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Notable NHL Captains Who Got Traded

Ryan Gagne | June 20, 2025

*This article was originally published in Aug. 2021 The National Hockey League is a professional sports league and a business at the same time. The lines often get blurred, especially…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis

Today in Hockey History: June 14

Matthew Zator | June 14, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: June 13 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 15 This is one of the most memorable dates ever on Broadway, and it has nothing to do with…

Categories Archives, Column, Hockey History, Oilers History, Panthers History, Rangers History

From Gretzky to Messier: The Changing Faces of the Edmonton Oilers Legacy

The Old Prof | June 7, 2025

During the first two games of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, Rogers aired a new commercial celebrating the legacy of the Edmonton Oilers. It was a sharp-looking ad—dramatic, nostalgic, soaked…

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Worst Trades in Oilers History

Jim Parsons | May 29, 2025

Trades provide each and every NHL team with the opportunity to immediately address glaring needs within their respective rosters. Good trades can set your franchise up for incredible success. Bad…

Categories Archives, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis, Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: May 25

Matthew Zator | May 25, 2025

May 25 is one of the most memorable days in National Hockey League history. Not only was a bold prediction made true, but three Stanley Cup champions were crowned as…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Column, Flames History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History, Rangers History, Sharks History

Today in Hockey History: May 8

Matthew Zator | May 8, 2025

The teams from the Empire State have enjoyed quite a bit of success on this date throughout the years. May 8 has also provided some “Original Six” memories, big performances…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Islanders History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Sabres History

Mark Messier – NHL Legend and 6-Time Stanley Cup Winner

Jeff Seide | May 5, 2025

Mark Messier did it all in a career that spanned 25 NHL seasons over four decades. He’s the only player in NHL history to captain two different professional teams to…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, New York Rangers, Oilers History, Player Profiles, Rangers History, Vancouver Canucks

The Worst Trades in NHL History

Jeff Seide | May 3, 2025

Every NHL general manager wants to succeed. They want to build a roster that competes night in and night out. They want to win and raise the Stanley Cup. To…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis

Oilers Legend Gives Heaping Praise to Flames Prospect Zayne Parekh

Rupert McDonald | April 19, 2025

Calgary Flames fans weren’t the only ones gushing over the debut of Zayne Parekh on Thursday night. The Flames wound up falling short on making the playoffs, being officially eliminated…

Categories Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Flames Prospects

NHL on ESPN Crew Reveal Teams Under Most Pressure in 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Mark Scheig | April 19, 2025

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs get underway on Saturday night. With 16 teams hopeful they can make a serious run at winning a championship, only one will win the right…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs

Behind the Scenes: ESPN’s Steve Levy Talks Intermission Desk Experience

Mark Scheig | April 18, 2025

ESPN’s Steve Levy has been a mainstay at the World Wide Leader in Sports since he started there in August 1993. He’s been the lead commentator over a wide variety…

Categories Elsewhere on the Web, NHL News, The Business of Hockey

New York Rangers and 99: When Gretzky Hung ‘Em Up

Scott Blair | April 18, 2025

The 1998-99 season was a special one in New York Rangers’ history. It was the last season Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky played hockey. It was a time of mixed…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, New York Rangers, Rangers History
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