Posts About "Dominik Hasek"
The 5 Greatest Goaltenders in NHL History
November 16th, 2020 Ranking goaltenders throughout the history of the NHL is an arduous task. Multiple factors must be considered: sheer dominance, longevity, impact on the sport, etc. For some, raw win and ring totals are more important than how those totals were achieved. With all of these factors in mind, let's take a crack at ranking the five...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 28
October 28th, 2020 This date in National Hockey League history has had some great moments on both the east and west coasts and a lot of places in between. Some of the most notable players to ever play in the league had big memories on Oct. 28 throughout the decades. Hall of Fame Moments A whole slew of guys you can find in the Hockey Hall of Fame,...
Best NHL Goalies of the 1990s
October 16th, 2020 The 1990s was an amazing decade of growth and excitement for the National Hockey League. With the European influence on the game leading to a faster, more wide-open style of play, the goaltenders had to make plenty of adjustments. The decade had no shortage of great netminders, including some of the greatest to ever play the position....
Blackhawks' Worst Trades of All-Time
October 3rd, 2020 It is always easy to determine the winner and loser of a trade long after the fact. The Chicago Blackhawks have made some awful trades that looked like mistakes the very moment they made them. Here are the five worst trades in franchise history.
Top 3 All-Time Sabres Goalies
September 19th, 2020 Throughout the history of the Buffalo Sabres, the organization has been fortunate with the goaltending position. They've had some of the biggest names that have played the position don the blue and gold, as well as the red and black at one point. Thinking back on the history of goalies that have played for the Sabres, one...
The Rest Is Red Wings History: Osgood Replaces Hasek and Wins 2008 Stanley Cup
August 24th, 2020 Remember the last seconds of the Detroit Red Wings’ Cup-clinching win against the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2008? The puck waffles near an open goalmouth. Penguins forward Marian Hossa makes a push for the net. Doc Emrick’s “Save, Osgood!” narrates the final gasp of a championship effort as the final horn sounds, a moment...
Top 3 All-Time Red Wings Goalies
August 22nd, 2020 The Detroit Red Wings have had some incredible goalies don the Winged Wheel over the past 90 years. Many of these masked men rank among the top goaltenders to ever play the game, so narrowing them down to the top three isn’t an easy task. When ranking the top three Red Wings goalies of all-time, the netminders will be evaluated...
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 7
August 7th, 2020 Aug. 7 saw one of the greatest goaltenders of all-time change addresses and finally get his chance to be a full-time starter. Also, this was a busy date for former number one overall picks, with one being traded and another being born. Hasek Traded to Buffalo Back in 1992, the Chicago Blackhawks had a problem that every NHL...
Today in Hockey History: July 31
July 31st, 2020 July 31 is full of big names. One of the greatest undrafted players in the history of the National Hockey League signed with the team where he became a Hall of Famer. One of the greatest goaltenders of all-time returned to where he had great success. Plus, the best coach in league history took a new position to work with a very familiar...
Today in Hockey History: July 10
July 10th, 2020 July 10 saw a big trade between two “Original Six” franchises that saw one of them obtain the greatest goal scorer in their team's history. Also, two current stars inked new contracts and one of the greatest goaltenders of all-time came out of retirement. A Legendary Swap On July 10, 1957, the Boston Bruins and Detroit Red...
This Day in Sabres History: 1999 Stanley Cup Final Game 1
June 9th, 2020 June 8, 1999. The beginning of arguably the most memorable series in Buffalo Sabres history. It was exactly 21 years ago when the Sabres and Dallas Stars began the Stanley Cup Final. Looking back, I was six years old. My family was living in Buffalo. I do not remember a single second from this game as it happened. I’m sure we...
The Evolution of Europeans in the NHL
May 12th, 2020 European NHL players have played a large part in the development of the National Hockey League over the last three decades – but try to imagine the NHL without all of its European talent. That’s exactly how it was during the league’s embryonic stages when six teams were made up almost entirely of Canadian talent, but as time...
9 Stanley Cup Stories: The Long Road to NHL Glory
May 1st, 2020 Often described as the most difficult trophy to win in sports, the Stanley Cup captures the dreams of players from childhood. For all who claim Lord Stanley, the dream comes true after years of hard work: countless hours driving to practice, training outside the rink, and honing skills on the ice. But the path to victory differs for...
