Posts About "Wayne Gretzky"
Wayne Gretzky Almost Joined the Detroit Red Wings
August 10th, 2019 It's been 30 years since the Wayne Gretzky trade to the Los Angeles Kings that sent shock waves throughout Edmonton, all of Canada, and the entire hockey world. This was a major event for the NHL, sparking hockey interest in the south and west and ultimately leading to a demand for more franchises. The Ducks, Sharks, Coyotes, Stars,...
10 NHL Oddities We'll Never See Again
August 2nd, 2019 The saying is that records are meant to be broken, but in certain cases, they simply won't be broken. Barring radical changes to the playing style and rules of the NHL, it's highly unlikely that we'll ever see anything like the below occurrences. Some relate to scoring, others awards, and a few singular oddball events that are...
NHL's 10 Most Impressive Streaks
August 2nd, 2019 Numbers, stats, and figures are an integral part of the hockey viewing experience. The game is rife with scoring slumps, hot streaks, losing skids, and dynastic stretches of winning. The thing is, not all streaks are created equal. Sometimes remarkable individual accolades take center stage as one particular player lights the league...
5 Greatest Moments in Kings History
July 27th, 2019 In a city that once didn’t acknowledge the sport of hockey, the Los Angeles Kings etched themselves in the history books in more ways than one. Among the many significant moments in Kings history, including the dynamic “Triple Crown Line” era and a pair of Stanley Cups, let’s reminisce on the five that greatly...
10 of the Greatest Dynamic Duos in NHL History
July 26th, 2019 The NHL has had its share of stars and superstars throughout history. Some of these players have been able to single-handedly impact a game, win a playoff series, even turn an organization around. But what's even better than having one of these players? Having two of them, of course. Whether it was the number Stanley Cup's won, the...
The Best Rookie Seasons in NHL History
July 24th, 2019 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 stars, the NHL is stronger than ever in terms of elite young talent. However, despite the incredible skills of these players, it...
