Posts About "Mike Liut"

Best NHL Goalies of the 1980s

June 25th, 2018 The 1980s was the golden era of the National Hockey League (or so I’m told). It was a time of dynastic teams, high-scoring games and some of the best international hockey that’s ever been played. Of course, there were also the shady owners, the constant violence, scrums after every whistle and whatever the complete...

The Legacy of Mike Liut

January 18th, 2018 On March 30, 1979, the World Hockey Association (WHA) officially folded and merged with the NHL. The merger added four teams to the league: the Edmonton Oilers, the Quebec Nordiques, the Hartford Whalers, and the Winnipeg Jets. In addition, players such as Wayne Gretzky, Gerry Cheevers, Mark Messier, Mike Gartner, Michel Goulet, and a...

The Hartford Whalers Franchise Four

February 11th, 2016 The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. For criteria, I’m choosing one forward, defenceman, goaltender and a wild card from any position. Entering the NHL from the WHA in 1979, the Hartford Whalers reached the postseason eight times in 18 seasons, winning the Adams Division in...

The St. Louis Blues Franchise Four

November 30th, 2015 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. Since entering the NHL in 1967, the St. Louis Blues have reached...