Today in Hockey History: Oct. 17 Greg Boysen | October 17, 2021 Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history had big moments on this date. The records for the most wins by a goaltender and points by a defenseman…
The Greatest Draft in Edmonton Oilers History: 1979 or 1980? Stephen Ground | September 29, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers have drafted a number of exceptional hockey players since the franchise entered the National Hockey League in 1979. In total, the Oilers have selected a massive 401…
12 of the Fastest Skaters Ever in the NHL Josh Bell | September 7, 2021 The NHL is getting faster. Gone are the days when hitting and grinding are enough to compete in the best league in the world. Now, speed and skill reign supreme.…
Pittsburgh Penguins’ 10 Best Defensemen in Team History Nick Horwat | July 27, 2021 It may seem cut and dry who the top defenseman in Pittsburgh Penguins history is, but the players leading up to it have made a case for themselves. While the…
The Best NHL Defensemen Ever THW Archives | July 7, 2021 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…
Oilers History: The Paul Coffey Effect THW Archives | June 10, 2021 Unless you were fortunate enough to be around to witness Paul Coffey play during his prime, it is unlikely you can comprehend how important he was to the success of the Edmonton…
Today in Hockey History, May 27 Greg Boysen | May 27, 2021 There have been a lot of National Hockey League memories throughout the years on May 27. A storybook championship run continued, back-to-back champions were crowned, with multiple records being broken…
Today in Hockey History: May 23 Greg Boysen | May 23, 2021 This has been a memorable date for many National Hockey League franchises over the years. We saw everything from overtime wins, return trips to the Stanley Cup Final, and even…
Best NHL Team of All-Time Brackets: 1991-92 Pittsburgh Penguins Jordan Jacklin | May 11, 2021 The 1991-92 season marked the 75th anniversary of the NHL since its inaugural season and featured a 10-day player strike from the National Hockey Leagues Player Association (NHLPA) against the…
Best NHL Team of All-Time Brackets: 1984-85 Edmonton Oilers Kerry Collins | May 6, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers of the 1980s had one of the greatest runs in NHL history, but they were much more than Wayne Gretzky and his backup band. The 1984-85 season…
Today in Hockey History: April 2 Greg Boysen | April 2, 2021 This date in National Hockey League history has seen quite a few records fall and new standards set. There were some big overtime goals, the number 50 was wild and…
Re-Doing the Nashville Predators’ 1998 Expansion Draft Josh Lewis | April 1, 2021 On June 25, 1997, the NHL’s board of governors approved new teams for four cities in an ambitious plan to expand to 30 clubs within three years. (from ‘N.H.L. Names…
