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…
Best Undrafted Players in NHL History THW Archives | November 4, 2024 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, 2024 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…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 29 Matthew Zator | August 29, 2024 On this date, one of the most prolific goal scorers in NHL history had to step away from the game for one season due to health reasons. Also, another talented…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 27 Matthew Zator | August 27, 2024 A very impressive group of players were enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame on his date in 1966. Aug. 27 also saw some trade action out of Motown and…
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…
Today in Hockey History: June 28 Matthew Zator | June 28, 2024 June 28 saw two huge trades go down that benefitted a pair of Original 6 franchises for years to come. Also, this date in 1994 was one of the busiest…
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…
Ducks Free Agency Success: Adam Oates Jordan Reinhardt | September 14, 2023 Anaheim Ducks fans will always remember 2003 – the year of the organization’s first Stanley Cup Final appearance. Whether you were just happy the team exceeded expectations, or heartbroken that…
Diving Deep: Boston Bruins’ All-Time Dynamic Duos Justin Caron | March 21, 2023 Throughout their history, the Boston Bruins have boasted many dynamic duos, such as Phil Esposito and Ken Hodge, Rick Middleton and Barry Pederson, Cam Neely and Adam Oates, Jason Allison…
St. Louis Blues Trade Deadline History Mike Meyer | March 10, 2023 The St. Louis Blues are no strangers to making significant deadline trades to shake up the roster. However, some deals have played out better than others, while others may not…