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The Best #9s in NHL History

THW Archives | March 15, 2026

This was originally published in Aug. 2015 and updated in March 2026. Over the course of the NHL’s history, there have been many records put away into the books, rarely…

The Evolution of Europeans in the NHL

THW Archives | March 15, 2026

European NHL players have played a large part in the development of the National Hockey League over the last three decades – but try to imagine the NHL without all…

Today in Hockey History: March 15

Matthew Zator | March 15, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 16 March 15 has been a good date in National Hockey League history for defensemen and an even better one…

Today in Hockey History: March 14

Matthew Zator | March 14, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 13 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 15 This date in NHL history is full of some of the biggest names ever to play the game. A…

Bruins’ Top 20 Goal Scorers All-Time

Alec Rudolph | March 14, 2026

The Boston Bruins have had numerous prolific goal-scorers in the team’s storied history, which dates back to 1924. Here are the best of the best: the top 20 Bruins’ scorers…

Senators’ Release of Oliver Johannson Is a Painful Reminder of 2021 Draft Class

Dayton Reimer | March 14, 2026

The draft is one of the most exciting times for NHL teams. Each pick, from first to 224th, has the potential to become a contributing member of their new club.…

Every Father-Son Duo in Edmonton Oilers History

Brian Swane | March 14, 2026

From Brady and Matthew Tkachuk to Sam Reinhart, there seem to be more sons of former NHLers in the league than ever before. Some, such as Toronto Maple Leafs forward…

Revisiting the Nazem Kadri Trade

The Old Prof | March 13, 2026

When the Toronto Maple Leafs completed their 2018-19 season, they had failed once again to get past the dreaded Boston Bruins during the first playoff series. When the season concluded,…

Top 10 Toughest Red Wings

Peter Ploshehanski | March 13, 2026

Motown, The Motor City, Hockeytown. Detroit is a proud, blue-collar, Midwestern city that at one time was home to 1.86 million people. It has since fallen from grace but is…

Oilers’ 1995 Draft Class: One of the Worst in Franchise History

Brian Swane | March 13, 2026

Last year marked the 30th anniversary of the only time in their long and storied history that the Edmonton Oilers have hosted the NHL’s annual entry draft. On July 8,…

Today in Hockey History: March 13

Matthew Zator | March 13, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 14 March 13 has been an eventful date throughout National Hockey League history. Hall of Famers hit milestones while there…

Top 10 Weirdest Goalies in NHL History

THW Archives | March 12, 2026

It’s a commonly-held belief in NHL circles, and hockey in general, that goalies tend to be a bit weird. It’s more strange to find a goalie that isn’t weird than…

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