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Sharks Fans Reliving Jumbo Joe Era With Thornton’s Jersey Retirement

Alex Hutton | November 22, 2024

The San Jose Sharks are set to retire Joe Thornton’s #19 jersey in a ceremony on Saturday (Nov. 23), giving the franchise legend an honor only one other Shark has…

Blue Jackets’ 2013 Draft Failure Was Result of Mismanagement

William Espy | November 20, 2024

The 2013 NHL Entry Draft was an important one at the time for the Columbus Blue Jackets organization. New general manager Jarmo Kekalainen had just taken over the team alongside…

Islanders’ 10 Worst Moments in 50-Year Franchise History

Mike McEnaney | November 20, 2024

As their 50th anniversary season celebration occurred in 2022-23, the New York Islanders recalled all the amazing moments that have happened since their inaugural season in 1972. With four Stanley Cup…

What if the Maple Leafs Had Picked Aho Over Dermott in 2015?

Jesse Courville-Lynch | November 19, 2024

You can never predict the future when it comes to prospects at the NHL Entry Draft, and many teams have looked back and realized their mistake when they took the…

Ed Van Impe: Second Flyers’ Captain & Stanley Cup Champion

Matthew Ward | November 19, 2024

Saskatoon native Ed Van Impe played professional hockey from 1961 to 1977. A member of the NHL’s Chicago Black Hawks, Philadelphia Flyers, and Pittsburgh Penguins, the tough defenseman’s determination and…

Revisiting the Blues’ Trade of Vladimir Tarasenko

Mike Meyer | November 18, 2024

On Feb. 9, 2023, the St. Louis Blues agreed to a deal sending franchise icon Vladimir Tarasenko along with defenseman Niko Mikkola to the New York Rangers for a 2023…

Revisiting Sharks’ Timo Meier Trade to the Devils

William Espy | November 13, 2024

It has been a year since the San Jose Sharks traded forward Timo Meier to the New Jersey Devils on Feb. 26, 2023, in a blockbuster deal that changed both…

5 Worst Trades in Senators History

THW Archives | November 12, 2024

The Ottawa Senators have made their fair share of trades throughout their history. Some of those moves have seen them come out on top, but others have fans wondering what…

Roenick Discusses Almost Signing With Flames in HHOF Interview

Derek Olsen | November 12, 2024

The 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame class was inducted on Monday, Nov. 11. This year’s group includes legendary players Jeremy Roenick, Pavel Datsyuk, Shea Weber, Natalie Darwitz, and Krissy Wendell-Pohl.…

Remembering Hockey Players Lost in Battle

Jim Bay | November 11, 2024

On Veterans/Rememberance Day and Memorial Day, people around North America will celebrate and remember those who served and those who lost their lives in service to their countries. In Canada,…

Dean Lombardi: The Architect of Los Angeles Kings’ Success

Sharlette Shahbazyan | November 7, 2024

Dean Lombardi’s tenure as the Los Angeles Kings’ general manager (GM) from 2006-2017 will remain as one of the most impactful and transformative periods in the franchise’s history. Through setbacks…

Islanders’ Isaiah George First “Isaiah” in NHL History

Michael Ostrower | November 5, 2024

New York Islanders’ defenseman Isaiah George became the first player named “Isaiah” to suit up in an NHL game in league history. The 20-year-old was called up ahead of the…

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