Wayne Gretzky Almost Joined the Detroit Red Wings Tony Wolak | August 9, 2022 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…
Rangers’ Gamble on Russian Talent Was Critical to 1994 Cup Tom Castro | July 23, 2022 In the late 1980s and early 90s, an NHL team saw a chance to exploit what it identified as a major opportunity that existed outside of the generally accepted process…
Red Wings’10 Hall of Famers on 2002 Stanley Cup Team Patrick Brown | July 21, 2022 The 2001-02 Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings were a sight to behold. Their league-best 116 points were 15 more than any other team that season, and the roster was…
The Best NHL Defensemen Ever THW Archives | July 6, 2022 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…
Today in Hockey History: May 22 Matthew Zator | May 22, 2022 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, 2022 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…
Today in Hockey History: April 28 Matthew Zator | April 28, 2022 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…
All-Time Best Player From Every NHL Team Jeff Seide | March 12, 2022 Inside the Hockey Hall of Fame, there’s a large room–a sanctuary–that honors hockey’s most notable players, athletes, builders and broadcasters. In addition to the Stanley Cup, there are custom-built trophy…
Top 10 All-Time European-Born NHL Defensemen Jeff Seide | March 11, 2022 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 Matthew Zator | March 9, 2022 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…
The Grind Line: Red Wings Mount Rushmore Tony Wolak | February 21, 2022 What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly…
Red Wings’ Top 5 Defensemen of All Time Ranked THW Archives | January 16, 2022 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…
