Today in Hockey History: Sept. 6 Matthew Zator | September 6, 2023 Sept. 6 has been a pretty big date for the NHL in the state of California. Also, the legendary Summit Series continued in Winnipeg, and a pair of Hockey Hall…
Today in Hockey History: Aug 18 Matthew Zator | August 18, 2023 The New York Rangers and San Jose Sharks have been the busiest teams on Aug. 18 throughout NHL history. In addition, on this date, a new captain was named in…
Canadiens Forgotten Ones: Top 5 of the Modern Era Blain Potvin | July 30, 2023 The Montreal Canadiens have a long and storied history stretching back to its founding in December 1909, a full eight years before the birth of the NHL. Because of this, there…
7 Worst Flames Trades Ever THW Archives | July 29, 2023 In the National Hockey League, making trades is simultaneously an art, a science and a task in intelligent asset management. Over the years, the Calgary Flames have had several general…
Flames & Maple Leafs Trade History Revisited Ryan Gagne | July 24, 2023 The Calgary Flames joined the NHL as the Atlanta Flames in 1972 before moving to Alberta for the start of the 1980 season, becoming the seventh team located north of…
Today in Hockey History: June 25 Matthew Zator | June 25, 2023 June 25 has been an important date for the National Hockey League and its growth from six to the soon-to-be 32 teams. Also, this date brought us some important rule…
Maple Leafs’ 5 Best Canadian-Born Players of All-Time Shaun Filippelli | May 17, 2023 With more than 5,300 Canadian-born athletes having already played in the NHL, the Toronto Maple Leafs have had their fair share of homegrown talent. As an Original Six franchise, entering…
3 Toughest Maple Leafs Since 1990 The Old Prof | April 12, 2023 In NHL terms, a “tough guy” normally refers to a player whose primary role on the team is to engage in physical play, often involving fighting, with opposing players. There…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 22 Matthew Zator | February 22, 2023 Perhaps the most famous hockey game ever played took place on this date, as two Olympic tournaments had memorable days. The 1980s provided us with plenty of big performances on…
5 Fascinating Facts Regarding Flames’ All-Time Trade History Ryan Gagne | February 19, 2023 The Calgary Flames moved to southern Alberta in the summer of 1980 and are in the middle of their 43rd season. Throughout its history, they have won a Stanley Cup…
5 Biggest Trades in Maple Leafs History Spencer Lazary | February 10, 2023 Throughout the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 105-year history, they have made a lot of transactions, good and bad; some have made the fans happy, while others did not. Either way, trades…
Maple Leafs Commentary: Bower, Matthews, Tavares, Spezza & Marner The Old Prof | June 2, 2022 In a recent post, upon learning that Jason Spezza had retired and moved into management with the team, I wrote why he was my favorite Toronto Maple Leafs player. Then…
