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Patrick Roy

Eric Lindros Trade Tree: Nordiques to Flyers

Conor Power | January 3, 2026

When the name Eric Lindros is mentioned, most people remember the dynamic winger who tormented the league as a member of the Philadelphia Flyers. Some others will say his trade…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Colorado Avalanche, Flyers History, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis, Philadelphia Flyers

Islanders & Barzal Sent a $5,000 Message to the Rest of the NHL

THW Staff | December 30, 2025

In the modern NHL, the concept of “The Code” is often debated, dissected, and occasionally dismissed as a relic of a bygone era. We talk about instigator penalties, the decline…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders’ Shift to Uptempo Hockey Keeping Them Competitive in Metro

Alex Chauvancy | December 26, 2025

The New York Islanders have been one of the bigger surprises in the NHL this season. They sit in third place in the Metropolitan Division with 44 points and are…

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The 10 Biggest In-Season Trades in NHL History

Paolo Go | December 20, 2025

When the Vancouver Canucks shocked the world by trading franchise defenseman Quinn Hughes during the season, it immediately reshaped the landscape of the NHL. Weeks later, many are still comprehending…

Categories Hockey History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 6

Matthew Zator | December 6, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 5 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 7 The greatest player to ever skate in the National Hockey League set another one of his numerous records…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Lightning History, Oilers History, Senators History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 2

Matthew Zator | December 2, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 1 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 3 This date in National Hockey League history has been a somber one for fans in Montreal as they…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Maple Leafs History

Islanders’ Decimated Roster Will Result in Cap Gymnastics

THW Staff | December 1, 2025

In the modern NHL, depth isn’t just a luxury; it is the primary insurance policy against the inevitable grind of an 82-game schedule. However, for the New York Islanders, the…

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The NHL’s Most Unbreakable Playoff Records

Andrew Forbes | November 23, 2025

A while back we sat down together and opened the NHL’s record book in search of some of the game’s most unbreakable records. While Wayne Gretzky’s name is found throughout…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Revisiting the Canadiens & Avalanche Patrick Roy Trade

Tommy Bennett | November 23, 2025

It’s safe to say that when the Florida Panthers went out and acquired Matthew Tkachuk, that move changed the course of the entire franchise. The Panthers won the Presidents’ Trophy…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Canadiens History, Colorado Avalanche, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Trade Analysis

The 5 Greatest Goaltenders in NHL History

THW Archives | November 16, 2025

Ranking goaltenders throughout the history of the NHL is an arduous task. Multiple factors must be considered: sheer dominance, longevity, impact on the sport, etc. For some, raw win and ring totals…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 14

Matthew Zator | November 14, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 13 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 15 This date in NHL history saw a son join his father in the 1,000-point club. There were also…

Categories Archives, Avalanche Goaltending, Bruins History, Canucks History, Column, Flames History, Hockey History, Oilers History, Stars History

How Patrick Roy Is Transitioning the Islanders Into an Offensive Team

Nicholas Giannone | October 28, 2025

The New York Islanders are showing clear signs this season of transforming from a defense-first squad into a legitimately-dangerous offensive unit. Under head coach Patrick Roy and general manager Mathieu…

Categories New York Islanders
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