The Best NHL Defensemen Ever THW Archives | July 6, 2024 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…
Non-Canadian-Born Captains to Win the Stanley Cup Ryan Gagne | June 26, 2024 On Monday, June 24, 2024, the Florida Panthers captured their first Stanley Cup title in a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. When NHL commissioner Gary Bettman came…
Today in Hockey History: May 22 Matthew Zator | May 22, 2024 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, 2024 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…
April 28 Hockey Birthdays: Lidström, Krejčí, Korpisalo Ryan Gagne | April 28, 2024 On April 28, we celebrate the birthdays of 31 past and present NHL players. Today’s list includes one of the best defensemen ever to play the game, plus a handful…
Today in Hockey History: April 28 Matthew Zator | April 28, 2024 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…
Today in Hockey History: March 9 Matthew Zator | March 9, 2024 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…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 29 Matthew Zator | February 29, 2024 It’s leap day! Feb. 29 only comes every four years, so there’s not a whole lot of NHL history that has happened on this date. Having said that, some significant…
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…
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…
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…