Posts About "Curtis Joseph"
Best Blues' Goaltender by Decade
July 25th, 2020 As we round out the by decade lists for the St. Louis Blues forwards, defensemen, and now goaltenders, there are a lot of players to consider given the rich history of the franchise. Out of all the great goaltenders that have played in St. Louis, only one could lead them to the Stanley Cup victory of 2019, Jordan Binnington. He has...
Today in Hockey History: July 15
July 15th, 2020 July 15 was a big date when it comes to head coaching changes in National Hockey League history. Two very successful coaches made decisions on this date, with one making a surprising exit with the other starting a decade of success. Keenan Walks Away On July 15, 1994, Mike Keenan resigned as the head coach of the New York Rangers....
2020 HHOF Misses - Fleury, Mogilny, Chabot, CuJo & More
July 2nd, 2020 This past week was a big day for a few former hockey players both NHL and when it comes to the women’s international game. On Wednesday, June 24, the Hockey Hall of Fame announced its 2020 inductees - including Doug Wilson, Kevin Lowe, Kim St. Pierre, Ken Holland (under the builder’s category) and first-ballot players in Jarome...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Bozak, Day & Cujo
June 16th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I want to share some of the rumours that are rumbling about the organization. Would Tyler Bozak be a good fit? What young diamonds in the rough might be available for general manager Kyle Dubas to sign and polish up? Finally, how did former Maple Leafs goalie Curtis Joseph make...
Today in Hockey History: June 16
June 16th, 2020 There was only one game played on June 16 and it brought the Stanley Cup back to Motown for the second straight year. This date in National Hockey League also saw a very memorable draft as well as more honors for two of the most decorated defensemen to ever play in the league. Back-to-Back Sweeps for Red Wings The Detroit Red...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Andersen, Cujo & Resuming the Season
April 30th, 2020 Similar to every other NHL team, the Toronto Maple Leafs await decisions about the NHL’s regular season and how that might continue – or not. Will there be any season at all? Or, like 2005, will the Stanley Cup Playoffs be canceled? If there is a season, what might it look like? Or will there only be some form of Stanley Cup...
Today in Hockey History: April 26
April 26th, 2020 One of the biggest treats for National Hockey League fans is the thrill of watching a Game 7 during the Stanley Cup playoffs. This date has provided quite a few of those, including one that completed an epic comeback. Game 7 Magic There are few things greater in sports than a seventh and deciding game in the Stanley Cup playoffs....
Top 3 All-Time Maple Leafs Goalies
January 25th, 2020 From A-to-Z, or rather from Frederik Andersen to Ken Wregget, the Toronto Maple Leafs have had nearly a hundred goaltenders take the ice. As one of the NHL’s original six franchises, founded in 1917, they’ve had their fair share of great goalies. This article looks at the best of the best. The Maple Leafs, one of the oldest and...
THW's Goalie News: Fleury's Milestone, Markstrom's Huge Night & More
December 29th, 2019 Last night was the final Saturday of action for the decade across the National Hockey League and it was an evening to remember. There were plenty of milestones and personal achievements during a historic night, including two between the pipe. Plus, we will look back to a strange situation that happened 62 years ago today. Fleury...
Top 10 Best Undrafted NHL Goalies
December 28th, 2019 The NHL Entry Draft has long been the NHL’s pipeline for talent. While teams draft players in the hope that they will one day be in their NHL lineup, there are a number of players that are passed over in the NHL Draft only to be signed as free agents down the line. This article considers the best undrafted goaltenders. Cam Talbot...
Top 5 Trades in Edmonton Oilers History
November 18th, 2019 The Edmonton Oilers are a storied franchise that has enjoyed many successes and many difficult periods. There have been trades that have shaped the franchise. The Wayne Gretzky trade, on Aug. 9, 1988, is one of the most famous in professional sports history. It still haunts many Oilers fans to this date. However, there have also been...
Maple Leafs' Recent Dealings With the Flames
March 5th, 2018 Best known for giving the Toronto Maple Leafs their 21st captain in franchise history, the Calgary Flames have been dance partners at the trade table with the Leafs a number of times over the last little while. While they haven’t dealt with each other since Sept. 2013, the Leafs and Flames did exchange players and picks five times...
Maple Leafs Round Table: Who Else Belongs on Legends Row?
January 22nd, 2018 It took a long time, but now if you visit the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, you’ll see a lineup of statues enshrining some of the most legendary players to play for the Maple Leafs. From Ted Kennedy to Mats Sundin and Johnny Bower to Borje Salming, the names represent a history of a storied NHL franchise. While the team announced...
