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Ron Francis

Hurricanes’ Ron Francis Trade Tree With Maple Leafs

Conor Power | July 29, 2023

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 Editor's Choice, Hockey History, Hurricanes History

Revisiting the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 1995-96 Season

George Majchrzak | July 29, 2023

Last season was a disappointment for the Pittsburgh Penguins and their fans, with the team missing the playoffs for the first time in 17 seasons. But in an effort to…

Categories Hockey History, Penguins History

Today in Hockey History: July 13

Matthew Zator | July 13, 2023

July 13 has been all about returning to sites of great success throughout National Hockey League history. A handful of Hall of Fame players and coaches made return trips to…

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

The Most Important Hurricanes of All Time

THW Archives | July 5, 2023

Twenty-seven years ago, the Hartford Whalers franchise packed their bags and shipped out to an unproven hockey market in Raleigh, North Carolina to become the Hurricanes. Since then, the Hurricanes…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Hurricanes History

‘Brass Bonanza’ – The Sound of Hockey

THW Archives | July 4, 2023

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, Defunct Teams, Hockey History, Hurricanes History

Whalers’ All-Time Greatest Lineup

Dylan Rudolph | April 11, 2023

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

Categories Archives, Defunct Teams, Hockey History, Hurricanes History

Kraken Hopeful That a Quiet Trade Deadline Was Right Move

Ryan Paton | March 4, 2023

With the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline come and gone, the Seattle Kraken remain unchanged. Not a single piece moved in or out. But while Kraken fans may have wanted some…

Categories Seattle Kraken, Trade Deadline

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

Daniel Blanda | March 1, 2023

The Seattle Kraken have Ron Francis signed and prepared to lead their franchise as its first-ever general manager. The Hockey League Hall of Famer was an NHL legend before transitioning…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Kraken Management

Today in Hockey History: March 1

Matthew Zator | March 1, 2023

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

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 12

Matthew Zator | February 12, 2023

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 Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History

Kraken Have Big Decisions to Make in Goal

Ryan Paton | February 12, 2023

It is a challenge that no NHL head coach wants to have, but a welcomed one nonetheless: three goaltenders for two positions. This is what Seattle Kraken head coach Dave…

Categories Kraken Goaltending

Pittsburgh Penguins’ All-Time Greatest Lines

Nick Horwat | February 8, 2023

In its 104-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
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