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The Best Late-Round NHL Draft Picks

Brett Slawson | May 28, 2025

* Our best ever late-round draft picks article was originally published in 2014. Time will tell if anyone should be added to the list (feel free to share opinions in…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft

What We Learned From Kings GM Ken Holland’s Introductory Press Conference

Raz Devraj | May 16, 2025

After four straight seasons of the same script and falling to the hands of the Edmonton Oilers in Round 1 again, the Los Angeles Kings have opted for some change,…

Categories Kings Management, Los Angeles Kings

Today in Hockey History: April 15

Matthew Zator | April 15, 2025

If you are a fan of hockey in Motown, then this is a very good date for you. One of the NHL’s most unique traditions began 69 years ago. One…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Jets History, Kings History, Oilers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: March 20

Matthew Zator | March 20, 2025

This date in National Hockey League history has provided us with a little bit of everything. There were broken records, personal milestones, plenty of hat tricks and one very eventful…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings History

10 Greatest LA Kings of All Time

Austin Stanovich | February 2, 2025

Making a list of the top-10 greatest players will always be difficult, especially for a team with plenty of greats like the Los Angeles Kings. To put this together, I’ve…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Kings History, Los Angeles Kings

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 2

Matthew Zator | February 2, 2025

Feb. 2 was a very eventful date in NHL history. A trio of players had five-goal performances while 700 was relevant for another threesome. There was also an odd outdoor…

Categories Archives, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings History, Penguins History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 7

Matthew Zator | January 7, 2025

Jan. 7 has been a very busy day in both Philadelphia and Los Angeles throughout the history of the National Hockey League. There were also plenty of all-time greats who…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 16

Matthew Zator | December 16, 2024

There is little doubt that the city of Montreal is responsible for some of the biggest moments and greatest players in National Hockey League history. They had three of their…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Senators History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 21

Matthew Zator | August 21, 2024

A pair of Hockey Hall of Famers were born on this date. One was honored for what he accomplished on the ice, while the other built his legacy off of…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings Management, Stars History

Today in Hockey History: July 29

Matthew Zator | July 29, 2024

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…

Categories Archives, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Penguins History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: July 24

Matthew Zator | July 24, 2024

On this date, the Los Angeles Kings brought back one of the great players in their franchise’s history for the third time. Also, a dramatic coaching move was finally made…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Rangers History, Sharks History

Forgotten Pittsburgh Penguins: Luc Robitaille and Zigmund Palffy

George Majchrzak | June 1, 2024

Recently, I wrote about Sergei Zubov and Bryan Smolinski, two players who appeared in only one season, albeit laudable, with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1995-96. It got me thinking about…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Penguins History, Pittsburgh Penguins
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