Oilers’ Unhappy Reunion with Glenn Anderson 29 Years Later
There have been many instances of former players returning to the Edmonton Oilers years after their initial go-round with the National Hockey League club. Kevin Lowe came back to provide…
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Today in Hockey History: April 19
April 19 has proven to be a big day for netminders in National Hockey League history. This date has also given us the start of the first modern-era dynasty, a…
New York Rangers and 99: When Gretzky Hung ‘Em Up
The 1998-99 season was a special one in New York Rangers’ history. It was the last season Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky played hockey. It was a time of mixed…
Vancouver Canucks’ Best Trades with the Chicago Blackhawks
Welcome to the Vancouver Canucks best trades series. In this series, we at The Hockey Writers look back at the Canucks’ trading history with every NHL team and pick what we believe to be…
Top 10 Undersized NHL Players
Often deemed too small by NHL scouts and executives, undersized players frequently have a harder time breaking into the National Hockey League. Many are overlooked and go undrafted since they…
Today in Hockey History: April 18
April 18 is a very historical date as the greatest player in National Hockey League history laced up his skates for the final time. In addition to a legend saying…
Remembering Borje Salming: “King” of Maple Leafs’ Defensemen
Borje Salming played 16 seasons for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1973 to 1989. In his more than 1,000 regular-season games (1,099 to be exact), he scored 148 goals and…
Rangers’ Goalie Showdown – Lundqvist vs. Richter
As an original six franchise, countless greats have donned the New York Rangers sweater since their establishment in 1926. When it comes to the netminders, two men stand out above…
Arizona Coyotes Jersey History
The Arizona Coyotes franchise had an extensive history revolving around its jerseys and logos, as the club saw numerous rebrands throughout the years. While the team’s mishaps got the best…
Toronto Maple Leafs Trade History
From the first player traded to the most recent deal, here is a collection of every trade in the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Below is every trade broken…