three-decade career, he was renowned for his exceptional skill, leadership,…

Categories Archives, Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Player Profiles, San Jose Sharks, Sharks History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Zdeno Chara – 7 Cool Things About the Big Guy

Brandon Share-Cohen | November 18, 2025

When thinking about former NHL defender and future Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara, one word should come to mind. That word, as you might have guessed, is big. Whether it’s…

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Bobby Orr’s Landmark Season

THW Archives | November 8, 2025

When the NHL announced the ‘100 Greatest NHL Players of All Time‘ Bobby Orr was, of course, one of the easiest choices. In a truly remarkable Hall of Fame career,…

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Jonathan Toews: Beyond the Glory

Gail Kauchak | November 1, 2025

After 15 years and three Stanley Cups as the captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, longtime superstar Jonathan Toews took some time away from hockey due to health issues related to…

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Jaromír Jágr Breaks Gretzky’s Professional Hockey Goal Record

Ryan Gagne | October 31, 2025

Like a fine wine, Jaromír Jágr has only improved with age. As a 19-year-old in 1990, Jágr made his NHL debut and finished his rookie season hoisting the Stanley Cup.…

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9 Cool Things About Dave Semenko: Edmonton Oilers’ Enforcer

The Old Prof | October 29, 2025

Dave Semenko was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who was a left winger in the World Hockey Association (WHA) for two seasons and the NHL for 10 seasons. In…

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