Today in Hockey History: March 2 Matthew Zator | March 2, 2024 March 2 has been loaded with huge names having big nights throughout National Hockey League history. If you are a fan of the 1990s, then today’s journey back in time…
2000 NHL Draft: 21 Goalies Selected Before Henrik Lundqvist THW Archives | March 2, 2024 Based on Henrik Lundqvist’s career statistics, one might think that the New York Rangers goaltender was a top pick in the NHL Draft. However, some might be hard pressed to…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 19 Matthew Zator | January 19, 2024 Jan. 19 has been a very interesting day in National Hockey League history. Players scoring their 200th career goal was an overwhelming theme of the day. Plus, there were some…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 16 Matthew Zator | January 16, 2024 This hasn’t been the busiest day in National Hockey League history, but it still has its charm. One of the earliest games played for the Stanley Cup provided one of…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 30 Matthew Zator | November 30, 2023 This date in 2005 saw a major trade that forever changed two franchises. Also, one of the greatest players in National League Hockey history hit a significant milestone. In addition,…
Henrik Lundqvist Impressed by William Nylander’s Rise to NHL Star The Old Prof | November 22, 2023 When he played, former New York Rangers Hall-of-Fame goaltender Henrik Lundqvist was known as “The King.” Now retired and residing in Sweden, he is widely considered one of the greatest…
Top 3 All-Time Rangers Goalies THW Archives | November 22, 2023 Of all the goaltenders who have played for the New York Rangers in their 90-year history, six are members of the Hockey Hall of Fame, two are in the United…
Top 10 NHL Legends Who Never Hoisted Lord Stanley’s Cup Eugene Helfrick | October 12, 2023 If you ask any young hockey player what they want, more than anything, their answer will likely be to win the Stanley Cup. Precious few have the chance to play a…
Ovechkin, His Milestone Goals & the Goalies He Beat Andrew Forbes | September 17, 2023 *This article was updated in March 2023 On June 26, 2004, the Washington Capitals drafted Alexander Ovechkin with the first overall selection in the NHL Draft. It was known then…
Rangers’ Stanley Cup Hopes Again Rest Primarily on Shesterkin Tom Castro | September 15, 2023 Shortly after last season ended, New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin issued a firm proclamation about 2023-24: “Next season is going to be a different Igor.” (From ‘Igor Shesterkin Vows…
10 NHL Teams with the Best Goaltending Since 2008-09 Justin Giampietro | September 10, 2023 Since the development of goals saved above expected (GSAx) in the 2008-09 season, it has become easier to analyze goaltenders, past and present, based on their individual play rather than…
Rangers’ Goalie Showdown – Lundqvist vs. Richter Brendan Azoff | August 27, 2023 As an original six franchise, countless greats have donned the New York Rangers sweater since their establishment in 1926. When it comes to the netminders, two men stand out above…