Swedish-Born Captains in NHL History Ryan Gagne | September 30, 2023 Today, only 32 opportunities to be a captain in the NHL exist. Although most leaders in the league are Canadian-born skaters, some of the greatest players from countries outside of…
Red Wings’ Best Seasons By Players Since 1985 Jordan Orth | September 17, 2023 The Detroit Red Wings have seen many impressive seasons throughout the years, some of the most impressive ones have occurred since 1985. Which players have recorded the best individual seasons…
Who Wore It Best: Red Wings’ Best Players By Number Jordan Orth | September 3, 2023 As one of the most storied franchises in the history of the NHL, the Detroit Red Wings have also had numerous players who are in the history books and are…
Wayne Gretzky Almost Joined the Detroit Red Wings Tony Wolak | August 9, 2023 It’s been 35 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…
Red Wings’ Moves That Built a Dynasty in the 1990s Jordan Orth | August 4, 2023 The Detroit Red Wings organization was seen as a powerhouse and a perennial contender throughout the 1990s, making the Stanley Cup Final in 1995, 1997, and 1998. Many players had…
Red Wings’ 10 Hall of Famers on 2002 Stanley Cup Team Patrick Brown | July 21, 2023 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…
Swedish Players in the Hockey Hall of Fame Ryan Gagne | July 11, 2023 The Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) was established in 1943, with the first players inducted in 1945. There is a misconception about the HHOF because most players enshrined have had…
The Best NHL Defensemen Ever THW Archives | July 6, 2023 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…
10 NHL Players Who Played Their Entire Career With One Team Ryan Gagne | June 7, 2023 Several NHL records define a player’s career, whether those skaters collected the most goals, points, wins, or games played. During the 2020-21 season, Patrick Marleau broke one of the NHL’s…
Swedish-Born Players With the Most Stanley Cups Ryan Gagne | June 3, 2023 According to statistics from NHL.com, there have been 403 Swedish-born players in league history, broken down to 366 skaters and 37 goalies. Interestingly, the deeper we dig, only 211 skaters…
Today in Hockey History: May 22 Matthew Zator | May 22, 2023 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, 2023 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…
