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Ray Bourque

The Best NHL Defensemen Ever

THW Archives | January 31, 2023

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…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 24

Matthew Zator | January 24, 2023

One of the greatest goal scorers in National Hockey League history had two big achievements on this date. He was far from the only Hockey Hall of Fame member to…

They Wore It Once: Bruins Players and Their Unique Numbers

Scott Roche | January 19, 2023

Probably the most memorable sweater number retirement ceremony in Boston Bruins history occurred on Dec. 3, 1987 when Raymond Bourque surprises the legendary Phil Esposito and delighted the fans at…

Colorado Avalanche’s 6 Retired Numbers

Kerry Collins | January 6, 2023

The Colorado Avalanche don’t have the long and storied history that some NHL franchises boast, but they have been pretty good since relocating to the Rocky Mountains before the 1995-96…

Ray Bourque – A Long Way to the Stanley Cup

Josh Bell | December 28, 2022

When talking about all-time greats in hockey, there are a few names that come to mind. Wayne Gretzky. Bobby Orr. Mario Lemieux. Among those greats, one defenseman had arguably the…

Notable NHL Captains Who Got Traded

Ryan Gagne | November 30, 2022

*This article was originally published in Aug. 2021 The National Hockey League is a professional sports league and a business at the same time. The lines often get blurred, especially…

Top 5 All-Time Avalanche Trades

Kerry Collins | November 4, 2022

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…

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 25

Matthew Zator | October 25, 2022

On this date, the NHL’s highest-scoring defenseman ever took his place at the top of the list. Also, the “Original Six” franchises have been very active. So, let’s hop aboard…

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 8

Matthew Zator | October 8, 2022

Oct. 8 is another extremely busy day in NHL history. One of its greatest players ever signed his first professional contract. This date has seen a little bit of everything,…

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 4

Matthew Zator | October 4, 2022

One of the biggest trades of the 1990s went down on this date, altering the path of two NHL franchises. Also, a new team joined the ranks, one of the…

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 2

Matthew Zator | October 2, 2022

This has been a very busy day in NHL history. The greatest offensive defenseman ever took his place at the top of the goals list, a new franchise debuted, multiple…

Every NHL Team’s All-Time Leader in Points

Andrew Forbes | September 14, 2022

It means something to have a good NHL career. For players, numbers and success are everything. After all, that’s what defines a players career when they decide to hang them…

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