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Colorado Rockies – The 10 Best to Wear the Jersey

Nathaniel Oliver | August 4, 2024

Enough time has gone by that a large number of today’s hockey fans do not realize that the New Jersey Devils were once the Colorado Rockies. And even before that,…

Categories Defunct Teams, Hockey History

Don Cherry’s Impact on the Colorado Rockies

The Hockey Writers | July 16, 2019

Don Cherry is a Canadian icon. His “Coach’s Corner” segments on Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts get great ratings due to his straightforward commentary. His Rock ‘Em, Sock ‘Em Hockey…

Categories Hockey History

Should the Devils Change Their Logo?

Michael Gwizdala | October 20, 2016

The New Jersey Devils take pride in being the only professional team in the Garden State which goes by the name of the state where they play. This season the…

Categories Devils Management, New Jersey Devils

The Best Old School NHL Snapbacks

Anatoliy Metter | November 29, 2015

Over the last several years, snapback hats have found their way back onto the shelves of various sporting goods and hat stores. Subsequently winding up on the heads of various…

Categories Top 10 Lists

THW’s Top 10 NHL Jerseys

Jamie Shinkewski | July 21, 2013

Jerseys are what give a team an identity. Individuals wear them and become united as one. They wear them to try and bring glory to their fans who adorn them…

Categories Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, Top 10 Lists, Toronto Maple Leafs

Draft Schmaft – The Maple Leafs First Round Draft IV 1973

Mark Ascione | July 7, 2011

In the spring of 1973, the Maple Leafs missed the playoffs again after exiting in the first round the previous 2 seasons. In the off-season, Jim Gregory and his staff…

Categories Boston Bruins, Hockey History, Philadelphia Flyers, St Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Uncategorized

Lanny McDonald – Ask the Alumni

Andrew Rodger | November 24, 2010

Our first guest for the “Ask the Alumni” series at The Hockey Writers was Stanley Cup Champion and Hall of Fame member Lanny McDonald. Readers sent in their questions, and the hockey legend himself answered them.

Categories Calgary Flames, Hockey History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Top 10 NHL Jerseys: Past & Present

The Hockey Writers | June 28, 2010

Out of the BILLION NHL sweaters we’ve seen over the years, which club had the best? I break down the top-10 best jerseys, past and present, and give my submission for best jersey of all time.

Categories Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens, NHL News, Top 10 Lists

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