Today in Hockey History: March 22 Matthew Zator | March 22, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: March 21 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 23 March 22 has seen quite a bit of National Hockey League history over the years. One of the league’s…
Best NHL Goalies of the 1980s THW Archives | March 8, 2026 The 1980s was the golden era of the National Hockey League (or so I’m told). It was a time of dynastic teams, high-scoring games and some of the best international…
Greatest Montreal Canadien to Wear Each Jersey Number Blain Potvin | February 11, 2026 Assembling a list of the greatest players to ever wear a number is not easy with a franchise as old and as storied as the Montreal Canadiens. It will also…
The Strangest Superstitions in NHL History Greg Boysen | January 18, 2026 As professional athletes, NHL hockey players will do whatever it takes to be successful on the ice. On top of their on and off-ice training and preparation, many players throughout…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…