Oilers History: The Importance of Jimmy Carson THW Archives | December 9, 2021 Regardless of the sport, being traded for an all-time great is never an easy thing for the player going in the other direction. With that said, being the guy who…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 4 Greg Boysen | December 4, 2021 The most successful team in National Hockey League history was founded on this date. Decades later, one of the league’s greatest players achieved something nobody ever had, and very few…
3 Biggest Trades in Red Wings History Tony Wolak | September 1, 2021 August 8, 2018 marked the 30th anniversary of the trade that sent icon Wayne Gretzky to Los Angeles and sent shockwaves around the hockey world. Gretzky, along with Marty McSorley…
Ranking the Los Angeles Kings’ Past Second-Overall Picks Quinn McLellan | October 6, 2020 The Los Angeles Kings have the second overall pick in this year’s NHL Entry Draft. They should draft Quinton Byfield, but whoever they end up picking should be a good…
Oilers History: 25 Years and Counting for Petr Klima Rob Soria | February 7, 2017 When the book is closed on the 2016-17 regular season, it will mark the 25th consecutive season in which the Edmonton Oilers failed to have a player hit the 40-goal…
Maple Leafs: Thieves of the 1986 NHL Draft Andrew Forbes | April 29, 2015 Normally, it’s hard to argue that any player taken in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft should be considered a steal – after all, these players are considered…
Gretzky’s Tears: NHL Trade Deadline reminds of the deal that shook hockey nations Christopher Ralph | February 26, 2012 Book Review: Gretzky’s Tears – Hockey, America, and the Day Everything Changed By Stephen Brunt This 2009 release told the story of the most monumental trade in hockey history and…
What Ever Happened to Jimmy Carson? Michael DiFranco | October 31, 2009 August 9th, 1988. One of the most historical dates in NHL history. Arguably, the most monumental trade in NHL history occurred. The Edmonton Oilers, not even a year removed from winning…
