Posts About "Patrick Roy"
Today in Hockey History: June 4
June 4th, 2020 June 4 saw one of the greatest hockey players to ever take the ice put an end to his legendary career. In addition, there was plenty of National Hockey League playoff drama on this date too. Mr. Hockey Hangs Them Up, For Real Gordie Howe retired for the second and final time, at age 52, on June 4, 1980. Howe retired from the...
Today in Hockey History: May 29
May 29th, 2020 May 29 has proven to be a very eventful date in the history of the National Hockey League. The greatest player to ever play shattering the dreams of one the Original Six franchises was just one of many Stanley Cup playoff moments to occur on this date. The Great One Breaks Hearts in Toronto The 1993 Campbell Conference Final...
Today in Hockey History: May 28
May 28th, 2020 May 28 has given us a lot of National Hockey League memories through the decades. Among them are two Hall of Famers calling it a career, numerous Stanley Cup Final victories and a huge swing and miss in the draft. Roy Hangs Them Up Whether you loved or hated Patrick Roy during his playing days, you have to respect what he...
Today in Hockey History: May 25
May 25th, 2020 May 25 is one of the most memorable days in National Hockey League history. Not only was a bold prediction made true, but three Stanley Cup champions were crowned as well. Messier Backs Up His Guarantee “We will win tonight.” That was the famous quote from New York Rangers captain Mark Messier prior to Game 6 of the Eastern...
Today in Hockey History: May 24
May 24th, 2020 The top three National Hockey League teams you think of when it comes to dynasties all won Stanley Cups on this date. Today is also the anniversary of the most memorable playoff game that never happened. A Long Island Dynasty Begins We have written quite a bit about the New York Islanders over the past few weeks. When you win four...
Canadiens' Marc Bergevin Replacements
May 23rd, 2020 You can’t go onto any platform, message board or conversation about the Montreal Canadiens without someone demanding that general manager (GM) Marc Bergevin or head coach Claude Julien be fired. My THW colleague and Habs Unfiltered's, Trege Wilson made a list of top coaching replacements. Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc...
Today in Hockey History: May 19
May 19th, 2020 A pair of historic Stanley Cup champions were crowned on this date. May 19 has also seen some great individual efforts by Hall of Fame defensemen and goaltenders. Champions Crowned On May 19, 1974, the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Boston Bruins 1-0, in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, to become the first expansion team to win a...
The NHL's Most Unbreakable Playoff Records
May 9th, 2020 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 the history of the game, it was decided that other marks including Sittler’s 10-point game, Orr’s 110-point season and Glenn Hall’s consecutive games...
Colorado Avalanche All-Time Starting Lineup
May 7th, 2020 There is a lot of history behind the Colorado Avalanche franchise. Before it was based out of Denver, playing in burgundy and blue jerseys as it is now, the team was North of the border wearing powder blue threads as the Quebec Nordiques. Founded in 1972, the team has seen its fair share of historic talents pass through its ranks and...
The 5 Greatest Goaltenders in NHL History
May 2nd, 2020 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 are more important than how those totals were achieved. With all of these factors in mind, let's take a crack at ranking the five...
Top 5 Coaches in Avalanche/Nordiques Franchise History
April 30th, 2020 Since they joined the NHL in 1979-80, the Colorado Avalanche/Quebec Nordiques franchise has employed 15 head coaches, 9 in Quebec and 7 in Denver. Accomplishments, achievements and statistics were considered when choosing the top five. The team as a whole improved after it moved to Denver in the 1995-96 season, which is a reflection of...
Top 5 All-Time Avalanche Trades
April 27th, 2020 Over the past 25 seasons since they moved from Quebec in 1995, the Colorado Avalanche have made a handful of trades whose legacy was felt for seasons after the transaction itself. This list will discuss the five franchise-defining trades in Avalanche history (not Quebec Nordiques, so the Peter Forsberg/Eric...
Today in Hockey History: April 24
April 24th, 2020 If you had to choose two words to describe April 24 throughout the history of the National Hockey League, “overtime goal” would be the perfect pair to use. This date has provided some of the most memorable playoff goals ever scored, as well as some legends breaking records. More OT Goals Than You Can Shake a Stick At Jean...
