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NHL Goaltending

Tristan Jarry’s Injury Is a Blessing in Disguise for the Oilers

Matt Parks | December 26, 2025

The Edmonton Oilers finally addressed their goaltending, acquiring Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins for Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick. However, in just three starts and…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL Goaltending, Oilers Goaltending

Rick DiPietro: A Promising Career Cut Short

Dayton Reimer | December 17, 2025

For years, Rick DiPietro has been considered one of the biggest draft busts of all time, and it’s hard to argue against it. Selected first overall in 2000 by the…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Islanders Goaltending, Islanders History, New York Islanders, NHL Goaltending

Blaming Hildeby for the Maple Leafs Embarrassing Loss Is Just Wrong

The Old Prof | December 14, 2025

If you’re looking for someone to blame for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 6–3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, Dennis Hildeby isn’t your guy. Six goals against will always look ugly…

Categories Maple Leafs Goaltending, NHL Goaltending, Toronto Maple Leafs

Oilers Need to Make a Decision on Stuart Skinner

Jackson Scherger | December 7, 2025

The later into the season we get, the more the rumours swirl. With the Edmonton Oilers, there’s always speculation about someone getting moved. At the moment, Stuart Skinner seems to…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL Goaltending, Oilers Goaltending

Marc-André Fleury Curse Continues to Hit Teams

Ben Wagner | November 28, 2025

The NHL’s expansion protocol dictates the holding of a draft to fill out the roster of new teams. The Seattle Kraken picked apart the rest of the league to staff…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Golden Knights History, Minnesota Wild, NHL Goaltending, Penguins History, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vegas Golden Knights, Wild Goaltending

Marc-Andre Fleury’s Case as a Hall of Famer

Shaun Filippelli | November 28, 2025

Marc-André Fleury was one of the best goaltenders in the NHL since he was picked first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2003. One of only three goalies in league…

Categories Archives, Golden Knights History, Minnesota Wild, NHL Goaltending, Penguins History, Pittsburgh Penguins, Player Profiles, Vegas Golden Knights, Wild Goaltending

Who Were the Best Full Right Goalies in NHL History?

THW Archives | November 27, 2025

“Silly sider” is a term we hear ascribed to right-shooting, right-catching, and often left-handed goalies. Like left-handed baseball pitchers, full right goalies supposedly play at an advantage over left-shooting skaters.…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending

Top 5 Goaltenders of the 1970s

THW Archives | November 25, 2025

Ranking all-time greats, no matter the sport, is a near-impossible task. Almost every era is drastically different from the next and the game of hockey is no different. With that…

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Top 3 All-Time Rangers Goalies

THW Archives | November 22, 2025

Of all the goaltenders who have played for the New York Rangers in their 99-year history, seven are members of the Hockey Hall of Fame and two are in the…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, New York Rangers, NHL Goaltending, Rangers Goaltending, Rangers History

The 5 Greatest Goaltenders in NHL History

THW Archives | November 16, 2025

Ranking goaltenders throughout the history of the NHL is an arduous task. Multiple factors must be considered: sheer dominance, longevity, impact on the sport, etc. For some, raw win and ring totals…

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Pelle Lindbergh Remembered

THW Archives | November 11, 2025

Originally written in Nov. 2013 by Shawn Reznick. Pelle Lindbergh was regarded as one of the greatest Flyers goalies. Here now are some memories of the star netminder. Next to…

Categories Archives, Flyers Goaltending, Flyers History, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending, Philadelphia Flyers

Flames That Got Away: 3 Goalies Who Found Success Elsewhere

Greg Tysowski | November 9, 2025

They say hindsight is 20/20. So, I’m quite positive every single NHL general manager looks back wistfully at former players who simply couldn’t cut the mustard on his team but…

Categories Archives, Calgary Flames, Flames History, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending
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