Posts About "Mark Messier"
Today in Hockey History: June 14
June 14th, 2020 This is one of the most memorable dates on Broadway and it has nothing to do with a musical. Hockey fans in the Big Apple waited 54 seasons for the moment that happened back on this date in 1994. Also, the National Hockey League officially expanded into the Sunshine State. Rangers End Their Drought June 14, 1994, is a date that...
Worst Trades in Oilers' History
May 29th, 2020 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 trades can leave you without a GM and needing to hire a new manager and coach in the offseason. The Edmonton Oilers are not the only team...
Today in Hockey History: May 25
May 25th, 2020 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 well. Messier Backs Up His Guarantee “We will win tonight.” That was the famous quote from New York Rangers captain Mark Messier prior to Game 6 of the Eastern...
1991-92 Rangers: Prelude to a Stanley Cup
May 24th, 2020 Before there was the spring of 1994, there was 1991-92. The New York Rangers' rise to Stanley Cup-drought busters didn't happen overnight. For hopeful fans at the outset of the 1990s, however, it might have seemed that way for one season. That wasn't the long-awaited 1993-94 championship campaign; instead, it was that '91-'92...
Today in Hockey History: May 8
May 8th, 2020 The teams from the Empire State has enjoyed quite a bit of success on this date throughout the years. May 8 has also provided some “Original Six” memories, big performances by rookies and Hall of Fame milestones. A New York State of Mind This has been a big date in hockey history through the state of New York. Jim Lorentz...
Mark Messier – NHL Legend and 6 Time Stanley Cup Winner
May 5th, 2020 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 championships; he won five Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers and one with the New York Rangers—all in a span of ten years. Simply...
The Worst Trades in NHL History
May 3rd, 2020 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 that goal, they make trades to improve their respective squads. On most occasions, trades in the NHL work out well - both teams improve following the arrival of a new player(s)...
New York Rangers and 99: When Gretzky Hung' Em Up
April 18th, 2020 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 emotions throughout the hockey world. Tears, joy, reflection; and a changing of the guard would start to take place. The Great One and "Mess" Reunite After turning down a...
Today in Hockey History: March 31
March 31st, 2020 This is a very important date in hockey history as one of the greatest players to ever lace up a pair of skates was born on March 31. There were plenty of huge milestones that were reached on this date by some of the legends of the game, including a Hall of Famer’s final game. Happy Birthday, Mr. Hockey We usually wrap up this...
Edmonton Oilers With 100-Point Seasons
March 29th, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers have been home to some of the best players to ever play the game. From their dynasty days in the 1980s to the modern-day NHL, nine Oilers have scored 100 points in a single season. Here's a look at those nine players who have reached the century mark while playing in Oil Country. Wayne Gretzky 10-Time...
Rangers' Top 4 All Time
March 24th, 2020 The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL squads. For criteria, I’m choosing one forward, defenceman, goaltender and a wild card from any position. An “Original Six” squad, there’s no shortage of sensational...
New York Rangers With 100-Point Seasons
February 11th, 2020 From the GAG-line of the electric 1970s to the Stanley Cup-winning core of the 1990s, the company of 100-point seasons remains to be among the most elite players in New York Rangers history. Mark Messier is just one of the six Rangers to have 100-point seasons. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios/Getty Images) Let's dive into all six...
Edmonton Oilers 50-Goal Scorers
January 28th, 2020 During the 1980s, the Edmonton Oilers epitomized offense. From the 1981-82 season through 1985-86, they scored an average of 5.29 goals per game. They peaked in the 1983-84 season, putting up a whopping 446 goals in 80 games, a 5.58 goals-per-game average. Opposing teams couldn’t stop them, but could only try to limit the damage...
