1964: Can the Kid Do It? Wings Think So! Rick Cole | September 23, 2014 When Toronto GM Punch Imlach called Terry Sawchuk’s name at last June’s NHL intra-league draft, little Roger Crozier’s life changed forever. Sawchuk, you see, was the veteran all-star netminder who…
1964 NHL Training Camps First Weekend Rick Cole | September 22, 2014 With all six NHL training camps in full swing, news is beginning to filter out more frequently and with greater significance. Exhibition games are being played and players are working…
September ’64 – As Summer Slips Away, the Puckster Awakens Rick Cole | September 19, 2014 So here we are in the waning days of the Summer of ’64, our most hockey-free season dragging on inexorably towards its inevitable conclusion. And with the impending change of season, that…
Buffalo Sabres History: Part III (1992-2003) Tim Olewniczak | September 17, 2014 The next chunk of Buffalo Sabres history was a busy time that featured a lockout-shortened season as well as the team’s second Stanley Cup Finals appearance. Unfortunately, Buffalo could not…
Welcome to 1964 Part II (The Rest of the Summer) Rick Cole | September 16, 2014 Last time, we outlined the 1964 off-season’s first month and all of the goings-on in hockey during May. We’ll continue on here with what took place over the rest of…
Welcome to 1964! Rick Cole | September 15, 2014 Welcome to 1964 and the “As it Happens – 50 Years Ago Today in Hockey!” Blog. Our aim here is to provide news as it would have been reported as…
Buffalo Sabres History: Part II (1981-1992) Tim Olewniczak | September 12, 2014 Buffalo found some success between the 1981-1982 and 1991-1992 seasons which will be the focus of this segment of Buffalo Sabres history. The club managed to qualify for the playoffs…
Buffalo Sabres History: Part I (1970-1981) Tim Olewniczak | September 10, 2014 The 2013-2014 NHL season was a year in Buffalo Sabres history that both players and fans want to forget. It was a historically bad season for the franchise yet it…
NHL: Most Competitive League in North America Andrew Wilson | September 8, 2014 It is a busy time for professional sports in North America. The race towards the playoffs in Major League Baseball is approaching as we near October. The National Football League…
The Most Underrated Kings Goalie of All Time Sheng Peng | September 6, 2014 See our picks for most underrated Kings forwards of all time here >>> See our picks for most underrated Kings defensemen of all time here >>> Here’s a few guidelines…
The Most Underrated Kings Defensemen of All Time Sheng Peng | September 4, 2014 See our picks for most underrated Kings forwards of all time here >>> See our picks for most underrated Kings goalie of all time here>>> Here’s a few guidelines for…
NHL Expansion in Las Vegas, Why it Can Work Andrew Wilson | August 27, 2014 According to reports the NHL will soon expand to Las Vegas, Nevada. This is big news as it would indicate that the league is being proactive in naming expansion franchises.…