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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Oilers, Sharks

Jim Parsons | July 22, 2024

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens might be working to get Ivan Demidov out of the KHL. Meanwhile, is Brian Lawton a dark horse candidate to be the…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Rumors, San Jose Sharks

3 New England Prospects Picked No. 1 Overall in the Draft

Scott Roche | April 10, 2020

Being drafted first overall is a memory that lasts a lifetime. There have been 56 players with the honor of being the top pick in the NHL Draft. Of those…

Categories Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft

Taveres To Toronto – Are The Planets Aligning?

Christopher Ralph | May 7, 2009

Christopher Ralph – THW columnist for the Toronto Maple Leafs After returning from the beautiful Mayan Riviera and having evaded the notorious swine flu, even with the exciting and classic…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, International Hockey, Nashville Predators, New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs

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