Posts About "Tom Barrasso"
Maple Leafs' Forgotten Ones: Tom Barrasso
February 29th, 2020 When a player is so well known in one particular jersey, it’s hard sometimes to remember each and every team he’s played for. In this series, we’re taking a look at some former NHLers who suited up for the Toronto Maple Leafs - even if for a brief time - during their careers. While they may not be forgotten by the full...
One for the Ages: Tom Barrasso’s 1983-84 NHL Season
February 9th, 2020 The 1983-84 Buffalo Sabres belonged to Scotty Bowman. The winningest coach in NHL history - and arguably the all-time greatest hockey coach at any level - was also the team's GM and had his fingerprints all over that team. From pulling off some of the bigger trades in Buffalo history, to maintaining longtime veterans, to drafting a core...
5 Forgotten St. Louis Blues Players
February 3rd, 2020 The St. Louis Blues have always had near-the-top attendance ratings and boast an excellent list of alumni players such as Wayne Gretzky, Bernie Federko, Al MacInnis, Brett Hull, Chris Pronger and potential Hockey Hall-of-Fame inductee, Keith Tkachuk. Wayne Gretzky, Curtis Joseph and Brendan Shanahan are among the usual...
THW Goalie News: Hutchinson Perfect, Hofer Impressing, and More
January 5th, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to soar, and on Saturday, they got stellar goaltending from an unexpected source. Meanwhile, an unexpected Canadian netminder is dominating at the World Junior Championship (WJC). Hutchinson Perfect in Toronto As unbelievable as it may seem, until Dec. 21, the Maple Leafs had not won a single game...
10 Greatest Pittsburgh Penguins in Franchise History
January 2nd, 2020 The Penguins have been supremely fortunate to offer their fans two of the game's all-time legends in Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby. But it takes more than a single superstar to win Cups, they need other greats to support them. These players as well as some of the legends in the team's storied past fill out the THW list of Pittsburgh...
Top 3 All-Time Penguins Goalies
September 30th, 2019 The Pittsburgh Penguins — at least for the past few decades — have been a franchise known for their offense. When an organization is lucky enough to have multiple generational talents like Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin it isn't surprising to see that portion of the game demand the most...
Top 3 All-Time Sabres Goalies
September 19th, 2019 Throughout the history of the Buffalo Sabres, the organization has been fortunate with the goaltending position. They've had some of the biggest names that have played the position don the blue and gold, as well as the red and black at one point. Thinking back on the history of goalies that have played for the Sabres, one...
5 Worst Moves in Sabres History
January 12th, 2018 Written by former THW contributor Mike Straw and originally published on Oct. 24, 2015. Since their inception in 1970, the Buffalo Sabres have made a number of what appeared to be big moves. Some signings and trades turned out great while others blew up in their faces. Today, it's time to focus on the latter of...
Penguins 1992-93 Win Streak One for the Record Books
January 8th, 2018 It didn't seem like a big deal at the time. A 3-2 win by the Pittsburgh Penguins over the visiting Boston Bruins at The Igloo on Mar. 9, 1993, stopped a two-game losing streak. Joe Mullen's second goal of the game 25 seconds into the third period proved to be the difference. That victory ignited a National Hockey League-record winning...
The Pittsburgh Penguins Franchise Four
October 30th, 2015 The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series, I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL squads. For criteria, I’m choosing one forward, defenceman, goaltender and a wild card from any position. Since entering the NHL in 1967, the Pittsburgh Penguins have won...
Penguins' Flashback: "The Save"
September 24th, 2013 For a club whose history doesn't go back nearly as far as that of the members of the Original Six, the Penguins certainly have contributed their share of memorable playoff moments. Looking back only a few short years, Pens' supporters are sure to have fond memories of Marc-Andre Fleury's Cup clinching stop on Detroit's Nicklas...
The Penguins' All-Time Team
September 9th, 2013 With NHL training camps only days away, hockey fans are growing giddy with anticipation. And, why not? Soon, a new campaign will be upon us and the fresh sheet of ice it provides will bear endless possibilities for all 30 clubs and their fans. In Pittsburgh, specifically, the locals are no doubt anxious to see...
All-Time Buffalo Sabres Team: Part One Goalies
June 27th, 2013 With the Buffalo Sabres offseason well underway, it is a great opportunity to look back on the great players who have made their impact in the Sabres organization. So, presenting this writer’s All-Sabres team, a three part series outlining the best of the gold and blue (and occasionally black and red). When you look back at the...
