WHA’s Philadelphia Blazers Epically Flamed Out 50 Years Ago Anthony Trudeau | June 7, 2023 Though the traditional big four teams (the Eagles, Flyers, Phillies, and 76ers) dominate Philadelphia’s sporting landscape, the city also has a rich history of franchises that do not quite “count.”…
1967 NHL Expansion Rick Cole | June 6, 2023 June 6, 1967. If you are an old-time hockey fan, or a purist, that date is a day of infamy. If you are of the more modern generation, you likely…
Today in Hockey History: June 6 Matthew Zator | June 6, 2023 June 6 has been a hectic day throughout National Hockey League History. A pair of expansion drafts were held on this date, including the first one ever. Lord Stanley called…
Revisiting Tomas Kaberle’s Time with the Toronto Maple Leafs The Old Prof | June 5, 2023 Who would have thought that a player drafted in the eighth round (204th overall) would go on to have such a long career with the Toronto Maple Leafs? That’s what…
Today in Hockey History: June 5 Matthew Zator | June 5, 2023 June 5 has given us a little bit of everything throughout National Hockey League history. There were epic comebacks, expansion, awards given out and even one of the greatest NHL…
10 Best Dallas Stars Playoff Runs in Franchise History Ryan Gagne | June 5, 2023 During the 2022-23 season, the Dallas Stars celebrated their 55th season in the NHL, wrapping up their 29th campaign in Texas after 26 years in the Minneapolis, Minnesota, area. Moreover,…
Chicago Blackhawks 50-Goal Scorers Jeff Seide | June 4, 2023 Since their founding in 1926, the Chicago Blackhawks (and Black Hawks) have won six Stanley Cup championships. They’re one of the “Original Six” NHL teams along with the Detroit Red…
Today in Hockey History: June 4 Matthew Zator | June 4, 2023 June 4 saw one of the greatest hockey players ever to take the ice put an end to his legendary career. In addition, there was plenty of National Hockey League…
Senators’ Best Fourth-Round Picks Dayton Reimer | June 4, 2023 For the first time since 2010, the Ottawa Senators do not have a first or second-round pick heading into the NHL Entry Draft. It’s a big change in direction for…
Today in Hockey History: June 3 Matthew Zator | June 3, 2023 One of the most memorable penalties in Stanley Cup Final history was called on this date. Also, June 3 was a hectic day for the front office in Motown and…
Swedish-Born Players With the Most Stanley Cups Ryan Gagne | June 3, 2023 According to statistics from NHL.com, there have been 403 Swedish-born players in league history, broken down to 366 skaters and 37 goalies. Interestingly, the deeper we dig, only 211 skaters…
4 Best Calgary Flames Playoff Runs in Franchise History Ryan Gagne | June 2, 2023 During the 2022-23 season, the Calgary Flames celebrated their 50th season in the NHL, wrapping up their 42nd campaign in southern Alberta after eight years in Atlanta, Georgia. Unfortunately, the…