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Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer Becomes Youngest Defenseman in NHL History With Multi-Goal Game

Andrew Forbes | November 3, 2025

He’s already off to an incredible start as an 18-year-old defenseman in the NHL, but on Sunday evening, New York Islanders’ rookie Matthew Schaefer set another historical mark with a…

Categories New York Islanders, NHL News

Catching Up With Maple Leafs Alumni and Hall of Famer Darryl Sittler

Peter Baracchini | October 31, 2025

When you look back at the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs, there have been plenty of players that have become instant favourites back when they were the Toronto Arenas…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 28

Matthew Zator | October 28, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 27 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 29 This date in NHL history has had some great moments on both the East and West Coasts and…

Categories Archives, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings History, Penguins History, Rangers History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 24

Matthew Zator | October 24, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 25 Perhaps the greatest defenseman in NHL history hit a pair of milestones, with two different teams, on this…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Penguins History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 23

Matthew Zator | October 23, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 22 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 24 One of the greatest scorers in NHL history hit a milestone on this date that very few players…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 19

Matthew Zator | October 19, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 20 If you like legendary names, then Oct. 19 is the date for you. Some of the greatest players…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Column, Ducks History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Oilers History, Red Wings History, Sharks History

NHL’s All-Canadian Lineup

Justin Giampietro | October 4, 2025

It’s really no secret that nearly all of the best talent in NHL history belongs to the country of Canada. Over the years, it alone arguably has more talent in…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

The Best NHL Players of All-Time, by Decade

Spencer Lazary | September 30, 2025

The National Hockey League was founded on Nov. 26, 1917. Over the league’s 100 years, countless players have left indelible marks on the game. Names like Morenz, Shore, Richard, Howe,…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 12

Matthew Zator | September 12, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 13 On this date, one of the greatest NHL defensemen ever made history, even though his playing days were…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Sharks History

What if the Bruins Had Kept Ken Dryden?

The Old Prof | September 9, 2025

Some trades are just bad. Others quietly reshape the future. In 1964, the Boston Bruins used the 14th overall pick to draft a lanky teenager from Ontario named Ken Dryden.…

Categories Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

12 of the Fastest Skaters Ever in the NHL

Spencer Lazary | September 7, 2025

*This article was originally written by Josh Bell The NHL is getting faster. Gone are the days when hitting and grinding were enough to compete in the best league in…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 3

Matthew Zator | September 3, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 2 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 4 This date has been very important for Hall of Fame defensemen. One of the best of his generation…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History
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