Today in Hockey History: May 22 Greg Boysen | May 22, 2021 Today was a big date in National Hockey League history for teams making it to the Stanley Cup Final. Some teams made it for the first time, while others returned…
The Evolution of Europeans in the NHL THW Archives | May 12, 2021 European NHL players have played a large part in the development of the National Hockey League over the last three decades – but try to imagine the NHL without all…
Best NHL Team of All-Time Brackets: 1997-98 Detroit Red Wings Declan Schroeder | May 10, 2021 A car crash that ended the career of one of the powerful Russian Five. A scoring star absent for most of the season. The pressure of high expectations in Hockeytown.…
Detroit Red Wings: A Tribute to Nicklas Lidstrom Tony Wolak | April 28, 2021 When the Detroit Red Wings drafted Nicklas Lidstrom as part of their historic 1989 draft class, he did not come into their consideration as a consensus can’t miss prospect—he was…
Today in Hockey History: April 28 Greg Boysen | April 28, 2021 This date has given us a little bit of everything over the years, including some very late regular-season games as well as Stanley Cup Playoff milestones. Also, one of the…
Top 10 All-Time European-Born NHL Defensemen Jeff Seide | March 11, 2021 The best European-born NHL defensemen include Stanley Cup winners, Norris Trophy winners and some of the best players to ever play the game. This Top 10 list of unbelievably talented…
Today in Hockey History: March 9 Greg Boysen | March 9, 2021 Mr. Hockey had plenty of reasons to smile on this date in National Hockey League history, including skating with his sons. Some of the best goaltenders to ever man the…
Wayne Gretzky Almost Joined the Detroit Red Wings Tony Wolak | February 3, 2021 It’s been 32 years since the Wayne Gretzky trade to the Los Angeles Kings that sent shock waves throughout Edmonton, all of Canada, and the entire hockey world. This was…
The Best NHL Defensemen Ever THW Archives | January 31, 2021 The NHL has a long and storied existence. Legendary teams, lines and players serve as a reminder of days gone by while today’s players continue to forge the legacy left…
Red Wings’ Top 5 Defensemen of All Time Ranked THW Archives | January 16, 2021 The Detroit Red Wings are about as decorated as an NHL franchise can be. While legendary forwards like Gordie Howe and Steve Yzerman dominate the team’s record books, the Red…
Red Wings’ 12 Days of Hockeymas: 5 Conn Smythe Winners Devin Little | December 20, 2020 The ’12 Days of Christmas’ was first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of…
Red Wings 12 Days of Hockeymas: 9 James Norris Memorial Trophies Patrick Brown | December 16, 2020 The ’12 Days of Christmas’ was first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days…
