Fuzzy History of the NHL Playoff Beard Tony Wolak | December 14, 2024 When the 2025 Playoffs roll around, the beloved playoff beards will be back. Long a tradition of NHL players, the facial hair-growing frenzy has been adopted by fans in recent…
Sharks’ Best Players in Franchise History Josh Frojelin | December 3, 2024 The San Jose Sharks are a team that lack the history of the Montreal Canadiens. The team’s beginning in the league saw San Jose take part in the 1991 Expansion…
The NHL’s 1,000-Assist Club Brandon Share-Cohen | December 1, 2024 Throughout the history of the NHL, goal scorers have always been at the forefront of discussions. Often discussed is the NHL’s illustrious 500-goal club that only 48 players in history…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 30 Matthew Zator | November 30, 2024 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,…
Sharks Fans Reliving Jumbo Joe Era With Thornton’s Jersey Retirement Alex Hutton | November 22, 2024 The San Jose Sharks are set to retire Joe Thornton’s #19 jersey in a ceremony on Saturday (Nov. 23), giving the franchise legend an honor only one other Shark has…
7 Cool Things About Jumbo Joe Thornton The Old Prof | November 22, 2024 Joe Thornton, who is often affectionately referred to as “Jumbo,” is one of the NHL’s most iconic figures. Over his three-decade career, he was renowned for his exceptional skill, leadership,…
Bruins’ Curse of the No. 6 Jersey Drew Johnson | October 23, 2024 From fans to players and coaches, there are superstitions in many sports – but it seems ice hockey takes it to greater heights. Superstitions in our game even take on…
4 Potential Spots for Mitch Marner if he Reaches Free Agency Andrew Forbes | October 8, 2024 It’s not clear yet what’s going to happen in the Mitch Marner and Toronto Maple Leafs saga, but one thing does seem inevitable — that Marner is going to enter…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Nylander, Jumbo Joe, Tanev & Niemela The Old Prof | August 27, 2024 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll discuss some intriguing updates and speculations. First, I’ll share some tidbits about William Nylander and the exciting new Amazon…
7 Worst Trades in Boston Bruins History THW Archives | August 5, 2024 * originally written in July 2017 As mentioned in this article’s companion piece, the Boston Bruins have come out on the winning end of several of the most lopsided trades…
Where Are They Now? The Jonathan Cheechoo Edition THW Archives | July 15, 2024 This article was originally written in August, 2015. Updated in 2020. In 2005-06, a 25-year-old native of Moose Factory, Ontario, one of the most northern settlements in the Province located…
Today in Hockey History: July 2 Matthew Zator | July 2, 2024 Usually, July 1 is reserved for the signing of big free-agent contracts, but July 2 has seen its fair share of new deals getting done too. One Hall of Fame…