Posts About "Mario Lemieux"
The Best NHL Forwards Ever
November 29th, 2019 Over the National Hockey League's 101 year history, we have had many legendary players take part in the coolest game on ice. The storied franchises of the Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers, and New York Islanders brought us legends like Wayne Gretzky, Guy Lafleur, Mike Bossy, Gordie Howe and more, who dazzled us every time they...
Gretzky vs Lemieux: Head-to-Head
September 21st, 2019 Similar to other sports leagues, the NHL has been lucky to have some of its greatest players and biggest names play in the same era. The 1950s had Gordie Howe and Maurice 'Rocket' Richard. Bobby Hull, Frank Mahovlich, and Stan Mikita headlined the 1960s while Guy Lafleur and Phil Esposito dominated the 1970s. Even in the 21st century,...
The Best Rookie Seasons in NHL History
September 11th, 2019 The National Hockey League has witnessed a number of sensational rookie campaigns throughout its storied history and this trend is set to continue. With the next squad of exceptional young stars, the NHL is stronger than ever in terms of elite young talent. However, despite the incredible skills of these players, it is...
Remembering What Made Mario Lemieux the Greatest
September 5th, 2019 Equal parts exhilarating and devastating, sports are quite simply unpredictable. Ask the city of Pittsburgh. This week 25 years ago, Penguins fans experienced both emotions at the same time. Riding back-to-back Stanley Cup championships and looking like a team destined to three-peat, Mario Lemieux stepped to the podium at a sudden press...
The NHL 600-Goal Club
September 3rd, 2019 For most hockey players, winning the Stanley Cup is the ultimate goal. From being drafted to helping a team through the regular season, playoffs and eventually Stanley Cup Finals, hoisting the cup is always the end-goal. Along the way, however, players all seek to play the best they can for a variety of purposes. While players always...
Some of the NHL's Most Inspiring Moments
August 29th, 2019 Sport is a unifying commodity, capable of resonating with millions of people around the world. Hockey is no exception. Each season is full of emotional moments that have fans teary-eyed. Most recently, Laila Anderson's inspiring journey alongside the St. Louis Blues captured the hearts of hockey fans across the globe. While...
