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7 Highly Questionable HHoF Selections

THW Archives | March 29, 2023

Written by Bill Schoeninger in 2014. Founded in 1943, the Hockey Hall of Fame has inducted 381 players, coaches, executives and officials for their tremendous contributions to the sport. While…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 21

Matthew Zator | January 21, 2023

Two of the greatest goal-scorers in the history of the National Hockey League had milestone moments on this date. Also, new franchise highs were established, memorable All-Star Games were played,…

Categories Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Red Wings History, Sharks History

Weekly Lost & Found: Racism, Jets, Islanders & Penguins

Sean Raggio | January 24, 2022

The 15th Weekly Lost & Found edition will be a bit different. We’ll be discussing three teams, one lost and two found, but the first topic for the “lost” section…

Categories Column, Pittsburgh Penguins, Winnipeg Jets

Islanders 12 Days of Hockeymas: 8 Hall of Famers

James Nichols | December 17, 2020

The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as…

Categories Hockey History, Islanders History

The New York Islanders’ Dynasty-era Softball Team

Jon Zella | October 31, 2020

There may not be another New York sports team that was as connected with its fans and the people of their city as the New York Islanders were in the…

Categories Hockey History, Islanders History

Tom Wilson, Coming into His Own

The Hockey Writers | September 2, 2019

“Enforcers”, “goons”, “tough guys” have been in hockey since the 1930s and have been an accepted part of the game. Now things have changed. Is this the time for Washington…

Categories Washington Capitals

Vegas Expansion a Smart Bet in Salary Cap Era

Thomas Conroy | March 22, 2017

It’s been 16 years since the NHL last conducted an expansion draft. In 2000, the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Minnesota Wild came into existence with less than promising results.…

Categories Golden Knights Management, NHL Expansion, Vegas Golden Knights

Buffalo Sabres Number 90 History

Tim Olewniczak | December 30, 2015

Jersey numbers hold great significance for hockey players while providing a strong sense of history. Some players may pick their number to pay homage to their childhood hero. Other players choose a…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Sabres History

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