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Devils’ Scott Stevens – Dirty or Tough?

THW Archives | December 3, 2025

* originally published in Jan. 2018 Scott Stevens can be considered one of the last of a breed of NHLer that wreaked havoc on other players. During a time when…

Categories Archives, Commentary, Devils History, Hockey History, New Jersey Devils

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 24

Matthew Zator | September 24, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 25 Sept. 24 has been a very busy day in NHL history that saw everything from rule changes, coaching…

Categories Archives, Column, Coyotes History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Sabres History

Devils’ 5 Best Defensemen of All-Time

Pasi Tuominen | September 4, 2025

Defensemen played a huge role in the New Jersey Devils’ first three Stanley Cup wins. The most legendary Devils blueliners are from that era (1995–2003) but many others have played…

Categories Archives, Devils History, Hockey History, New Jersey Devils

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 3

Matthew Zator | September 3, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 2 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 4 This date has been very important for Hall of Fame defensemen. One of the best of his generation…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History

Today in Hockey History: July 16

Matthew Zator | July 16, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: July 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 17 July 16 has not been the busiest day in National Hockey League history. However, a pair of Hockey…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Canadiens History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Lightning History

Canadiens’ Fifth-Overall Pick Has Been Better Than First Before

Ryan Szporer | July 7, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens likely won’t end up with the player of the 2024 draft class at No. 5 overall, like they did in 1965 (Pierre Bouchard).

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Entry Draft

The Best Free Agent Signings in NHL History

THW Archives | July 2, 2025

Free agency is a very important aspect of the NHL. The best NHL free agent signings, typically of players with high skill, retain the ability to drastically improve a given team…

Categories Archives, Free Agents, Hockey History

Today in Hockey History: April 8

Matthew Zator | April 8, 2025

Mr. Hockey broke a pair of Stanley Cup playoff records on this date, 29 years apart. Also, three franchises won their first-ever postseason games and plenty of new records were…

Categories Archives, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Jets History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Red Wings History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: April 1

Matthew Zator | April 1, 2025

There is no fooling about how great April 1 has been throughout National Hockey League history. Over 100 years ago, the Stanley Cup was lost to a global pandemic, something…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Column, Devils History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Oilers History

Former Devil Scott Stevens Commends Team’s Physicality

Daniel Amoia | January 23, 2025

After last season, it became pretty clear that the New Jersey Devils needed to get a little bigger and tougher. General manager Tom Fitzgerald followed that up by adding guys…

Categories New Jersey Devils

Washington Capitals’ History of Drafting 5th Overall

Nathan Moser | June 22, 2024

The fifth overall pick in an NHL Entry Draft has the potential to have a star available to whatever team selects at that spot. Sometimes the player picked ends up…

Categories Capitals History, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Washington Capitals

8 Opposing Players Flyers Fans Love To Hate

Colin Newby | August 3, 2023

The Philadelphia Flyers were always bound to make their fair share of enemies. The franchise dubbed as the Broad Street Bullies during the 1970s always welcomed and encouraged the rough…

Categories Hockey History, Philadelphia Flyers
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