Adam Oates – Undrafted, Elite Playmaker, Hall of Famer & NHL Best
Over the long and storied history of the NHL, some of the best playmakers have left their mark on the league. One of those players who left his mark as…
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3 Undrafted Oilers Who Beat the Odds
Each summer, the NHL Draft brings its own kind of theatre. Young players sit nervously in the stands, waiting to hear their name called and their dream of an NHL…
6 Oldest Players in Edmonton Oilers’ NHL History
Connor McDavid scored in his return from a three-game suspension, Mattias Janmark scored for the first time in 38 games, and Mattias Ekholm scored into an empty net. But the…
Are the Maple Leafs Really Better When Matthews Is Injured?
A recent analysis by hockey insiders Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne has lifted a curious trend to the conversation. The Toronto Maple Leafs perform better without their superstar captain, Auston…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 29
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 28 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 30 On this date, one of the most prolific goal scorers in NHL history had to step away from…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 27
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 28 A very impressive group of players were enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame on his date in…
Mitch Marner’s Complex Maple Leafs Legacy
Mitch Marner, a key player for the Toronto Maple Leafs, has long been a focal point of admiration and criticism. As part of the team’s “Core Four,” Marner is scrutinized…
Today in Hockey History: June 28
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 27 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 29 June 28 saw two huge trades go down that benefitted a pair of Original 6 franchises for years…
Memorable Game 6s: Ducks Force Game 7 in 2003 Cup Final
Doubted and for all intents and purposes counted out, the Edmonton Oilers have clawed their way back into the Stanley Cup Final and have forced a Game 6, to be…
Best Undrafted Players in NHL History
Throughout NHL history, the league’s elite players have typically been those selected in the annual NHL Entry Draft. The position and round in which these players are drafted are often…