Posts About "Brett Hull"
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 14
September 14th, 2020 Sept. 14 has been a big date for international hockey as the United States pulled off a huge upset and Canada getting redemption. In the National Hockey League, a pair of Hall of Fame twins made their debut and a playoff hero in Motown called it a career. World Cup Takes Center Stage United States Pulls Off Upset In 1996, the...
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 22
August 22nd, 2020 The Philadelphia Flyers said goodbye to the leading goal scorer in franchise history on this date. Also, the Los Angeles Kings have been very active on Aug. 22 through the years. Plus, the Hockey Hall of Fame welcomed in some new members while one of the top snipers in National Hockey League history found a new home. Barber Calls it...
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 9
August 9th, 2020 This date in National Hockey League history has had a little bit of everything over the years. The greatest player to ever lace up a pair of skates was traded. There was an Entry Draft loaded with Hall of Fame talent and one of the top goal scorers of all-time was born. Gretzky Goes Hollywood The biggest trade in NHL history...
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 6
August 6th, 2020 The Nashville Predators hired their first coach in franchise history on this date and he became one of the best to ever stand behind a National Hockey League bench. Plus, two Hall of Fame players landed in the final destinations of their great careers. Predators Get Their Man Even though they were still 14 months away from playing...
St. Louis Blues' 50-Goal Scorers
July 5th, 2020 Ever since Maurice "The Rocket" Richard became the first to do so in 1944-45, scoring 50 goals in one season has been the pinnacle plateau for NHL goal scorers. The magic 50-number has distinguished the true "snipers" of the league. While Wayne Gretzky once scored 50 in only 39 games - an NHL record - many Hockey Hall of Famers never...
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...
