History of the NHL Draft: From Campbell’s Concept to Worldwide Event Tom Castro | June 25, 2022 The father of the NHL draft would probably have trouble comprehending his creation today. When then-league president Clarence Campbell instituted the draft, first held 59 years ago, it was a…
7 Detroit Red Wings Numbers That Should Be Retired Tony Wolak | June 9, 2022 As an Original Six franchise, the Detroit Red Wings have had a multitude of Hall-of-Famers don the famous Winged Wheel. And, as of the 2019-20 season, these are the Detroit…
The Grind Line: Top Red Wings-Avalanche Rivalry Moment Tony Wolak | June 6, 2022 What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly…
The NHL’s Top-50 Russians of All-Time Patrick Brown | April 27, 2022 The very first Russian-born and trained player to make it to the NHL was Victor Nechayev, whose marriage to an American woman allowed him entry into the USA. He played…
Red Wings’ All-Time Greatest Lines Raymond Harrison | March 3, 2022 The Detroit Red Wings are one of the most decorated franchises in National Hockey League history. Throughout the years, a vast collection of top-tier talent has donned the Winged Wheel,…
Alexander Mogilny: The Great Russian Enigma THW Archives | February 18, 2022 Of all the great players to dazzle the NHL, some of the finest and most controversial have emanated from Mother Russia. From Sergei Fedorov to Sergei Bobrovsky, Pavel Bure to Pavel…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 14 Greg Boysen | February 14, 2022 Valentine’s Day has been quite an eventful date in National Hockey League history. One of the greatest goal-scorers to ever skate experienced some highs and lows. The fans in Motown…
Brendan Shanahan: Hall of Fame Career and Lasting NHL Impact Colin Newby | January 8, 2022 Brendan Shanahan played for five NHL teams in his 21-year NHL career. His career accolades include eight All-Star appearances and three Stanley Cups, and his contributions off the ice have…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 26 Greg Boysen | December 26, 2021 Dec. 26 has proven to be an extremely busy day in National Hockey League history. A handful of Hockey Hall of Famers had huge performances on this date as we…
Ottawa Senators’ Daniel Alfredsson: Hall of Fame Worthy? Ben Fraser | December 11, 2021 In the almost 30 years that the modern-day Ottawa Senators have existed, they have yet to have a player inducted into the Hockey Hockey Hall of Fame. While many fantastic…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 24 Greg Boysen | November 24, 2021 This date in National Hockey League history was very eventful in both Detroit and Philadelphia. In addition, a pair of Hall of Famers hung up their skates, an all-time great…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 27 Greg Boysen | October 27, 2021 On this date in National Hockey League History, one legendary player drew even with another all-time great. Plus, five Russian-born players hit the ice together for the first time in…
