The NHL’s Top-50 Russians of All-Time Patrick Brown | September 15, 2023 The very first Russian-born and trained player to make it to the NHL was Victor Nechayev, whose marriage to an American woman allowed him entry into the USA. He played…
12 of the Fastest Skaters Ever in the NHL Josh Bell | September 7, 2023 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.…
Canucks’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time Matthew Zator | August 18, 2023 *This was originally published in Aug. 2021 and was most recently updated in Aug. 2023 Over the years the Vancouver Canucks have had a plethora of talented goal scorers grace…
Alexander Mogilny: The Great Russian Enigma THW Archives | August 13, 2023 Of all the great players to dazzle the NHL, some of the finest and most controversial have emanated from Mother Russia. From Sergei Fedorov to Sergei Bobrovsky, Pavel Bure to Pavel…
Pavel Bure – A Tribute to the Russian Rocket THW Archives | August 5, 2023 “Pavel Bure was – and is – the best player to ever wear a Canucks’ uniform.” — Pat Quinn, former Canucks GM (from ‘Ex-GM Pat Quinn calls Pavel Bure the…
Vancouver Canucks’ Best Trades with the Florida Panthers Adam Kierszenblat | July 29, 2023 Welcome to the Vancouver Canucks best trades series. In this series, we at The Hockey Writers look back at the Canucks’ trading history with every NHL team and pick what we believe to be…
Rangers’ Most Impactful Trades of All-Time Scott Blair | July 13, 2023 As an Original Six team, the New York Rangers have been involved in a ton of trades, some of little significance, and some that have shaped or reshaped the entire…
7 NHL Superstar Careers Cut Short by Injury Pete Bauer | May 30, 2023 A lot of players – good, solid, dependable players – had careers that were cut short by injuries. A number of star players never reached their full potential statistically because…
Today in Hockey History: May 10 Matthew Zator | May 10, 2023 The most famous goal in National Hockey League history was scored on this date. In addition, memories were made during dynastic runs in Montreal and New York while numerous teams…
Today in Hockey History: April 30 Matthew Zator | April 30, 2023 April 30 has been a very eventful day in National Hockey League history. An errant pass temporarily derailed a dynasty, multiple epic comebacks were completed, and records were set across…
Canucks’ Pettersson Joins Organization’s Elites in 100 Point Club Sartaaj Bhullar | April 14, 2023 Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson has joined the 100-point club in his fifth NHL season. He scored 39 goals and 102 points in 80 games. The 2022-23 season is a…
Panthers Need to Relocate to Find Long-Term Success Michael Jacobs | March 16, 2023 During any given home game for the Florida Panthers, there is a higher chance that the visiting team has more supporters than the team with a palm tree patch on…