Today in Hockey History: Sept. 1 Matthew Zator | September 1, 2023 A familiar face returned to Pittsburgh on this date, but this time as an owner. Also, there were some big moments for a couple of the NHL’s earliest stars. Let’s…
Today in Hockey History: Aug 31 Matthew Zator | August 31, 2023 Some of the greatest players from multiple NHL eras had big moments on this date. Everything from birth dates, to the signing of a first professional contract, to being traded…
Ducks’ Free Agency Misses: Defense Edition Jordan Reinhardt | August 30, 2023 This offseason I’ve covered some free agency signings by the Anaheim Ducks that have worked out greatly in their favor. Sergei Fedorov is the only “miss” I’ve covered so far.…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 30 Matthew Zator | August 30, 2023 Aug. 30 has proven to be a newsworthy day in the history of the NHL. A longtime and successful general manager got his first job, one of the greatest European…
Ducks Free Agency Success: 2004 Dustin Penner Signing Jordan Reinhardt | August 21, 2023 The 2006-07 Anaheim Ducks roster that then-general manager Brian Burke assembled was perhaps the best roster in franchise history and one of the best league-wide in recent memory. Save for…
Ducks Free Agent Success: Jonas Hiller Jordan Reinhardt | August 14, 2023 Next up in my offseason series covering the free agency successes and failures in the history of the Anaheim Ducks is goaltender Jonas Hiller, who arrived in Anaheim in 2007…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 11 Matthew Zator | August 11, 2023 This date has seen its fair share of memorable events in National Hockey League history. The Los Angeles Kings signed a future crown jewel on defense to his first professional…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 10 Matthew Zator | August 10, 2023 Aug. 10 has been both a hectic and sad day in NHL history, as Hall of Famer and Chicago Blackhawks legend Tony Esposito passed away in 2021. In other news,…
Careers Cut Short: Alexander Svitov & Stanislav Chistov Dayton Reimer | August 3, 2023 When Ivan Fedotov was detained for allegedly attempting to evade military service after signing an entry-level deal with the Philadelphia Flyers in May 2022, it felt more like a story…
Ducks Free Agent Success: Scott Niedermayer Jordan Reinhardt | July 27, 2023 Recently I covered a miss in the free agency history of the Anaheim Ducks: Sergei Fedorov. His tenure in a Ducks uniform came with much excitement but ultimately was short…
Today in Hockey History: July 21 Matthew Zator | July 21, 2023 July 21 saw the greatest player in National Hockey League history sign on to play for one of its most historic teams. Plus, a franchise-altering player signed his first-ever professional…
Today in Hockey History: July 19 Matthew Zator | July 19, 2023 One of the greatest coaches in the National Hockey League was born on this date many years ago. Also, two players who had great runs and won championships in Motown…