The Stanley Cup has a long and storied history, dating back to the late 1800s when it was first donated by Lord Stanley of Preston, the Governor-General of Canada, as an …
Read moreOilers Aren’t the Only Edmonton Team to Play for the Stanley Cup
Contrary to popular belief, the city of Vancouver does have a Stanley Cup. While the Vancouver Canucks have never hoisted Lord Stanley’s mug (and people were VERY upset at that …
Inspired by American broadcaster Keith Olbermann, earlier this month I embarked on a quest to uncover the true nature of the National Hockey League’s ‘Original Six’. During the course of …
Relocation in the National Hockey League certainly isn’t a new concept, and many fanbases have seen their team move out in the NHL’s 100 years. The Calgary Flames officially became …
Read moreFlames’ Relocation to Calgary a Blueprint for Teams That Followed
Players and even franchises come and go, oft-forgotten to the pages of history, but some remain in legend and folklore. Though the Hartford Whalers were a struggling franchise for much …
The hockey world was coming off a global pandemic and the Stanley Cup was awarded in a neutral location. When the dust settled, Ottawa beat Seattle to claim Lord Stanley’s …
Read more100 Years Later: Remembering the 1920 Senators-Metropolitans Stanley Cup Final
In the fall of 2021, the NHL’s newest franchise will take the ice. The newly-named Seattle Kraken will have completed construction on their arena, experienced the expansion and entry drafts …
Read moreThe 1917 Metropolitans: Seattle’s First Stanley Cup Champions
The 2020 NHL Entry Draft could be a pivotal one for the Carolina Hurricanes. With the potential for five picks in the first three rounds, the Canes have a special …
As far as second round picks go, Martin Marincin hasn’t exactly knocked it out of the park to this point in his National Hockey League career. While the Edmonton Oilers …
After hearing general manager Craig MacTavish go on about the Edmonton Oilers likely plan was to stay the course and continue on their way towards allowing this group to find …
The Edmonton Oilers may have found their future starting goaltender, and it won’t take a trade, signing, or even a draft pick to make it a reality. In fact, Laurent …
Read moreLaurent Brossoit Deserves Opportunity in Edmonton Crease
Last season was one of transition on the Oklahoma City Barons blueline as there was an influx of players joing the professional ranks for the first time. Defensemen Oscar Klefbom, …
