Jean Béliveau, Miracle of Modesty
Originally written when Mr. Béliveau passed away in Dec. 2014. The hockey world, and all of Canada, mourns the loss of Jean Béliveau, a man of miraculous talent and total modesty,…
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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…
15 Craziest Things Ever Thrown on the Ice
NHL fans cheer and they boo. They celebrate game-winning goals and they mock-chant opponents. They even have creative ways to suggest referees get glasses. But for a select few, it’s…
Where Will Sidney Crosby End up Among the NHL’s All-Time Points Leaders?
All it will take for Sidney Crosby to end his career second on the NHL’s all-time scoring list is 271 points. While nobody is catching Wayne Gretzky’s point totals, Crosby…
Dionne Was the Greatest King
It was 1979, I was an 8-year-old kid attending my first Los Angeles Kings game at the Fabulous Forum. When I saw Marcel Dionne standing on the ice with his…
Rod Gilbert: Mr. Ranger
Rod Gilbert and the New York Rangers were a perfect match. It’s been over half a century since Gilbert made his debut at the old Madison Square Garden (located on…
Evgeni Malkin’s Entire Career Has Been Filled With Trade Rumors
Evgeni Malkin is an enigma. The man has spent his NHL career as the second-best center on the Pittsburgh Penguins but is also one of the four most important players…
Red Wings’ “Terrible” Ted Lindsay: Honoring a Lasting Legacy
Ted Lindsay, one of the Detroit Red Wings’ all-time greats died on Monday, March 4, 2019. He was 93. Toronto Maple Leafs’ President and former Red Wings player Brendan Shanahan…
Patrice Bergeron’s Journey From Sitting in the Net to “Mr. Selke”
July 25, 2023 is a day that Boston Bruins’ fans will remember for years as captain Patrice Bergeron announced that he was retiring. While the announcement hit fans hard, it…
Roger Neilson: Coaching Genius & Innovator
The late Roger Neilson will forever go down as one of the most unique coaches in NHL history. His style, personality, and willingness to do anything to gain an upper…