Posts About "Clark Gillies"

7 Highly Questionable HHoF Selections

March 29th, 2020 Written by Bill Schoeninger in 2014. (THW Archives) Founded in 1943, the Hockey Hall of Fame has inducted 381 players, coaches, executives and officials for their tremendous contributions to the sport. While they all have left their mark on the game in various ways, some have accomplished more than others. At times, the Hall of...

Tom Wilson, Coming into His Own

September 2nd, 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 Capitals' Tom Wilson to step up and become more than just an "enforcer". Yes! When a "Goon" Stops Being a "Goon" Everyone knows the joke: "I went to a fight the...

Vegas Expansion a Smart Bet in Salary Cap Era

March 22nd, 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. Each of the rosters reflected how difficult it can be to build a quality organization from other team’s spare parts and aging stars. The glitz and...

Buffalo Sabres Number 90 History

December 30th, 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 lucky number, a number that represents someone in their family, a number for the year they were born or the year they were drafted. In...