Today in Hockey History: Aug. 15 Matthew Zator | August 15, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 16 Aug. 15 has been a very interesting day in National Hockey League history. This date has seen a…
Roger Neilson: Coaching Genius & Innovator Matthew Zator | July 25, 2025 The late Roger Neilson will forever go down as one of the most unique coaches in NHL history. His style, personality, and willingness to do anything to gain an upper…
Today in Hockey History: July 25 Matthew Zator | July 25, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: July 24 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 26 One of the most colorful coaches in the history of the National Hockey League got his first job…
White Towels and King Richard: The Underdog Magic of the 1982 Canucks The Old Prof | July 3, 2025 In 1982, hockey was treated to one of the most memorable playoff runs in NHL history. The Vancouver Canucks—underdogs by almost every measure—caught fire and made their way to the…
Today in Hockey History: March 27 Matthew Zator | March 27, 2025 One of the greatest defensemen to ever play in the National Hockey League had a handful of big moments on March 27. A legendary run began in Vancouver after a…
Maple Leafs Are Suffering The Curse of Harold Ballard The Old Prof | March 6, 2023 On Saturday, March 4, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost 4-1 to the Vancouver Canucks. While teams lose regularly, even the best ones, what set this game apart in my mind…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Final Lines, Robertson, Gauthier & Engvall The Old Prof | July 26, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs have had their last training camp practice. Along with the other 11 teams in the East, they’ll be heading into their bubble tomorrow. The 12 teams…
Interview With Eric Lindros On His Career, Concussions, Winter Classic Reunion Rumors, More Justin Johnson | October 17, 2011 Once every decade or so a player comes along from juniors and leaps into the NHL with the expectation that he’s going to be a truly special player. A player…
Canucks unveil Neilson statue, name award winners Cam Charron | April 8, 2011 Right arm outstretched, the blade of journeyman forward Jim Nill’s stick in hand, holding aloft a white towel on the butt-end, a Vancouver Canuck associate coach made history, and is…