Posts About "Mike Modano"
The Best #9's in NHL History
September 15th, 2020 This was originally published in August, 2015 and updated March, 2020. Over the course of the NHL's history, there have been many records put away into the books, rarely to be broken. The class of the best to ever take the ice is fairly crystal clear. At the top would be Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Bobby Orr, with others...
Why Minnesota is Truly the State of Hockey
September 8th, 2020 The State of Hockey... What does it mean? Where does it come from? It's hardly a secret that Minnesota has long been a hockey Mecca. The first hockey teams in Minnesota were formed a couple of decades before Henry Ford's Model-T changed the world. The University of Minnesota first organized a hockey team in 1895 and though...
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 6
August 6th, 2020 The Nashville Predators hired their first coach in franchise history on this date and he became one of the best to ever stand behind a National Hockey League bench. Plus, two Hall of Fame players landed in the final destinations of their great careers. Predators Get Their Man Even though they were still 14 months away from playing...
The 10 Greatest American Hockey Players Ever
July 5th, 2020 Hockey has always been a game dominated by Canadian players, though in recent years it has become an increasingly international sport. But American players have always had a major role in the game, particularly in the National Hockey League. We'll be taking a look at the 10 greatest American players of all time, along with some...
Dallas Stars' 50-Goal Scorers
May 2nd, 2020 Ever since Maurice "The Rocket" Richard became the first to do so in 1944-45, scoring 50 goals in one season has been the pinnacle plateau for NHL goal scorers. The magic 50-number has distinguished the true "snipers" of the league. While Wayne Gretzky once scored 50 in only 39 games - an NHL record - many Hockey Hall of Famers never...
Mike Modano – Superman on Ice
March 19th, 2020 When you think of American hockey, the name Mike Modano is practically a synonym. The Michigan native went on to collect records and accolades throughout his career that have yet to be matched by an American player. For nearly two decades in the NHL, he was a star - in more ways than one. As a member of the NHL's 100 Greatest...
NHL Execs Flocking Back to Familiar Franchises
May 25th, 2019 NEW YORK — Martin Brodeur has been back with the New Jersey Devils for eight months and only walked by his statue once. It's harder to avoid his banner hanging from the arena rafters. Brodeur returning to the place he spent the majority of his career s...
NHL News & Notes: Nelson, Senators Head Coach & More
May 23rd, 2019 In today's News & Notes, Brock Nelson has signed a long-term contract extension, the Ottawa Senators have hired D.J. Smith as their new head coach and Mike Modano has been hired by the Minnesota Wild. Nelson Signs Extension The New York Islanders have signed Nelson to a six-year contract extension worth $36 million. This deal...
1st Overall Draft Picks - What are the Odds of Success?
January 20th, 2018 Young players strive to be the best at their craft - no matter the sport. For some, it pays off and they’re scouted as prospects for the game’s next generation. While expectations are significantly high for any player taken in the first round of the NHL Draft, they’re exponentially higher for those taken first overall. Some,...
Noesen Right at Home with Devils
October 14th, 2017 Every person’s journey through life is different and the same can be said for every hockey player’s journey to become a professional player as well. Such is the case with New Jersey Devils’ forward Stefan Noesen, a kid from Plano, Texas that was drafted by the Ottawa Senators six and a half years ago at the NHL Draft. Two years...
Dallas Stars the NHL's Best All-Time USA Roster?
February 22nd, 2016 Hockey Day in America got me thinking, what would an All-Time Dallas Stars USA roster look like? Guess what? It just might be the best All-Time USA lineup an NHL franchise could put together. The 2015-16 Stars roster only has two U.S. players (Patrick Eaves and Alex Goligoski), but the Stars USA history is rich with talent. Dallas Stars...
Minnesota vs. Chicago Alumni Rosters Announced
December 1st, 2015 The Minnesota Wild will be hosting their first outdoor game in February and with that comes the obligatory alumni game. We got a glimpse of some roster highlights in August when it was announced that the Wild's alumni squad would feature players who suited up for the Minnesota North Stars. Now, the full rosters have been revealed....
The Dallas Stars Franchise Four
September 3rd, 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 moving from Minnesota in 1993, the Dallas Stars have won one...
