Today in Hockey History: Nov. 12 Matthew Zator | November 12, 2022 This has been a very interesting and busy date in NHL history. A legendary arena opened, a bitter rivalry began, and a whole slew of Hockey Hall of Famers had…
7 NHL Superstar Careers Cut Short by Injury Pete Bauer | November 6, 2022 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…
History of the Florida Panthers Captains THW Archives | October 28, 2022 If you find yourself wearing a big “C” on your sweater, you can assume that you have reached the pinnacle of individual hockey success. Being named team captain is an…
The NHL’s Top-50 Russians of All-Time Patrick Brown | September 15, 2022 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, 2022 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.…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Foligno, Stepan, Matthews & Bure The Old Prof | September 5, 2022 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’m going to look back briefly to consider why the Maple Leafs were so interested in Nick Foligno two trade…
Canucks’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time Matthew Zator | August 18, 2022 *This was originally published in Aug. 2021 Over the years the Vancouver Canucks have had a plethora of talented goal scorers grace the ice at Rogers Arena and the Pacific…
Alexander Mogilny: The Great Russian Enigma THW Archives | August 13, 2022 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, 2022 “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…
Rangers’ Most Impactful Trades of All-Time Scott Blair | July 13, 2022 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…
Today in Hockey History: May 10 Matthew Zator | May 10, 2022 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, 2022 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…
