Posts About "Hockey Hall of Fame"
7 Fun Facts About Doug Wilson
July 1st, 2020 On June 24, the Hockey Hall of Fame announced two former Chicago Blackhawks players as members of the 2020 class: right wing Marian Hossa and defenseman Doug Wilson. Wilson played for the Blackhawks and the San Jose Sharks throughout his 16-year career. Related: Gord Downie, Hockey, and the Tragically Hip Wilson was drafted sixth...
Red Wings News & Rumors: Draft Lottery, Holland, & Johansson
July 1st, 2020 Well, despite finishing with the worst record in the NHL this past season, the Detroit Red Wings will have the fourth-overall pick at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Related: THW's 2020 Draft Guide In this iteration of Red Wings News & Rumors, we'll take a look at the fallout from the draft lottery, celebrate one of the greatest...
Best NHL Players Not in the Hockey Hall of Fame
June 29th, 2020 The recent 2020 Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) Class induction announcement caused a stir because of who was and was not included. I thought it would be interesting to dive into who are the best eligible players by position not in the Hall. There are several straight forward selections, like Pierre Turgeon (center), and some that go...
Bruins Stint Showcased Iginla's Hall-Worthy Best
June 28th, 2020 Jarome Iginla will most likely forever be remembered for his time as one of the greatest players in Calgary Flames history. However, even though many people may not recall, he also spent one season as a member of the Boston Bruins near the end of his storied career. Bruins fans certainly remember. You should be proud of yourself, the...
Prospects News & Rumors: WHL in the HHOF, Byfield, ECHL Plans Return
June 26th, 2020 With the 2020 NHL Draft Lottery happening tonight, it's impossible to talk about anything else in the hockey world. In a matter of hours, we should know who will be making the top-three picks at a loaded draft, barring a play-in team winning big. In just a matter of hours, the hockey world should know who will have the first-overall...
Blackhawks' Legend Marian Hossa and His Hall of Fame Career
June 26th, 2020 On June 24, 2020 former Chicago Blackhawk Marian Hossa officially became a first-ballot Hall of Famer. While we all wish the 41-year-old right winger was still playing, his career was unfortunately cut short after the 2016-17 season due to a progressive skin disorder. No one is particularly arguing Hossa's nomination, but some pundits...
Islanders' Pierre Turgeon Belongs in the Hall of Fame
June 25th, 2020 The Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2020 was named yesterday and all are worthy of entry. It's called the Hall of Fame, not the "Hall of Greatness." To be considered to enter the Hall, you should likely have been considered one of the best at your position during the time you spent in the league. Players like Jarome Iginla have at...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: HHOF, Matthews, Liljegren & Carter
June 25th, 2020 Yesterday was a feel-good hockey day for me. The Hockey Hall of Fame announced the players who would be enshrined in 2020 and Jarome Iginla was a walk. Iginla is the fourth black player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame (Willie O'Ree, Grant Fuhr, and Angela James are the others). Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Tavares,...
Jarome Iginla's 5 Greatest Highlights
June 25th, 2020 After 20 seasons in the National Hockey League and over 1,500 regular season games, Jarome Iginla has finally called it a career. One of the legendary figures in the game – both in Canada and in the broader hockey world – Iginla made a name for himself as a high-scoring power forward. Jarome Iginla has retired from hockey. (Icon...
Oilers: Looking Back At Kevin Lowe's Hall of Fame Career
June 25th, 2020 The Hockey Hall of Fame named their 2020 inductees on Wednesday afternoon. Among the names, two names stood out for Oilers fans, Ken Holland and Kevin Lowe. Holland, who was a lock to be in the Hall at some point, wasn't much of a surprise, but not many people expected Lowe's name to be called. Lowe spent the majority of his playing...
Coyotes' Shane Doan - A Hockey Hall of Famer?
June 24th, 2020 Later in the day on Wednesday, the Hockey Hall of Fame will announce the inductees that will make up the Class of 2020. The list of players who could enter the HHOF this year is stronger than usual, with recently retired stars like Jarome Iginla and Marian Hossa now eligible for induction. Returnees like Daniel Alfredsson, Patrik Elias,...
'Mr. Hockey' Gordie Howe
June 10th, 2020 On June 10, 2016, the hockey world lost a legend when Gordie Howe passed away. Let's celebrate the life, career and contributions to our sport with this tremendous tribute to Mr. Hockey written shortly after his passing. Today we join sports fans all over the world in mourning the loss of Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe. We extend...
Alexander Mogilny Is Hockey Hall Of Fame Worthy
May 10th, 2020 The fact that Alexander Mogilny has not received enshrinement in the Hockey Hall of Fame is more than a bit perplexing. The man who was nicknamed "Magic" during his early years in Buffalo assembled perhaps the least considered storied career in the NHL. Fans and hockey historians are beginning to forget how talented he truly was....
