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Ron Francis

Pittsburgh Penguins’ All-Time Greatest Lines

Nick Horwat | November 24, 2025

In its 108-year history, the National Hockey League has seen some phenomenal players, and fans have been blessed enough to see these players join forces as linemates. Some of these…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Penguins History, Pittsburgh Penguins

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 18

Matthew Zator | November 18, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 17 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 19 This date has been huge in both Detroit and Toronto as some of the greatest players in NHL…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 24

Matthew Zator | October 24, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 25 Perhaps the greatest defenseman in NHL history hit a pair of milestones, with two different teams, on this…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Penguins History, Red Wings History

Whalers’ All-Time Greatest Lineup

Dylan Rudolph | September 30, 2025

Players and even franchises come and go, oft-forgotten in the pages of history, but some remain in legend and folklore. Though the Hartford Whalers were a struggling franchise for much…

Categories Archives, Carolina Hurricanes, Defunct Teams, Hockey History, Hurricanes History

Hurricanes’ Ron Francis Trade Tree With Maple Leafs

Conor Power | September 22, 2025

If you have ever glanced at the all-time stats for the Carolina Hurricanes franchise, you will recognize the same player sits atop all three lists. Ron Francis is unique in…

Categories Archives, Carolina Hurricanes, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Maple Leafs History, NHL Trade Analysis, Toronto Maple Leafs

Ron Francis’ 5 Best & Worst Moves as Hurricanes General Manager

Daniel Blanda | September 1, 2025

The Seattle Kraken‘s first general manager was Ron Francis, who guided the franchise from its start until April 2025, when he was “promoted” to president of hockey operations. The hall…

Categories Archives, Carolina Hurricanes, Hockey History, Hurricanes History

Today in Hockey History: July 13

Matthew Zator | July 13, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: July 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 14 July 13 has been all about returning to sites of great success throughout National Hockey League history. A…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Column, Golden Knights History, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

‘Brass Bonanza’ – The Sound of Hockey

THW Archives | June 22, 2025

I remember the first time I heard “Brass Bonanza.” It was while I was playing NHL 94 on my Sega Genesis, something I wasted a lot of time doing as…

Categories Archives, Carolina Hurricanes, Defunct Teams, Hockey History, Hurricanes History

Ron Francis Trade Tree: Hartford Whalers to Pittsburgh Penguins

Conor Power | June 15, 2025

Some of the best NHL trade trees show when history is made. The Wayne Gretzky trade tree shows the growth of hockey in the United States as the best player…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Penguins History, Pittsburgh Penguins

Kraken Should Consider Promoting Jessica Campbell to Head Coach

Tommy Bennett | May 18, 2025

One thing that is old and redundant is seeing the same recycled head coaches land these jobs. It is great seeing an outside-the-box option and a person nobody pegged to…

Categories Seattle Kraken

Today in Hockey History: March 1

Matthew Zator | March 1, 2025

We are into March, which usually means the playoff push intensifies across the National Hockey League, leading to many big moments over the years. The greatest player to ever lace…

Categories Archives, Column, Flames History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Predators History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 12

Matthew Zator | February 12, 2025

Boston and Chicago are two of the charter U.S cities in the National Hockey League, and both of them had plenty of big moments on this date. Plus, the 1980s…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History
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