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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…

Categories Ducks History, Hockey History

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…

Categories Boston Bruins, Bruins History

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…

Categories Blues History, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis, Trade Deadline

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…

Categories Hockey History, Philadelphia Flyers

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…

Categories Oilers History

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…

Categories Capitals History, Capitals Transactions, Hockey History

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…

Categories Bruins History, Hockey History

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…

Categories Blues History, Hockey 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…

Categories Blues History

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…

Categories Ducks History, Editor's Choice

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…

Categories Hockey History, Top 10 Lists, Washington Capitals

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…

Categories Washington Capitals
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