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Fuhr Suspension Helped Pave Way for NHL Drug Policy

THW Archives | September 28, 2024

The response was swift and harsh and not even the cat-like reflexes of Grant Fuhr could stop it. On Sept. 27, 1990, NHL president John Ziegler imposed a one-year suspension…

Buffalo Sabres’ 5 Worst Seasons in Franchise History

Matthew Morris | September 28, 2024

The Buffalo Sabres have been a nonentity for the better part of the last 15 years, there’s no two ways about it. Because of that, it’s easy to forget that…

7 Most Obscure Philadelphia Flyers’ Records

Justin Giampietro | September 27, 2024

Over the course of the Philadelphia Flyers’ history, there have been many odd and all but unbreakable records set. Some of them, like Dave “The Hammer” Schultz’s 472 penalty minutes…

Rangers’ 5 Best Trade Deadline Pickups Since 1994

Tom Castro | September 26, 2024

*this article was published after the 2023 Trade Deadline There was little surprise that New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury made a pair of big personnel splashes with an…

Revisiting the Wild’s Disappointing 2018-19 Prospect Pool

Tyson McKay | September 26, 2024

Sometimes, we get so caught up in trying to move forward and grow that we forget to look back at where we came from and enjoy the present. The last…

Minnesota Wild’s Fortunes Changed With Kirill Kaprizov Pick in 2015

Brandt Corbin | September 25, 2024

What do Armands Berzins, Jean-Claude Sawyer, Tanner Faith, and Kirill Kaprizov have in common? All of them are fifth-round draft picks of the Minnesota Wild. Kaprizov is one of five…

Top 5 Canadiens Trades in the Bergevin Era

Melissa Boyd | September 23, 2024

Marc Bergevin was a busy general manager after taking over at the helm of the Montreal Canadiens in 2012. While some of his decisions left people bewildered, others earned him…

They Were Once Tampa Bay Lightning: Denis Savard

Jim Bay | September 20, 2024

In their 30-year history, the Tampa Bay Lightning have had a number of players inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. While Martin St. Louis is the Lightning player most…

Revisiting the Capitals’ Disastrous Jagr Trade

THW Archives | September 19, 2024

Just hours after Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin claimed his second consecutive ESPY award for Best NHL Player, a Capitals star of the past took to social media to take…

Daily Hockey Trivia – Vezina Winners, Russian Players & Games Played

Jacob Billington | September 17, 2024

Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Sept. 13, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…

Revisiting the Under-Appreciated 2021-22 Tampa Bay Lightning

Jack Pallotta | September 16, 2024

The Tampa Bay Lightning have set the standard for winning Stanley Cups in recent years. They captured back-to-back championships in 2020 and 2021, plus had many other deep playoff runs…

Daily Hockey Trivia – Panthers, Golden Knights & Senators All-Time Leaders

Jacob Billington | September 15, 2024

Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Sept. 12, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…

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