Posts About "Brett Hull"
Best NHL Alumni From Every NCAA D1 School
July 3rd, 2020 The NCAA has a rich history of transitioning their athletes to the NHL, with many players moving from college to the pros with great success. Each school within the first division of the NCAA has a unique history and famous alumni from each. Here are the best NHL alumni from each division one school of the NCAA. University of...
Today in Hockey History: July 3
July 3rd, 2020 July 3 has seen a lot of activity by numerous Hall of Famers. Some of the best players in National Hockey League history were either changing teams, retiring or being born on this date. The Captain Says Farewell July 3 is not the happiest day for Detroit Red Wings fans. It was on this date in 2006 when one of the most beloved...
NHL Trivia: 50-Goal Scorers, Plus/Minus Champions, and More
June 21st, 2020 The NHL's impending return will be welcomed by hockey fans everywhere, as strange as it will be to watch players on the ice in July and August. Still, the real games of this unprecedented playoff tournament remain some time away, so here's a little historical trivia to help bridge the gap from now until then. Nine Hall of Famers, One...
Today in Hockey History: June 19
June 19th, 2020 June 19 has seen the crowning of two Stanley Cup Champions over the years and a third memorable Stanley Cup Final game that ended with some overtime magic. Off the ice, there were a handful of coaching moves and a new class was added to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Stars Finally Win It All It took three nearly three overtimes and a...
St. Louis Blues With 100 Point Seasons
June 14th, 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 they may not be the NHL's most storied franchise, they have had some great players come through the Gateway City, either for most of a career (like Brett Hull) or for part...
This Day in Sabres History: 1999 Stanley Cup Final Game 1
June 9th, 2020 June 8, 1999. The beginning of arguably the most memorable series in Buffalo Sabres history. It was exactly 21 years ago when the Sabres and Dallas Stars began the Stanley Cup Final. Looking back, I was six years old. My family was living in Buffalo. I do not remember a single second from this game as it happened. I’m sure we...
The Best Late Round NHL Draft Picks
May 28th, 2020 * Our best ever late round draft picks article was originally published in 2014. Time will tell if anyone should be added to the list (feel free to share opinions in the comments below). In the meantime, hard to argue with these guys best the best ever. In the annual NHL Entry Draft, teams select players who they believe have the...
Bobby Hull - The Golden Jet
May 14th, 2020 He dominated two different professional leagues for more than two decades. He won three Art Ross Trophies, two Hart Memorial Trophies, two Avco Cups, a Lady Byng Trophy, and a Stanley Cup. He was an NHL first All-Star 10 times and a World Hockey Association All-Star thrice. He's Bobby Hull. He's "The Golden Jet." He's without a...
The Worst Trades in NHL History
May 3rd, 2020 Every NHL general manager wants to succeed. They want to build a roster that competes night in and night out. They want to win and raise the Stanley Cup. To that goal, they make trades to improve their respective squads. On most occasions, trades in the NHL work out well - both teams improve following the arrival of a new player(s)...
9 Stanley Cup Stories: The Long Road to NHL Glory
May 1st, 2020 Often described as the most difficult trophy to win in sports, the Stanley Cup captures the dreams of players from childhood. For all who claim Lord Stanley, the dream comes true after years of hard work: countless hours driving to practice, training outside the rink, and honing skills on the ice. But the path to victory differs for...
Today in Hockey History: April 27
April 27th, 2020 April 27 has provided some big moments throughout the course of National Hockey League history. There have been plenty of dramatic playoff games as well as new league and franchise records set on this date. A Big Day for Buffalo The Buffalo Sabres have not had a ton of postseason success since joining the NHL in 1970. They have...
Blues' Best Lineup From the Past, Present & Future
April 20th, 2020 As time passes during this period without sports — a period with much more important things at stake — we have time to think of hockey of the past, present, and future. What I am going to do here is come up with a forward line, defensive pairing and goaltender of the past, present, and a young star, all from the St. Louis Blues...
Today in Hockey History: April 12
April 12th, 2020 April 12 has been a very eventful date in National Hockey League history. The greatest player in the game was one of many future Hall of Famers who made his mark on this date. Numerous Stanley Cup records were set and broken, as well. All the Assists for Gretzky There was something about this date that turned Wayne Gretzky into...
