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Zdeno Chara

Bruins News & Rumors: Viel Trade, Rasmus Andersson, Chara’s Banner Night

Spencer Lazary | January 17, 2026

The Boston Bruins have seen their name pop up in a ton of rumors over the last few weeks. They’ve appeared aggressive in trade talks as they search to improve…

Categories Boston Bruins, Column, News and Rumors

The Worst Trades in NHL History

Jeff Seide | December 23, 2025

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…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis

NHL’s Top 5 Defensive Defensemen of the 2010s

THW Archives | November 19, 2025

*This post was originally published in 2019 The 2010s have come and gone, and as we embark on a new decade, the hockey world has been reminiscing on the greatest…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Top 10 Lists

Zdeno Chara – 7 Cool Things About the Big Guy

Brandon Share-Cohen | November 18, 2025

When thinking about former NHL defender and future Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara, one word should come to mind. That word, as you might have guessed, is big. Whether it’s…

Categories Archives, Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Capitals History, Hockey History, Islanders History, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Player Profiles, Senators History, Washington Capitals

Alexei Yashin Trade Revisited

Andrew Forbes | November 5, 2025

Long before he became one of the biggest and most disappointing contracts in New York Islanders franchise history, Alexei Yashin was traded to the Islanders from the Ottawa Senators back…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Islanders History, New York Islanders, NHL Trade Analysis, Ottawa Senators, Senators History

Bruins Announce They Will Retire Zdeno Chara’s Jersey

Zander Manning | October 6, 2025

The Boston Bruins announced Monday that they will retire Zdeno Chara’s jersey No. 33. The move comes just three years after Chara retired from the NHL and five years since…

Categories Boston Bruins, NHL News

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 3

Matthew Zator | October 3, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 2 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 4 The most storied team in NHL history signed one of their most legendary players on this date. Also,…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Rangers History

Blue Jackets’ Charlie Coyle Hopes to Bring Winning Culture to Team

Mark Scheig | September 22, 2025

Ever since GM Don Waddell took over the role for the Columbus Blue Jackets before the 2024-25 season, he made one thing a top priority. He wanted to address the…

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Today in Hockey History: Sept. 20

Matthew Zator | September 20, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 19 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 21 There have been some unique moments in NHL history that have occurred on this date. In California, two…

Categories Archives, Blue Jackets History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History

Ottawa Senators’ All-Time Team

Ben Fraser | August 18, 2025

In the 33 years of Ottawa Senators hockey, many fantastic players have taken the ice for the club. You could easily put all of the best players together and create…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Ottawa Senators, Senators History

Alexei Yashin Trade Tree Continues to Grow

Jacob Billington | July 26, 2025

The Ottawa Senators joined the NHL to start the 1992-93 season, and like all expansion teams, they participated in the NHL Entry Draft before their inaugural season. They landed the…

Categories Archives, Commentary, Hockey History, Islanders History, New York Islanders, NHL Trade Analysis, Ottawa Senators, Senators History

10 Things You Never Knew About Hockey

THW Archives | July 17, 2025

From the THW Archives, written by former contributor Alli Baker and originally published Feb. 16, 2015. So you think you know everything there is to know about hockey, eh? Well if…

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