Posts About "Dave Andreychuk"
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 11
December 11th, 2020 One of the wildest games in National Hockey League history was played on this date in the Windy City. Offense was the theme of the day over the years as numerous players set the scoresheet on fire. Additionally, one of the game’s all-time greats came out of retirement and there was quite a bit of success with penalty shots. It is time...
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 23
November 23rd, 2020 A pair of Hockey Hall of Famers scored their 600th goals on this date in National Hockey League history. There were also numerous memorable nights for both teams in New York City and the hockey world mourned the passing of one of the all-time great head coaches. Getting No. 600 Two years and one day after Wayne Gretzky scored his...
7 Sabres Who Should Have Their Number Retired
November 15th, 2020 There are a number of ways an NHL player can be remembered in the annals of league history: winning a Stanley Cup, being inducted into the Hall of Fame, setting a new record. But one of the most indelible ways they can etch their name in the game’s lore is to have their jersey number retired by their former team. Whenever folks are...
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 29
September 29th, 2020 On this date, one future Hockey Hall of Famer completed his tour of the state of New York via a trade. In addition, a pair of new captains were named and Canada claimed victory in yet another big international tournament. LaFontaine Opens on Broadway The New York Rangers acquired future Hockey Hall of Famer Pat Lafontaine, on...
Toronto Maple Leafs' 50-Goal Scorers
August 8th, 2020 For an NHL franchise that began playing in 1917, it took a long time – 65 years – for one player to finally score 50 goals in a season. No other franchise has taken anywhere near as long to crack the milestone. The Toronto Maple Leafs 50-Goal Club includes Gary Leeman, Rick Vaive and Dave Andreychuk. (Vince...
Today in Hockey History: July 13
July 13th, 2020 July 13 has been all about returning to sites of great success throughout National Hockey League history. A handful of Hall of Fame players and coaches made return trips to teams they were either drafted by or hoisted Stanley Cups for. An Early Blockbuster Trade Less than three months after winning the Stanley Cup, the Detroit Red...
Today in Hockey History: June 7
June 7th, 2020 There was still plenty of hockey played on June 7 and we got to see a trio of unique Stanley Cup winners, some overtime drama, clutch goaltending and one streak extended while another was snapped. Plus, some of the best players in National Hockey League history got their calls to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Three Historic Cup...
5 Jets 1.0 Draft Misses & Who They Didn't Pick
August 15th, 2018 It happens to every NHL team. A player they draft doesn't work out, while other players who were available and selected soon after go on to have long, illustrious careers. The Bruins took Gord Kluzak first overall in 1982 over future Hall-of-Famers Scott Stevens and Phil Housley. The Columbus Blue Jackets took Gilbert Brule sixth...
Maple Leafs' Recent Swaps With the Sabres
March 4th, 2018 Their rivalry is separated by a border and a highway. Fans of both teams show up at away games so easily that they can change the feel of the atmosphere for one another’s home games. But when it comes to trading, there hasn’t been much action between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Buffalo Sabres. In fact, if you want to look back...
Selanne & Kariya Headline 2017 Hockey Hall of Fame Class
November 14th, 2017 On Monday night in Toronto, the Hockey Hall of Fame welcomed its Class of 2017 at the Induction Celebration Gala. The class included players Dave Andreychuk, Danielle Goyette, Paul Kariya, Mark Recchi, and Teemu Selanne. Other inductees include former coach Clare Drake and Boston Bruins owner, Jeremy Jacobs. Since the opening of...
The 1996-97 New Jersey Devils: A Look Back
December 30th, 2016 Twenty years ago the New Jersey Devils experienced the ultimate bounce back season. They had gone to the top of the mountain in winning the Stanley Cup in 1995. The ensuing 1995-96 campaign watched the Devils become the first team since the Montreal Canadiens in 1969-70 to miss the postseason a year after winning the title. What came...
Andreychuk, Mogilny to Finally Get the Call from HHoF?
November 24th, 2016 Just imagine, not one but two Buffalo Sabres enshrined at the Hockey Hall of Fame next season. Two of the most prolific goal-scorers throughout the 1990s and in the NHL all-time record book, the Canadian-born Dave Andreychuk and Russian defector Alexander Mogilny couldn't have come from more different hockey backgrounds. But each took...
Hockey Hall of Fame Announcing 2016 Class
June 27th, 2016 The Hockey Hall of Fame will be announcing their Class of 2016 on Monday with a number of players hoping to get the call. First-year eligible players include Miikka Kiprusoff, Milan Hejduk, Mike Knuble, Vaclav Prospal and Petr Sykora. Along with the first-year players, there are some big names that are still waiting their...
