Today in Hockey History: April 26 Matthew Zator | April 26, 2023 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…
5 Oilers You Didn’t Know Were Olympians Brian Swane | October 19, 2022 *This was originally published in Sep. 2021 On Friday, Sept. 3, the National Hockey League announced an agreement with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to have NHL players participate…
Oilers Signing of Kane Could Be Biggest Midseason Move In Team History Brian Swane | January 30, 2022 On Thursday (Jan. 27) the Edmonton Oilers signed Evander Kane to a one-year contract that reportedly comes with a $750,000 salary and $625,000 in bonuses. Kane had recently become a…
Maple Leafs Legendary Goalie Still Sour About the 1993 Series [Video] Kevin Armstrong | March 11, 2021 It’s a moment forever etched in the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Los Angeles Kings and even Wayne Gretzky. One of the best goalies in Maple Leafs’ history,…
3 Best Edmonton Oilers to Never Win a Stanley Cup Colton Pankiw | January 27, 2021 Since the Edmonton Oilers came into the NHL in 1979, they have had plenty of success in both team and personal accolades. They have had many Hall of Famers wear…
Curtis Joseph’s Oilers Debut Was Transformative Moment for Franchise Brian Swane | January 13, 2021 As they start their latest attempt to bring the Stanley Cup back to the Alberta capital, there is something poetic about the Edmonton Oilers beginning this most abnormal of NHL…
Best Blues’ Goaltender by Decade Ethan Carter | January 7, 2021 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…
2020 HHOF Misses – Mogilny, Chabot, CuJo & More Andrew Forbes | July 2, 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…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Bozak, Day & Cujo The Old Prof | June 16, 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…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Andersen, Cujo & Resuming the Season The Old Prof | April 30, 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…
THW’s Goalie News: Fleury’s Milestone, Markstrom’s Huge Night & More Greg Boysen | December 29, 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…
Top 5 Trades in Edmonton Oilers History The Hockey Writers | November 18, 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…