Posts About "Phil Esposito"
Blackhawks' Worst Trades of All-Time
October 3rd, 2020 It is always easy to determine the winner and loser of a trade long after the fact. The Chicago Blackhawks have made some awful trades that looked like mistakes the very moment they made them. Here are the five worst trades in franchise history.
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 25
September 25th, 2020 Two of the most storied franchises in National Hockey League history were officially added to the league on this date. Plus, three key players from the most successful teams of the 1970s were inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Finally, one of the best offensive defensemen the game has ever seen made a huge announcement. Two...
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 8
September 8th, 2020 One of the legends of the National Hockey League announced his retirement on this date, but he wasn’t able to stay off the ice very long. This date also saw two Hockey Hall of Fame inductions ceremonies and a memorable postgame speech after a tough international loss. Mr. Hockey Retires….For the First Time Gordie Howe...
Bruins' Top 20 Goal Scorers All-Time
August 17th, 2020 The Boston Bruins have had numerous prolific goalscorers in the team's storied history, which dates back to 1924. Here are the best of the best: the top 20 Bruins' scorers of all-time. 1. Johnny Bucyk, 545 Goals Nicknamed "Chief," Bucyk scored a single-season high 51 goals in the 1970-71 campaign, the only year he'd hit the...
Today in Hockey History: July 14
July 14th, 2020 July 14 was a day that saw two big-name general managers get hired by two “Original Six” franchises. Also, some future head coaches and executives were on the move during the playing days and a Hall of Fame goalie gets a new home. New General Managers Named On July 14, 1986, the New York Rangers named Phil Esposito as their...
Rangers' Most Impactful Trades of All-Time
July 13th, 2020 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 organization. Perhaps the biggest trade the Rangers were involved in was on Oct. 4, 1991, when they acquired Mark Messier from the Edmonton Oilers. Messier subsequently went...
Today in Hockey History: May 15
May 15th, 2020 May 15 goes down as one of the most intriguing dates in National Hockey League history. There was so much more than just the exciting moments on the ice that makes it a memorable date. The league announced some very important expansion teams, one of the most lopsided trades ever occurred and one team made a franchise-altering draft...
Today in Hockey History: April 19
April 19th, 2020 April 19 has proven to be a big day for netminders in National Hockey League history. This date has also given us the start of the first modern-era dynasty, a family feud between Hall of Famers and legends setting records. Brodeur is Boss This date has been kind to goaltenders over the years and one of the greatest netminders of...
Today in Hockey History: April 4
April 4th, 2020 This date might be one of the most significant in the history of the National Hockey League. Some of the most legendary players in the game had huge moments including some playing in their final regular-season games. Records were broken, streaks were continued and something happened for the final time in the NHL. 1970-71 Goes Out...
Esposito: The Trade That Shaped the Boston Bruins
February 20th, 2020 In today's look at important off-season trades over the years, we set our sights back to 1967. While this particular deal did not take place at the NHL Annual Meetings held in the first week in June, it is inextricably linked to the events that were scheduled for that gathering. June 6, 1967: NHL Expansion Day June 6,...
Boston Bruins With 100-Point Seasons
February 10th, 2020 The Boston Bruins are one of the NHL's oldest franchises. As such, the team has seen its fair share of legends pass through the city through multiple generations that will forever be cemented in history among the best of their time. While there were many great athletes who have played for the Bruins, only a select few of the very...
THW's Goalie News: Jarry Makes His Case and More
December 5th, 2019 In today's goalie news, we'll discuss a young goaltender who is making a strong case for an expanded role, and we'll look at two oddities of history on Dec. 5. Jarry Puts Penguins on Hot Seat If there wasn't already a major goaltending controversy for the Pittsburgh Penguins, there certainly is now. Tristan Jarry got the start...
Oldest Players With 100-Point Seasons
November 19th, 2019 It is difficult to score in the NHL. Not exactly breaking news. That's why only six players -- Connor McDavid, Nikita Kucherov, Brad Marchand, Patrick Kane, Leon Draisaitl, and Sidney Crosby -- reached the 100-point mark last season. That doesn't seem like many players, and it's not compared to the 1981-82 season when 13 reached...
