The Worst Free Agent Signings in NHL History THW Archives | July 2, 2025 NHL free agency generates a large amount of excitement throughout the hockey world every year. In some cases, an NHL team will make a great signing, acquiring a player through…
Oilers’ Bouchard Silencing Early-Season Critics With Recent Play Sean Panganiban | December 11, 2023 When the Edmonton Oilers faced early-season struggles, it was as if Murphy’s Law was in full effect — anything that could go wrong, did. Connor McDavid looked just “normal” and…
Top 5 Seasons by Edmonton Oilers in Their 30s Brian Swane | August 31, 2023 In his 12th NHL season with the Edmonton Oilers, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins piled up points like never before. In 82 games in 2022-23, the Oilers alternate captain had 37 goals and 67…
Former Oiler Sheldon Souray Takes Scathing Shot at His Old Team Jim Parsons | August 20, 2023 In a candid and revealing interview on the Dropping the Gloves Podcast (h/t to Oilers Nation for the transcriptions) hosted by former NHLer John Scott, former NHL defenseman Sheldon Souray…
Oilers 12 Days of Hockeymas: Only 2 Playoff Berths Since the 2005-06 Cup Final Chris Carnovale | December 23, 2020 The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down…
The 1996-97 Albany River Rats: A Look Back Michael Gwizdala | October 25, 2016 Much like the present Albany Devils, the 1996-97 Albany River Rats got off to a historically great start. While eclipsed by the 5-0 start of the current A-Devils, those River…
The Worst NHL Free Agent Contracts Since 2005 Devin Slawson | June 23, 2015 With the NHL free agent frenzy coming up in nearly a week, we look back to the worst contracts given out to free agents since 2005. Each year it seems,…
New Jersey Devils All-Time Drafted Lineup: Defencemen Michael Gwizdala | August 20, 2014 Some made a profound impact in New Jersey. Conversely, others flourished outside the Garden State. No matter where they prospered in the NHL, these players were all drafted by the…
What Now for P.K. Subban? Ari Grief | September 22, 2013 Guy Lapointe, aka “Pointu,” holds a Montreal Canadiens team record that might surprise you. In 1974-75 the hard-hitting defender scored 28 goals, putting him ahead of legendary Habs like Doug…
Hockey News: Gretzky Engagement; Souray Injury Marcy Di Michele | August 21, 2013 Anaheim Ducks defenseman Sheldon Souray will be sidelined for at least six months with a wrist injury, so the team signed Mark Fistric to help fill the void. [Puck Daddy]…
Anaheim Ducks’ 2013 NHL Draft Results Michelle Drinnenberg | July 2, 2013 This past season was a turnaround year for the Anaheim Ducks. The team lead the NHL with the largest increase in winning percentage in comparison to last season until this…
Sheldon Souray’s Performance Plus Michelle Drinnenberg | April 6, 2013 I remember Sheldon Souray the most during his Montreal Canadiens days. He put up respectable numbers as a sniper defenseman, but his production dwindle after he decided to leave…