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Ranking Oilers Poor Free Agent Signings Since 2020

Jim Parsons | November 17, 2024

** This article was first written in March 2023. There is also a list of best and worst free agent signings for the team that were written outside of this…

5 Greatest Canadian Hockey Players Ever

Colton Pankiw | November 17, 2024

Since the NHL was formed back in 1917, fans have seen a plethora of talent come and go. There have been many greats in the past, plenty of whom are…

Longest Winning Streaks in NHL History

Ryan Gagne | November 17, 2024

In Feb. 2024, the Edmonton Oilers came within 60 minutes of tying an NHL record with their 17th consecutive win. They only fell short of the mark held by the…

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 17

Matthew Zator | November 17, 2024

Nov. 17 saw the first-ever meeting between the two highest scorers in NHL history. This date has also been a memorable one in both Chicago and Boston and has seen…

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 16

Matthew Zator | November 16, 2024

Nov. 16 has seen quite a few memorable moments in NHL history, including an “Original 6” franchise taking the ice for the first time. This was also a significant date…

Ottawa Senators Trade History

Jacob Billington | November 16, 2024

From the trades during expansion to the most recent deal, here is a collection of every trade in the history of the Ottawa Senators. Below is every trade broken down…

The 5 Greatest Goaltenders in NHL History

THW Archives | November 16, 2024

Ranking goaltenders throughout the history of the NHL is an arduous task. Multiple factors must be considered: sheer dominance, longevity, impact on the sport, etc. For some, raw win and ring totals…

Dave “The Hammer” Schultz: Flyers’ Legendary Enforcer

Matthew Ward | November 15, 2024

Dave “The Hammer” Schultz is known as one of hockey’s greatest enforcers. An NHL veteran of nine seasons with four different teams, the left-winger became a legendary member of the…

Oldest Players with 100-Point Seasons

Kyle Gipe | November 15, 2024

It is difficult to score in the NHL. Not exactly breaking news. That’s why only nine players, including Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Artemi Panarin, David Pastrnak, and J.T. Miller, reached…

2016 NHL Entry Draft Top 10: Where Are They Now?

Eugene Helfrick | November 15, 2024

As the 2016 NHL Draft approached, there were questions about how this class would be remembered. Unlike 2015, which featured talent and depth that you typically only see once in…

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 15

Matthew Zator | November 15, 2024

This date in NHL history was especially good for players named Bobby. It has also provided many memorable moments all across the state of New York and in the City…

Remembering Maple Leafs’ Goalie Jonathan Bernier

The Old Prof | November 14, 2024

In a previous post where I researched the criteria that measured the characteristics of good NHL goalies and then applied it to evaluate the Toronto Maple Leafs’ best goalie since…

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