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2012 NHL Lockout

2020-21 Rangers Are Reminiscent of Lockout-Shortened 2012-13 Team

Brendan Azoff | December 21, 2020

Everyone, quick: cross your fingers and hope that everything is smooth-sailing from here on out. An agreement between the NHL and NHLPA for a 56-game season got approved by both…

Categories New York Rangers

Top Four Minnesota Wild Goaltenders of All Time

Sebastian Egerton-Read | September 28, 2017

This article was originally published in November, 2012. The third edition of this article series looking at the history of the Minnesota Wild looks at the franchise’s top four goaltenders of all…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Minnesota Wild, Wild Goaltending

BOOOOOO…Wait, Should You Really Be Booing Gary Bettman?

Matt Brauckmann | February 6, 2017

Last week marked the 24th anniversary of Gary Bettman’s tenure as Commissioner of the National Hockey League. An incredible number of things have transpired since then in the NHL —…

Categories Archives, Best of THW, Hockey Media, The Business of Hockey

The New Jersey Devils Miss Ilya Kovalchuck

Craig Hagerman | January 26, 2015

A four goal performance at the KHL All-Star game this weekend highlighted the reason why the New Jersey Devils miss Ilya Kovalchuck. In a losing effort Sunday, Kovalchuck, the captain…

Categories KHL, New Jersey Devils

Thankful For Hockey

Jake Gittler | November 27, 2014

Think back to where you were exactly two years ago. If you’re from the United States, you were most likely celebrating Thanksgiving in some capacity. If you’re reading this, you…

Categories NHL News

The New Dead Puck Era

Andrew Wilson | August 16, 2014

There is no sugar-coating it, the NHL has entered another “Dead Puck Era.” Since 2006, there have been multiple trends that match the original Dead Puck Era which lasted from 1995-2004.…

Categories Hockey History, NHL News

2012 NHL Lockout: Closing Down For Sky-High Results

Damien Romaine | January 14, 2014

Just over a year ago the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players Association finally came to terms with a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. It saved the league…

Categories NHL News

Rock Out for the Lockout: “The Hockey Song” by Stompin’ Tom Connors

Josh Smith | January 16, 2013

With the NHL lockout concluded and training camps set to get underway, we gladly take this opportunity to bring a fitting end to the 113-day long lockout – and our…

Categories Hockey History, Videos

Rock Out for the Lockout: The Ballad of Wendel Clark

Josh Smith | January 4, 2013

With the NHL lockout firmly in place and both sides entrenched for what may be a long, drawn out battle, we’re taking this opportunity to explore the musical side of…

Categories Hockey History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Rock Out for the Lockout – Happy Holidays!

Josh Smith | December 17, 2012

With the NHL lockout firmly in place and both sides entrenched for what may be a long, drawn out battle, we’re taking this opportunity to explore the musical side of…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History, Humor, New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks

Houston Aeros: Good and Bad News For Minnesota Wild Prospects

Sebastian Egerton-Read | November 28, 2012

The AHL’s Houston Aeros were expected to be one of the league’s most exciting teams while the 2012 NHL Lockout remained in effect as a plethora of top Minnesota Wild…

Categories AHL, Minnesota Wild, NHL News, NHL Prospects

Rock Out for the Lockout: The Draft Class of 2012

Josh Smith | November 28, 2012

With the NHL lockout firmly in place and both sides entrenched for what may be a long, drawn out battle, we’re taking this opportunity to explore the musical side of…

Categories Boston Bruins, Hockey History, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Videos, Washington Capitals
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