Posts About "Dave Andreychuk"
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...
Dave Andreychuk Deserves HOF Election
May 31st, 2016 This must be the last time I write about this subject. It is turning out to be an annual personal event and one that ends up with increased anger on my part for what I perceive as an injustice. This is my third consecutive June advocating for the election of Dave Andreychuk to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Here's hoping that the selection...
Hockey Hall of Fame Debates: Dave Andreychuk
November 12th, 2015 This week we're debating the merits of players who may have been overlooked for induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Using the Hall's criteria of judging a player based on their "playing ability, sportsmanship, character and contributions to his or her team or teams and to the game of hockey in general" we will debate who should be...
Mount Rushmore of the Tampa Bay Lightning
October 30th, 2015 Unlike the Original Six of the NHL, most current franchises don’t have the longevity to have meaningful generational arguments about who were the all-time best players for the team. In the case of the Tampa Bay Lightning, a franchise that has only been around since 1992 there have been many forgettable players. In the twenty-three...
All-Time Tampa Bay Lightning Team
July 31st, 2015 The Tampa Bay Lightning came into existence in 1992. After 23 years and 22 actual NHL seasons along with two Stanley Cup Final appearances and one Stanley Cup victory, the Lightning have had their share of noteworthy players. Among those who played in Tampa were guys like Mike Commodore, Simon Gagne, Steve Eminger and the NHL...
Dave Andreychuk Belongs in the Hockey Hall of Fame
July 10th, 2015 For the second straight year, I feel compelled to write about what I consider a glaring omission in the Hockey Hall of Fame entrants. Don’t misunderstand, the players that gained entry into the HHOF this year are all worthy. Sergei Fedorov, Nicklas Lidstrom, Phil Housley and Chris Pronger all deserved this highest honor for their...
