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Zdeno Chara

The Worst Trades in NHL History

Jeff Seide | May 3, 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

Alexei Yashin Trade Revisited

Andrew Forbes | May 1, 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

NHL’s Top 5 Defensive Defensemen of the 2010s

THW Archives | April 29, 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 | April 26, 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

Ottawa Senators’ All-Time Team

Ben Fraser | February 28, 2025

In the 32 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

Bruins Organization Would Benefit From a Reported Chara Return

Hannah Garfield | February 1, 2025

This week, it was reported that Zdeno Chara will be returning to the organization as a consultant. General manager Don Sweeney subsequently released a statement, saying in part, “We have…

Categories Boston Bruins

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 29

Matthew Zator | January 29, 2025

One of the greatest goaltenders the National Hockey League had ever seen officially ended his playing career on this date. Jan. 29 has also seen a plethora of personal milestones,…

Categories Archives, Column, Devils History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Islanders History, Sabres History

Predicting the Boston Bruins’ All Quarter-Century Team

Zander Manning | January 12, 2025

Back on Dec. 14, 2024, the NHL announced that starting Dec. 30, 2024, they would announce and celebrate All Quarter-Century teams for all 32 NHL franchises. The announcements would come…

Categories Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Hockey History

Ottawa Senators’ Highest-Scoring Games in Franchise History

Dayton Reimer | October 22, 2024

After a brilliant win in their first game of the season, the Ottawa Senators looked more like they did last season against the Montreal Canadiens in their second, falling 4-1…

Categories Ottawa Senators, Senators History

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 3

Matthew Zator | October 3, 2024

The most storied team in NHL history signed one of their most legendary players on this date. Also, the first regular-season game outside of North America was played, an all-time…

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

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 20

Matthew Zator | September 20, 2024

There have been some unique moments in NHL history that have occurred on this date. In California, two heated rivals closed out an old barn with a crazy preseason game…

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

Daily Hockey Trivia – NHL & AHL Hardest Shot & Defensive Scoring

Jacob Billington | September 9, 2024

Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Sept. 8, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…

Categories AHL, Avalanche History, Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Colorado Avalanche, Hockey History, Ontario Reign
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