The Best NHL Forwards Ever: A Lineup For the Ages Matthew Zator | May 8, 2026 Over the National Hockey League’s 108-year history, we have had many legendary players take part in the coolest game on ice. The storied franchises of the Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers,…
Today in Hockey History: May 7 Matthew Zator | May 7, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: May 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: May 8 Today we look back at another busy day in National Hockey League history. May 7 has seen its…
The 5 Greatest Hockey Players Ever THW Archives | May 6, 2026 This post about the greatest hockey players ever was first published in July 2015 by former THW writer Felix Sicard. We can’t imagine the list changing anytime soon. Sidney Crosby…
Mark Messier – NHL Legend and 6-Time Stanley Cup Winner Jeff Seide | May 5, 2026 Mark Messier did it all in a career that spanned 25 NHL seasons over four decades. He’s the only player in NHL history to captain two different professional teams to…
The Worst Trades in NHL History Jeff Seide | May 3, 2026 Every NHL general manager wants to succeed. They want to build a roster that competes night in and night out. They want to win and raise the Stanley Cup. To…
Best Undrafted Players in NHL History THW Archives | April 29, 2026 Throughout NHL history, the league’s elite players have typically been those selected in the annual NHL Entry Draft. The position and round in which these players are drafted are often…
Today in Hockey History: April 25 Matthew Zator | April 25, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 24 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 26 April 25 has provided us with some great playoff moments throughout the history of the National Hockey League. Two…
Today in Hockey History: April 24 Matthew Zator | April 24, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 25 If you had to choose two words to describe April 24 throughout the history of the National Hockey League,…
Today in Hockey History: April 23 Matthew Zator | April 23, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 22 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 24 Some of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” teams made postseason memories on this date. However, there are plenty…
Today in Hockey History: April 18 Matthew Zator | April 18, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 17 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 19 April 18 is a very historical date as the greatest player in National Hockey League history laced up his…
Jaromír Jágr Breaks Gretzky’s Professional Hockey Goal Record Ryan Gagne | April 12, 2026 Like a fine wine, Jaromír Jágr has only improved with age. As a 19-year-old in 1990, Jágr made his NHL debut and finished his rookie season hoisting the Stanley Cup.…
Today in Hockey History: April 12 Matthew Zator | April 12, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 13 April 12 has been a very eventful date in National Hockey League history. The greatest player in the game…