Posts About "Sidney Crosby"
NHL's 2004-05 Lockout Still Affecting League
July 8th, 2020 Current discourse about the National Hockey League’s quality of play waxes among those who feel that league talent is at an all-time high, while some suggest that given-so, that talent plays perhaps too mechanical; too system-oriented. “Too much parity,” some will suggest. One thing most agree on now, more than ever, is when any...
Sidney Crosby’s Top 5 Wingers
July 5th, 2020 In the more than 100 years that the National Hockey League has existed, there have not been many better players to hit the ice than Sidney Crosby. The already Hall of Fame-bound Canadian superstar has dominated at every level and brought the momentum to the then-dying Pittsburgh Penguins. He not only helped put the team, owned by the...
Best Current NHL Player From Each Canadian Province
June 17th, 2020 There's nothing more Canadian than the game of hockey, so it's not surprising that more than 40 per cent of current NHLers are from the Great White North. You don't have to look far to find terrific talent from the jagged Rockies, or the sprawling prairies, or the East Coast's craggy cliffs. From sea to shining sea, here's a look at...
Today in Hockey History: June 12
June 12th, 2020 Fans in Pittsburgh were given two huge reasons to celebrate on this date over the years. Also, on June 12, two of the greatest players in National Hockey League history were bestowed big honors. A Banner Day in Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Penguins have won five Stanley Cups in their franchise history, with two of those victories...
NHL’s Top 5 Centers of the Decade
June 6th, 2020 Some of the National Hockey League's best talent has always been at center. The position is expected to play a defensively responsible game while also being the primary generator of offense. Some believe that having an elite top line center is the single most important element a team needs to win a Stanley Cup. The past decade has...
Penguins 2019-20 Regular Season in Review
May 30th, 2020 The year 2020 is one that will never be forgotten in the sports world. The NHL and NBA put their seasons on pause, the MLB was unable to start on time, and the NFL had a fully virtual draft. The international spread of Coronavirus has changed the world for the time being, and we await to watch more NHL action. For the Pittsburgh...
NHL Awards History: Oldest & Youngest Winners
May 28th, 2020 We updated this list from the THW Archives of the oldest and youngest winners in NHL history, originally published Jan. 19, 2015. And, before you say anything, I didn't do the math to figure out who was older or younger by months if there was a tie, except for the Calder Trophy's youngest winner. (All stats and records courtesy of...
Islanders' Top 5 Toughest Opponents of All-Time
May 26th, 2020 Every team in the NHL has players that get the better of them game after game and season after season. Whether they're at home or on the road, some players just have a team's number. For the New York Islanders, these five players are their toughest opponents of all-time. 5) Wayne Gretzky Islander fans of a certain age may recall...
Penguins vs. Canadiens - Potential First-Round Matchup Preview
May 25th, 2020 It's been over 10 weeks since the NHL indefinitely postponed the 2019-20 season. Fans were finally given some hope last week regarding the league's return. While nothing is set in stone, it appears that a 24-team, bracket-style playoff will determine this season's Stanley Cup champion. Under the proposed format, the Pittsburgh Penguins...
Today in Hockey History: May 21
May 21st, 2020 Two of the greatest dynasties National Hockey League history hoisted Lord Stanley’s Cup on this date. May 21 has also seen some big individual performances and final games for future Hall of Famers. A Pair of Dynastic Wins On May 21, 1979, the Montreal Canadiens won their fourth straight Stanly Cup and their sixth of the 1970s....
Today in Hockey History: May 16
May 16th, 2020 The most successful team in the National Hockey League made plenty of noise on this date throughout the years. May 16 also featured plenty of overtime drama, broken records and raised Stanley Cups. Canadiens Rule the Day When you’ve won as many Stanley Cups as the Montreal Canadiens have, you are going to have a lot of memories...
Today in Hockey History: May 13
May 13th, 2020 Today’s date is chock-full of great Stanley Cup playoff moments. May 13 has seen plenty of National Hockey League memories, including some epic comebacks, overtime history and series-clinching wins. It Was 4-1! Depending on which side of the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs rivalry you are on, May 13, 2013, is a date that...
Ranking Every Hart Trophy Winner Since 2005
May 11th, 2020 As the NHL-equivalent to a Most Valuable Player award, the Hart Memorial Trophy is the league's most coveted award. Often times it coincides with the league's top goal-scorer or point producer, but sometimes a surprise winner emerges. With that, which Hart-winning season has been the most impressive in recent memory? 14. Corey Perry...
