Posts About "Alexander Mogilny"
Best NHL Players Not in the Hockey Hall of Fame
June 29th, 2020 The recent 2020 Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) Class induction announcement caused a stir because of who was and was not included. I thought it would be interesting to dive into who are the best eligible players by position not in the Hall. There are several straight forward selections, like Pierre Turgeon (center), and some that go...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Brazeau, Nesterov & Mogilny
June 19th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I will share news about Maple Leafs prospect Justin Brazeau’s success through the organization, consider the possibility of Nikita Nesterov returning to the NHL, and suggest that former player Alexander Mogilny should be elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame this week. Item...
Sabres with 100-Point Seasons
June 7th, 2020 Reaching the 100-point mark is a special feat for NHL players. It's an outstanding offensive achievement that speaks to talent, consistency and determination. The century club has long been the gold standard for scoring. It’s an exclusive club, started by Boston Bruins’ forward Phil Esposito who scored 126 points (49 goals and 77...
Alexander Mogilny Is Hockey Hall Of Fame Worthy
May 10th, 2020 The fact that Alexander Mogilny has not received enshrinement in the Hockey Hall of Fame is more than a bit perplexing. The man who was nicknamed "Magic" during his early years in Buffalo assembled perhaps the least considered storied career in the NHL. Fans and hockey historians are beginning to forget how talented he truly was....
3 Devils That Were One-Hit Wonders
May 8th, 2020 There was a time when the New Jersey Devils were Stanley Cup contenders every season. While the Devils' Stanley Cup championship rosters included notable skaters and future Hockey Hall of Famers, not all of those talented players lasted long in Jersey. The 2000 and 2003 Stanley Cup teams included a number of all-star caliber players...
Today in Hockey History, May 4
May 4th, 2020 Throughout the years, May 4 has provided more action in National Hockey League playoff history than a lightsaber duel in space. Multiple hat tricks, the crowing of a champion and broken records are among the big moments on this date. Hat Trick Heaven When you think about the possibilities of who scored the fastest playoff hat...
The NHL's Top-50 Russians of All-Time
April 27th, 2020 The very first Russian-born and trained player to make it to the NHL was Victor Nechayev. Upon marrying an American woman that allowed him entry into the USA, Nechayev played one season of professional hockey in North America. That included three games for the Los Angeles Kings during the 1982-83 season, one of which saw him score a...
Today in Hockey History: April 15
April 15th, 2020 If you are a fan of hockey in Motown, then this a very good date for you. One of the National Hockey League’s most unique traditions began on this date, 68 years ago. Plus, one of the wildest regular seasons ever came to an end on April 15, 1993. A Busy Date for the Red Wings On April 15, 1937, the Detroit Red Wings became the...
Revisiting the Devils' Trade for Alexander Mogilny
March 21st, 2020 It might be hard to believe for some New Jersey Devils fans, but Saturday, March 14, 2020, marked the 20th anniversary of the team acquiring Alexander Mogilny via trade during the 1999-2000 season. Alexander Mogilny (iihf.com) New Jersey traded youngsters Brendan Morrison and Denis Pederson to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange...
Alexander Mogilny: The Great Russian Enigma
February 18th, 2020 Of all the great players to dazzle the NHL, some of the finest and most controversial have enimated from Mother Russia. From Sergei Fedorov to Sergei Bobrovsky, Pavel Bure to Pavel Datsyuk, Russia continutes to produce some of the NHL's top stars. And there are few who inspired more awe and ire than Alexander Mogilny. Who...
Buffalo Sabres' 50-Goal Scorers
February 10th, 2020 The statistical milestone of 50 goals scored in an NHL season has been an elusive and formidable target. Those who have reached the plateau join an elite club. And while there’s a little bit of magic to the number 50, some players have risen above that to even higher levels. They’ve smashed through the 60, 70, 80 and even 90-goal...
World Junior Championship All-Time Leading Scorers
December 27th, 2019 The World Junior Championships are here. One of the best hockey tournaments of the year. The kids bring so much excitement to the rinks - it's infectious. Pile on a helping of National pride with that and we have ourselves a dandy. Fitting in with the holidays, what a better time to reflect, and remember the all-time leading scorers...
Sabres 2017 Holiday Wish List
December 24th, 2017 Tis the season... Fa-la-la-la-la-la-LaFontaine! Oh, those were the days...when Sabres' legendary play-by-play announcer Rick Jeanneret was calling Pat LaFontaine’s goals for the team back in the 1990s. And there were plenty of them. LaFontaine netted 158 goals in Blue & Gold in only 268 games. Jeanneret's catchphrases were as...
