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…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 20 Matthew Zator | August 20, 2023 Despite there being no games ever played on Aug. 20, before 2020, that is, this has been a very busy day over the decades. There were big moves in some…
2000 NHL Draft: 21 Goalies Selected Before Henrik Lundqvist THW Archives | August 18, 2023 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: July 29 Matthew Zator | July 29, 2023 July 29 has been full of Hall of Fame names and players. One was born in Canada, one was traded for the first time in his career, and another signed…
Rangers’ 5 Best Late-Round Draft Picks Tom Castro | July 15, 2023 With the 2023 NHL Draft in the rearview mirror, many New York Rangers fans would be hard-pressed to name any of their team’s bottom-round selections made at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena…
7 New Names Inducted Into Hockey Hall of Fame Adam Kierszenblat | June 22, 2023 The Hockey Hall of Fame has announced the seven members that will be part of their 2023 induction class. The group includes five players as well as two builders, with…
Top 3 All-Time Rangers Goalies THW Archives | May 27, 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…
Wild’s Wallstedt Could be The Next Henrik Lundqvist But Better Caleb Kerney | May 8, 2023 Prospects are the key to an organization’s success. The top-end ones grow and develop into NHLers, while the ones that don’t stay with the American Hockey League (AHL) team and…
Top 10 Swedish-born Goalies in NHL History Ryan Gagne | May 5, 2023 According to statistics from NHL.com, only 37 Swedish-born goalies have played a game in the league, accounting for just four percent of all goalies (866). Additionally, only 16 suited up…
