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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…