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Glen Wesley

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 26

Matthew Zator | August 26, 2023

Aug. 26 is a date that is loaded with big names in NHL history. The Hockey Hall of Fame inducted three different classes. A legendary defenseman signed the biggest contract…

Categories Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Column, Coyotes History, Flames History, Hockey History

Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Glen Wesley

Andrew Forbes | June 5, 2021

In this latest series of articles, we’re looking back at some former NHLers that once suited up for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Some only played a game donning the blue…

Categories Maple Leafs History

Worst Hurricanes Trades Ever

Josh Burns | December 22, 2016

Recently I did an article in which I highlighted some of the best trades made in Canes’ franchise history. So in keeping with this general theme, I thought it would…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes History

The Hurricanes Need Leadership As Much As They Need Scoring

Dean Plunkett | May 10, 2016

The Carolina Hurricanes had a surprisingly successful season considering the roster that coach Bill Peters had to work with, and the changes that they had to withstand. They finished the…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes History

The 2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes: How The Team Was Built

Michael Gwizdala | February 21, 2016

The Carolina Hurricanes celebrated the 10th Anniversary of their 2005-06 Stanley Cup championship team. Those Canes went 52-22-8 (112 points) during the regular season, before disposing of the Montreal Canadiens,…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hockey History, Hurricanes History

The Carolina Hurricanes Franchise Four

Michael Gwizdala | August 21, 2015

The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Top 10 Lists, Trending

Q & A with Josh Wesley of the Plymouth Whalers

Dan Rice | June 12, 2014

Those of us lucky enough to grow up with great fathers usually try to emulate them in one way or another as we grow older and become men or women…

Categories NHL Prospects, OHL

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