Today in Hockey History: Oct. 4 Matthew Zator | October 4, 2023 One of the biggest trades of the 1990s went down on this date, altering the path of two NHL franchises. Also, a new team joined the ranks, one of the…
7 Cool Things About Mikael Backlund Ryan Gagne | October 4, 2023 At the 2007 NHL Entry Draft in Columbus, OH, the Calgary Flames selected Mikael Backlund with the 24th overall pick in the first round. Since his debut on Oct. 26,…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 3 Matthew Zator | October 3, 2023 The most storied team in NHL history signed one of their most legendary players on this date. Also, the first regular-season game outside of North America was played, an all-time…
Ranking the Detroit Red Wings’ Last 20 Draft Classes Jordan Orth | October 3, 2023 Over the last 20 NHL Drafts, the Detroit Red Wings have drafted numerous players. Some of these players have panned out for the organization while some of them have not…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 2 Matthew Zator | October 2, 2023 This has been a very busy day in NHL history. The greatest offensive defenseman ever took his place at the top of the goals list, a new franchise debuted, multiple…
All-Time Slovak NHL Lineup Justin Giampietro | October 2, 2023 After a lack of elite Slovak talent in the NHL following the 2000s, there seems to be an emergence with youngsters such as Juraj Slafkovsky and Simon Nemec being drafted…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 1 Matthew Zator | October 1, 2023 Oct. 1 has been a very busy day over the years. The greatest player in NHL history had his number retired by the team he started his career with. The…
Anaheim Ducks: Counting Down the 30 Greatest Players (30-21) Charlie Hiller | October 1, 2023 With the Anaheim Ducks celebrating their 30th anniversary this season, now is the perfect time to look back. In the last 30 years, the Ducks have made history — from the Disney…
Where Are They Now? Senators’ First-Round Picks Since 2005 Paul Quinney | September 30, 2023 The Ottawa Senators’ 2023 training camp is wrapping up and there were a handful of names on the camp invitation list who were Senators’ first-round draft picks. Given that some…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 30 Matthew Zator | September 30, 2023 On this date, the most storied franchise in the history of the NHL signed one of its future legends. Also, three different team captains were named, and a whole slew…
Swedish-Born Captains in NHL History Ryan Gagne | September 30, 2023 Today, only 32 opportunities to be a captain in the NHL exist. Although most leaders in the league are Canadian-born skaters, some of the greatest players from countries outside of…
Flyers’ Worst Trade From Every GM Justin Giampietro | September 29, 2023 In the history of the Philadelphia Flyers, there have been a total of nine general managers (GMs) to ever hold the position. Many of the moves that these GMs made…