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…
5 Hall of Famers That You May Have Forgot Were Flyers Colin Newby | September 10, 2022 Throughout the storied history of the Philadelphia Flyers, legends like Bobby Clarke, Bernie Parent, and Eric Lindros have captivated the fan base in some of the franchise’s greatest moments. Big…
Oilers’ Smith Set to Become Third 40-Year-Old Player in Franchise History Brian Swane | March 20, 2022 Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith turns 40 on Tuesday, March 22, just one day after the NHL trade deadline passes. Barring the highly unlikely event of the veteran netminder being…
Washington Capitals’ Trade Deadline History Ted Starkey | February 1, 2022 With the 2021 trade deadline set for March 21, here’s a look back at some of the best – and worst – trade deadline deals in Washington Capitals’ history. While…
Revisiting the Bruins’ Final Shortened Season at Boston Garden Matt McClure | December 27, 2020 With the NHL agreeing to a shortened 56 game schedule this past week, the Boston Bruins look to repeat on an impressive 2020 campaign. Boston finished first in the Atlantic…
Best Blues’ Center by Decade Ethan Carter | July 6, 2020 Throughout the 50-plus year history of the St. Louis Blues, they’ve had a large number of great forwards, especially centers. From Adam Oates to Ryan O’Reilly and others, the history…
St. Louis Blues With 100 Point Seasons Stephen Ground | June 14, 2020 The St. Louis Blues have arguably reached the pinnacle of their franchise in the last few seasons, winning the Stanley Cup for the first time in 2019. Even so, while…
Countdown to Puck Drop – Day 77 – Mighty Oates Joins the Mighty Ducks Anthony Ciardelli | July 17, 2019 Introducing The Hockey Writers’ Countdown to Puck Drop series. From now until the puck drops on the 2019-20 NHL’s regular season on Oct. 2 when the Toronto Maple Leafs host…
The Top Ten Washington Capitals Centers Joe Wilson | October 18, 2017 This article was originally published in May, 2012. The Washington Capitals have had excellent talent at center since their inception in 1974. Some were drafted, some came in trades and…
Alex Ovechkin Becoming Complete Player Under Barry Trotz Ryan Skilton | November 20, 2015 It didn’t take long for Alex Ovechkin to establish himself as an elite goal scorer in the NHL. Known for his wicked shot and explosive speed, the 30-year-old Russian has…