Best Undrafted Players in NHL History THW Archives | November 4, 2025 Throughout NHL history, the league’s elite players have typically been those selected in the annual NHL Entry Draft. The position and round in which these players are drafted are often…
St. Louis Blues’ Best & Worst Trades Ethan Carter | October 11, 2025 Like any other NHL franchise, the St. Louis Blues have made plenty of good trades, and plenty of bad trades. The recent trade history for the Blues has been very…
6 Oldest Players in Edmonton Oilers’ NHL History Brian Swane | September 18, 2025 *This was originally published in March 2025 Connor McDavid scored in his return from a three-game suspension, Mattias Janmark scored for the first time in 38 games, and Mattias Ekholm…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 29 Matthew Zator | August 29, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 28 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 30 On this date, one of the most prolific goal scorers in NHL history had to step away from…
Adam Oates – Undrafted, Elite Playmaker, Hall of Famer & NHL Best Scott Roche | August 27, 2025 Over the long and storied history of the NHL, some of the best playmakers have left their mark on the league. One of those players who left his mark as…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 27 Matthew Zator | August 27, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 28 A very impressive group of players were enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame on his date in…
3 Undrafted Oilers Who Beat the Odds The Old Prof | August 24, 2025 Each summer, the NHL Draft brings its own kind of theatre. Young players sit nervously in the stands, waiting to hear their name called and their dream of an NHL…
Today in Hockey History: June 28 Matthew Zator | June 28, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: June 27 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 29 June 28 saw two huge trades go down that benefitted a pair of Original 6 franchises for years…
Are the Maple Leafs Really Better When Matthews Is Injured? The Old Prof | November 12, 2024 A recent analysis by hockey insiders Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne has lifted a curious trend to the conversation. The Toronto Maple Leafs perform better without their superstar captain, Auston…
Mitch Marner’s Complex Maple Leafs Legacy The Old Prof | August 16, 2024 Mitch Marner, a key player for the Toronto Maple Leafs, has long been a focal point of admiration and criticism. As part of the team’s “Core Four,” Marner is scrutinized…
Memorable Game 6s: Ducks Force Game 7 in 2003 Cup Final Jordan Reinhardt | June 20, 2024 Doubted and for all intents and purposes counted out, the Edmonton Oilers have clawed their way back into the Stanley Cup Final and have forced a Game 6, to be…
Artemi Panarin’s 45th Goal Puts Him in Exclusive Company Ryan Gagne | April 3, 2024 What do Wayne Gretzky, Joe Mullen, Tim Kerr, Adam Oates, and Artemi Panarin have in common? They are the only undrafted NHL players since 1988-89 to score 45 goals in…