Today in Hockey History: Aug. 22 Matthew Zator | August 22, 2023 The Philadelphia Flyers said goodbye to the leading goal scorer in franchise history on this date. Also, the Los Angeles Kings have been very active on Aug. 22 through the…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 21 Matthew Zator | August 21, 2023 A pair of Hockey Hall of Famers were born on this date. One was honored for what he accomplished on the ice, while the other built his legacy off of…
Paul Byron’s Finest Moments With The Montreal Canadiens Shawn Wilken | August 20, 2023 In October 2015, the Montreal Canadiens picked up Paul Byron off of waivers from the Calgary Flames. A fan-made video showcasing his blazing speed was convincing enough for the Canadiens’ staff to…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 19 Matthew Zator | August 19, 2023 Aug. 19 has been a very busy date for two of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises. We have seen multiple Hall of Fame players wind up on new…
7 Cool Things About Carey Price The Old Prof | August 16, 2023 *This was originally published in Aug. 2021 For many years, Carey Price’s peers named him the Best Goalie in the NHL. Even though he may have played his last NHL…
Should the Montreal Canadiens Retire Carey Price’s Number? Blain Potvin | August 16, 2023 Montreal Canadiens fans may have seen the last of Carey Price in a Habs uniform. After missing several months of the 2021-22 season due to a knee injury, he returned…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 16 Matthew Zator | August 16, 2023 Over the years. Aug. 16 proved to be a very action-packed day for the NHL’s residents in Arizona. A Stanley Cup hero in Detroit was acquired on this date 72…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 12 Matthew Zator | August 12, 2023 A Hall of Fame defenseman announced his retirement on this date, although he did not exactly spend much time away from the ice. Also, a long-time National Hockey League coach…
Canadiens’ Ken Dryden – Truly One of a Kind Melissa Boyd | August 8, 2023 Originally written by Alexander Sciola, with updates by M. Boyd. The impact of Ken Dryden’s incredible legacy and body of work has been felt off the ice just as much…
Philadelphia Flyers’ History With the Montreal Canadiens Justin Giampietro | August 8, 2023 Both the Philadelphia Flyers and Montreal Canadiens have had their fair share of history, but the two teams have had some nasty interactions in the past. During its many peaks,…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 8 Matthew Zator | August 8, 2023 Aug. 8 hasn’t traditionally been a busy day when it comes to hockey. Having said that, it did see a few new captains named and an under-the-radar signing by the…
Montreal Canadiens’ Best Trades with the Boston Bruins Shawn Wilken | August 8, 2023 Welcome to the Montreal Canadiens‘ best trades series. In this series, we at The Hockey Writers look back at the Canadiens’ trading history with every NHL team and pick what we believe to be…