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Red Wings’ All-Time Greatest Lines

Raymond Harrison | March 3, 2023

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,…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Alexander Mogilny: The Great Russian Enigma

THW Archives | February 18, 2023

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…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Player Profiles

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 14

Matthew Zator | February 14, 2023

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…

Categories Column, Hockey History, Penguins History, Red Wings History, Sabres History, Sharks History

Detroit Red Wings’ 50-Goal Club

Tony Wolak | January 30, 2023

Though the Detroit Red Wings have been around since the 1926-27 season, they’ve only had a few 50-goal scorers don the winged wheel – only six, in fact. While the…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Brendan Shanahan: Hall of Fame Career and Lasting NHL Impact

Colin Newby | January 23, 2023

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…

Categories Archives, Editor's Choice, Hockey History, Red Wings History

7 Detroit Red Wings Numbers That Should Be Retired

Tony Wolak | December 29, 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…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 26

Matthew Zator | December 26, 2022

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…

Categories Canadiens History, Canucks History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History, Rangers History

Ottawa Senators’ Daniel Alfredsson Is Hall of Fame Worthy

Devin Milks-Wendt | December 11, 2022

*This article has been updated to reflect that Alfredsson was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2022. The updated section on Alfredsson being inducted is near the end of…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Senators History

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 27

Matthew Zator | October 27, 2022

On this date in NHL 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 league history…

Categories Blue Jackets History, Canucks History, Column, Golden Knights History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Red Wings History

Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner as a Defenseman? It’s Possible

The Old Prof | September 30, 2022

Could the Toronto Maple Leafs be gearing for a huge change that involves Mitch Marner? To consider this possibility, let’s start by reviewing a unique event that occurred in the…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

The NHL’s Top-50 Russians of All-Time

Patrick Brown | September 15, 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…

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Rangers’ Gamble on Russian Talent Was Critical to 1994 Cup

Tom Castro | July 23, 2022

In the late 1980s and early 90s, an NHL team saw a chance to exploit what it identified as a major opportunity that existed outside of the generally accepted process…

Categories Hockey History, Rangers History
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