Skip to content
The Hockey Writers
  • Teams
    • Atlantic Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
    • Metro Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Arizona Coyotes
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Dallas Stars
      • Minnesota Wild
      • Nashville Predators
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • Pacific Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • Headlines
  • NHL Rumors
  • Season Previews
  • Archives
  • Substack
  • Write for Us
  • More…
    • HockeyPedia
    • NHL Salary Cap Information
    • Milestone Tracker
    • THW on YouTube
    • NHL Prospects
    • 3ICE Coverage
    • 2023 NHL Draft
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • World Juniors
    • Merch Shop
    • CHL
      • OHL
      • QMJHL
      • WHL
    • Columns
    • Podcasts
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • Season Previews
    • Books
    • NHL History
The Hockey Writers
  • Teams
    • Atlantic Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
    • Metro Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Arizona Coyotes
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Dallas Stars
      • Minnesota Wild
      • Nashville Predators
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • Pacific Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • Headlines
  • NHL Rumors
  • Season Previews
  • Archives
  • Substack
  • Write for Us
  • More…
    • HockeyPedia
    • NHL Salary Cap Information
    • Milestone Tracker
    • THW on YouTube
    • NHL Prospects
    • 3ICE Coverage
    • 2023 NHL Draft
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • World Juniors
    • Merch Shop
    • CHL
      • OHL
      • QMJHL
      • WHL
    • Columns
    • Podcasts
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • Season Previews
    • Books
    • NHL History

Wayne Gretzky

Revisiting Wayne Gretzky’s Time with the LA Kings

Quinn McLellan | September 19, 2023

Wayne Gretzky, the greatest player in hockey history. When people talk about him, they usually talk about his immense skill, his accomplishments, or how he led the Edmonton Oilers’ 80s…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Kings History, Player Profiles

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 16

Matthew Zator | September 16, 2023

The final Canada Cup match ever played occurred on this date. Plus, the greatest player in NHL history reported to his first-ever professional and NHL training camps exactly one year…

Categories Bruins History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Oilers History

Every NHL Team’s All-Time Leader in Points

Andrew Forbes | September 14, 2023

*This was updated in Sep. 2023 It means something to have a good NHL career. For players, numbers and success are everything. After all, that’s what defines a player’s career…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Los Angeles Kings: The Foundation of Royalty

Nathaniel Oliver | September 11, 2023

In March of 1965, NHL President Clarence Campbell began a formal process to expand the National Hockey League from six teams to an even dozen. The maneuver would see franchises…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Kings History

The Best Rookie Seasons in NHL History

Greg Boysen | September 10, 2023

The National Hockey League has witnessed a number of sensational rookie campaigns throughout its storied history and this trend is set to continue. With the next squad of exceptional young…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

The Day the Mark Messier Era Ended in New York

THW Archives | September 6, 2023

A decade of futility for the New York Rangers that started in the late 1990s began with one event in July 1997. It wasn’t a game the Rangers lost, a…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Rangers History

The Best Nicknames in Hockey

THW Archives | August 30, 2023

Colorful hockey nicknames are an integral part of the game’s history. They’re as much a part of hockey as the blue line. You’re given one early by your mite’s coach…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Humor

The NHL’s 50-Goal Scorers – 10 Things You Need to Know

Stephen Ground | August 30, 2023

*This was last updated in Aug. 2021 After seasons of low scoring, the 2021-22 and 2022-23 NHL seasons brought back a rejuvenation of goals. In 2021-22, four players hit the…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Edmonton Oilers with 100-Point Seasons

Tony Wolak | August 27, 2023

The Edmonton Oilers have been home to some of the best players to ever play the game. From their dynasty days in the 1980s to the modern-day NHL, 10 Oilers…

Categories Archives, Oilers History

The NHL 600-Goal Club

Brandon Share-Cohen | August 22, 2023

For most hockey players, winning the Stanley Cup is the ultimate goal. From being drafted to helping a team through the regular season, playoffs and eventually Stanley Cup Final, hoisting…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Oilers: Top 5 Captains in Edmonton’s NHL History

Brian Swane | August 21, 2023

It’s hard to believe, but the upcoming 2023-24 NHL season will already be Connor McDavid’s eighth year captaining the Edmonton Oilers.   The other 14 men who have worn the ‘C’…

Categories Hockey History, Oilers History

Connor McDavid Joined Legendary 150-Point Club

Scott Blair | August 19, 2023

*this archive was originally published in Jan. 2023 Heading into the Edmonton Oilers game against the Tampa Bay Lighting Thursday on Jan. 19, Connor McDavid was just about on pace…

Categories Archives, Editor's Choice, Hockey History
Older posts
Page1 Page2 … Page33 Next →

Search THW


The Hockey Writers 2023-24 Season Preview

Top Stories

Canadiens’ 2023-24 Lines: Critiquing Eric Engels’ Projections

3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 5-2 Win Over Sabres

Oilers Going Overboard With Bouchard & Nurse in Pre-Season


Recent Headlines

  • Every NHL Team’s Worst Contract
  • Fuhr Suspension Helped Pave Way for NHL Drug Policy
  • Oilers History: The Return of Grant Fuhr
  • Flames’ Huberdeau Appears to Be in Store for MVP-Like Season
  • 9 NHLers Who Could Regress in 2023-24
  • 5 Oilers With Big Expectations Heading Into 2023-24
  • Wild’s Middleton a Hidden Asset to Their Defensive Core
  • 3 Storylines to Watch as the Devils Begin Week 2 of Camp
  • Blackhawks’ Prospect Nolan Allan Brings Silent Edge to Team
  • Calgary Flames Top 10 Prospects for 2023-24
  • Canadiens’ 2023-24 Lines: Critiquing Eric Engels’ Projections
  • Today in Hockey History: Sept. 28
  • 3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 5-2 Win Over Sabres
  • Minnesota Wild Gameday Preview: Colorado Avalanche – 9/28/23
  • 5 Takeaways From Flyers’ 2-1 Preseason Loss to Islanders

Links

  • Advertise
  • Write for THW
  • Masthead
  • Substack Newsletters
  • RSS Feeds
  • Privacy Statement
  • Contact Us
  • Writers’ Login

Search THW

About THW…

Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month.

Popular Posts

Salary Cap Information
Hockey 101
The Ultimate Hockey Dictionary
NHL Team Origins
Teams That Never Won the Stanley Cup
The Original 6
Jerseys from Defunct NHL Clubs
The Gordie Howe Hat Trick
Our Wayne Gretzky Quiz
© 2023 The Hockey Writers
  • Home
  • NHL Teams
  • THW Headlines
  • Latest NHL Rumors
  • Season Previews
  • HockeyPedia
  • THW Substack
  • THW Archives
  • Milestone Tracker
  • CapFriendly Team Pages
  • Write for THW
  • 2023 NHL Draft
  • NHL Entry Draft
  • 3ICE Coverage
  • THW on YouTube
  • THW Twitter
  • THW Facebook
  • THW Podcast
  • THW Mastodon

Recent Posts

  • Every NHL Team’s Worst Contract
  • Fuhr Suspension Helped Pave Way for NHL Drug Policy
  • Oilers History: The Return of Grant Fuhr
  • Flames’ Huberdeau Appears to Be in Store for MVP-Like Season
  • 9 NHLers Who Could Regress in 2023-24