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Revisiting the Nazem Kadri Trade

December 9, 2020 by The Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs Nazem Kadri

When the Toronto Maple Leafs completed their 2018-19 season, they had failed once again to get past the dreaded Boston Bruins during the first playoff series. When the season concluded, …

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Categories Archives, Avalanche Transactions, Maple Leafs History Tags Nazem Kadri

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 8

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Ron Hextall Philadelphia Flyers

Dec. 8 has been a very unique date in National Hockey League history. It gave the first goal that was actually shot in by a goaltender. It was also a …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Blues History, Column, Ducks History, Flames History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History Tags Jari Kurri, Jaromir Jagr, Ron Hextall, Top Story

Maple Leafs’ 5 Most Memorable Debuts

December 5, 2020 by Chris Faria
Auston Matthews Toronto Maple Leafs

Despite finishing eighth overall with 100 points last season, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ front office decided to shake things up, leading to huge roster changes. With several notable trades, signings, …

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Categories Archives, Maple Leafs History Tags Auston Matthews, David Clarkson, Doug Gilmour, Wendel Clark

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 2

December 2, 2020 by Greg Boysen

This date in National Hockey League history has been a somber one for fans in Montreal as they lost one of the biggest legends and a great goaltender played his …

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Categories Bruins History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Maple Leafs History Tags Alex Ovechkin, Jean Beliveau, Patrick Roy, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 1

December 1, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Bernie Nicholls Los Angeles Kings

For those of you who like to look back at the early days of the National Hockey League, then Dec. 1 is your kind of date. In cornerstone cities like …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History Tags Bernie Nicholls, Gordie Howe, Top Story, Wayne Gretzky

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 28

November 28, 2020November 28, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Brett Hull

The date has been quite eventful during National Hockey League history. One goaltending legend played his final game while there were also numerous NHL firsts. A whole slew of Hockey …

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Categories Blues History, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Rangers History Tags Brett Hull, Georges Vezina, Gordie Howe, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 27

November 27, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Gordie Howe, Sid Abel

One of the greatest legends of the National Hockey League had a hat trick of milestones on this date. Also, there are some fond memories in Boston while both coaches …

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Categories Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History, Rangers History, Red Wings History Tags Gordie Howe, Mats Sundin, Scotty Bowman, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 22

November 22, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Wayne Gretzky #99 of the Edmonton Oilers

If you were to walk through the wings of the Hockey Hall of Fame, you would see the names of a lot of players who had big moments on this …

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Categories Bruins History, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Rangers History Tags Dave Keon, Rod Gilbert, Top Story, Wayne Gretzky

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 21

November 21, 2020 by Greg Boysen

This has been a very intriguing date in National Hockey League history. It has provided us with a new all-time leading scorer for players born in Europe. There were also …

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Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History, Rangers History, Red Wings History Tags Jaromir Jagr, Sidney Crosby, Terry Sawchuk, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 20

November 20, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Steve Yzerman Detroit Red Wings

This is a pretty important date for Boston in National Hockey League history. Nov. 20 has also been pretty kind to players and fans in Toronto and Philadelphia, as well. …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History Tags Bernie Parent, Bobby Orr, Steve Yzerman, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 18

November 18, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Ron Francis Hartford Whalers

This date has been huge in both Detroit and Toronto as some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history had career highlights. There have also been a bunch …

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Categories Canadiens History, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History Tags Ron Francis, Ted Lindsay, Tim Horton, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 12

November 12, 2020 by Greg Boysen
goaltender Roger Crozier of the Buffalo Sabres

This has been a very interesting and busy date in National Hockey League history. A legendary arena opened, a bitter rivalry began and a whole slew of Hockey Hall of …

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Categories Canadiens History, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Penguins History Tags Carey Price, Pavel Bure, Top Story, Wayne Gretzky
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