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The Strangest Superstitions in NHL History

Greg Boysen | October 3, 2025

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…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Humor

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 3

Matthew Zator | October 3, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 2 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 4 The most storied team in NHL history signed one of their most legendary players on this date. Also,…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Rangers History

Best NHL Goalies of the 1980s

THW Archives | September 21, 2025

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…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending

8 NHL Head Coaches on the Hot Seat in 2025-26

Mike Fink | September 11, 2025

If a head coach was a Jack Adams finalist a few seasons back, then by default, they are on the hot seat this season. At least that’s what the recent…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Colorado Avalanche, Editor's Choice, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New York Islanders, Season Previews, Tampa Bay Lightning, Utah Mammoth

How Scotty Bowman and the Red Wings Changed the Canadiens History

The Old Prof | August 22, 2025

If you tuned in on Dec. 2, 1995, to watch the Montreal Canadiens face the Detroit Red Wings, you probably had no idea you were about to see one of…

Categories Canadiens History, Detroit Red Wings, Editor's Choice, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens, Red Wings History

Greatest Montreal Canadien to Wear Each Jersey Number

Blain Potvin | August 10, 2025

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…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

Revisiting the Canadiens & Avalanche Patrick Roy Trade

Tommy Bennett | July 20, 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 Avalanche History, Canadiens History, Colorado Avalanche, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

Hockey Goalies – A Breed Apart

Jeff Seide | July 9, 2025

The great Jacques Plante summed it up this way, “Imagine sitting at your desk. You make a mistake. A red light goes on behind you, a siren starts sounding and…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending

Eric Lindros Trade Tree: Nordiques to Flyers

Conor Power | June 30, 2025

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

Today in Hockey History: June 9

Matthew Zator | June 9, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: June 8 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 10 June 9 might be the busiest day, historically, for the month. This date in National Hockey League history…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Penguins History

Today in Hockey History: June 4

Matthew Zator | June 4, 2025

June 4 saw one of the greatest hockey players ever to take the ice put an end to his legendary career. In addition, there was plenty of National Hockey League…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Darche Will Build Islanders Through Strong Pipeline, What Does it Mean for Current Core?

Mike Fink | May 29, 2025

The New York Islanders introduced Mathieu Darche as the general manager (GM) on Thursday, May 29, and the 48-year-old executive gave his first press conference to the fans and media.…

Categories Column, New York Islanders
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