7 Cool Things About Alexander Ovechkin
The Washington Capitals’ Alexander Ovechkin is this generation’s greatest goal-scorer, and up on the Mt. Rushmore of all-time snipers. He has 883 goals since entering the NHL in 2005-06, 273…
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The Best #9’s in NHL History
This was originally published in Aug. 2015 and updated in March 2025. Over the course of the NHL’s history, there have been many records put away into the books, rarely…
Top 3 All-Time Sabres Goalies
Throughout the history of the Buffalo Sabres, the organization has been fortunate with the goaltending position. They’ve had some of the biggest names that have played the position don the blue…
Why Minnesota Is Truly the State of Hockey
The State of Hockey… What does it mean? Where does it come from? It’s hardly a secret that Minnesota has long been a hockey Mecca. The first hockey teams in…
The Day the Mark Messier Era Ended in New York
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…
Myth of the Montreal Canadiens’ Early Success
For generations, the Habs have been dogged by accusations that their historic Stanley Cup success was because they had territorial rights to the best players French Canada had to offer.…
10 Reasons Hockey Is the Greatest Sport on Earth
If you’re reading this, you’re probably already aware that hockey is the undisputed best sport on the planet. But if you really need some extra convincing, here’s a list of…
Longest Stanley Cup Droughts
It’s often said that the Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to win in professional sports. Of the league’s 32 teams, only 22 have won the Stanley Cup and just…
The Best Nicknames in Hockey
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…
The 8 Best Defensive Forwards in Hockey History
To many, high scoring, firewagon hockey carries the highest degree of entertainment. While others, this author included, prefer the bite-your-nails-to-the-knuckle closeness of a hard-fought, tactically masterful, defensive battle. Though many…