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Blue Jackets’ 2013 Draft Failure Was Result of Mismanagement

William Espy | November 20, 2024

The 2013 NHL Entry Draft was an important one at the time for the Columbus Blue Jackets organization. New general manager Jarmo Kekalainen had just taken over the team alongside…

Islanders’ 10 Worst Moments in 50-Year Franchise History

Mike McEnaney | November 20, 2024

As their 50th anniversary season celebration occurred in 2022-23, the New York Islanders recalled all the amazing moments that have happened since their inaugural season in 1972. With four Stanley Cup…

Remembering Maple Leafs Tough Guy Jim Dorey

The Old Prof | November 20, 2024

In the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs, there have been many really tough players. Perhaps the first three that come to mind are Wendel Clark, Tie Domi, and Doug…

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 20

Matthew Zator | November 20, 2024

This is a pretty important date for Boston in National Hockey League history. Nov. 20 has also been rather kind to players and fans in Toronto and Philadelphia, as well.…

Worst Trades in Oilers History

Jim Parsons | November 19, 2024

Trades provide each and every NHL team with the opportunity to immediately address glaring needs within their respective rosters. Good trades can set your franchise up for incredible success. Bad…

What if the Maple Leafs Had Picked Aho Over Dermott in 2015?

Jesse Courville-Lynch | November 19, 2024

You can never predict the future when it comes to prospects at the NHL Entry Draft, and many teams have looked back and realized their mistake when they took the…

Ed Van Impe: Second Flyers’ Captain & Stanley Cup Champion

Matthew Ward | November 19, 2024

Saskatoon native Ed Van Impe played professional hockey from 1961 to 1977. A member of the NHL’s Chicago Black Hawks, Philadelphia Flyers, and Pittsburgh Penguins, the tough defenseman’s determination and…

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 19

Matthew Zator | November 19, 2024

This date in National Hockey History has seen quite a bit of action in New York, both on Broadway and Long Island. Plus, one of the game’s all-time greats has…

New York Islanders’ Greatest of All-Time

THW Archives | November 18, 2024

On Feb. 4, 1978, Hockey Hall of Famer and a member of the 100 Greatest NHL Players club, Mike Bossy, recorded the first hat trick of his NHL career as the New…

One for the Ages: Alexandre Daigle’s 2003-04 NHL Season

Nathaniel Oliver | November 18, 2024

Alexandre Daigle gets an unfair bad rap. “All-time greatest draft bust”, “primadonna”, “completely lacked effort and motivation”. Strong words for any athlete, though maybe at the time that he broke…

Revisiting the Blues’ Trade of Vladimir Tarasenko

Mike Meyer | November 18, 2024

On Feb. 9, 2023, the St. Louis Blues agreed to a deal sending franchise icon Vladimir Tarasenko along with defenseman Niko Mikkola to the New York Rangers for a 2023…

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 18

Matthew Zator | November 18, 2024

This date has been huge in both Detroit and Toronto as some of the greatest players in NHL history had career highlights. There have also been a bunch of first…

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