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Today in Hockey History: June 27

Matthew Zator | June 27, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: June 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 28 A pair of National Hockey League Entry Drafts were held on this date, with both teams from the…

Categories Archives, Column, Hockey History, Jets History, Lightning History, Panthers History

How Craig Berube Has Evolved From the Flyers to the Maple Leafs

The Old Prof | May 7, 2025

Craig Berube, a former NHL player, is now serving as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has coached three NHL teams, the Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues, and…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Vincent Lecavalier Talks About Almost Being Traded to the Maple Leafs in 2001

Spencer Lazary | April 15, 2025

Recently on an episode of Leafs Morning Take with co-host’s Nick Alberga and former Maple Leafs player Jay Rosehill, Vincent Lecavalier shared the story of the time he was almost traded to the…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs

The Times Maple Leafs’ Tomas Kaberle Was Almost Traded

Spencer Lazary | November 23, 2024

*This article was originally published in March 2024 There are also some great hockey stories that Toronto Maple Leafs fans can look back and reflect on. This brings us to…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

April 21 Hockey Birthdays: Belfour, Goulet, Lecavalier

Ryan Gagne | April 21, 2024

On April 21, we celebrate the birthdays of 24 past and present NHL players. Today’s list includes two Hockey Hall of Fame members, a handful of Stanley Cup champions, and…

Categories Hockey History

That Time Vincent Lecavalier Played Jean Beliveau in a Movie

Harrison Smajovits | February 26, 2024

The No. 4 is important to both the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning. In Montreal, it holds importance because it was worn by Jean Beliveau. In Tampa Bay,…

Categories Hockey Movies, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning’s Top-10 Goal Scorers All-Time

Eugene Helfrick | October 4, 2023

*This article was updated in Sept. 2023 Whenever a new franchise enters the NHL, you never know what that team’s identity will become. While some teams never develop a single…

Categories Hockey History, Lightning History, Top 10 Lists

4 Takeaways From Canadiens’ Pre-Draft Media Availability

Melissa Boyd | July 5, 2022

The 2022 NHL Draft is finally upon us as members from all 32 NHL teams begin arriving in Montreal for one of the biggest weeks on the hockey calendar. To…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Vinny Lecavalier’s Legacy with the Lightning

Eugene Helfrick | April 21, 2022

As time marches forward, we are now approaching the four-year anniversary of former Tampa Bay Lightning captain Vinny Lecavalier announcing his retirement from the NHL. He played in 1,212 games,…

Categories Hockey History, Lightning History, Player Profiles

Canadiens News and Rumours: Lehkonen, Chiarot, Petry & More

Trege Wilson | February 22, 2022

The last couple of weeks have been quite busy for the Montreal Canadiens, and it feels like the offseason with all the rumours and moves being made by management. This…

Categories Column, Montreal Canadiens, News and Rumors

Canadiens Take Calculated Risk Hiring Lecavalier, St. Louis

Ryan Szporer | February 21, 2022

Nine years after Vincent Lecavalier spurned the Montreal Canadiens, when it finally makes sense for him to join the Habs, we find out why.

Categories Canadiens Management, Editor's Choice

NHL Talk: Canadiens, Panthers, Golden Knights & Stars

Tom P. | February 19, 2022

The daily “NHL Talk” column is your go-to for quotes from the top storylines in the NHL. Listen to THW contributors talk hockey every weekday on The Hockey Writers Podcast, available…

Categories Column, Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, Vegas Golden Knights
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