Did the Bruins Lose the Kessel Deal?
Public opinion of the Phil Kessel trade has swung back and forth dramatically over the years. Dealing a 22-year-old potential superstar, fresh off of a 36-goal season, initially received a…
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Today in Hockey History: Sept. 30
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 1 On this date, the most storied franchise in the history of the NHL signed one of its future…
Philadelphia Flyers Jersey History
Dating back to 1967, when the NHL saw its first expansion, the Philadelphia Flyers have had one of the most iconic uniforms in hockey. As one of the only teams…
Ranking the NHL’s 32 Starting Goalies – Preseason Update
There’s no argument: we’re in a golden age of goaltending in the National Hockey League right now, but it’s a world of haves and have-nots. The gap between the greats…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 29
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 28 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 30 On this date, one future Hockey Hall of Famer completed his tour of the state of New York…
Who Wore it Best: Red Wings’ Best Players By Number
As one of the most storied franchises in the history of the NHL, the Detroit Red Wings have also had numerous players who are in the history books and are…
Fuhr Suspension Helped Pave Way for NHL Drug Policy
The response was swift and harsh and not even the cat-like reflexes of Grant Fuhr could stop it. On Sept. 27, 1990, NHL president John Ziegler imposed a one-year suspension…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 28
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 27 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 29 On this date, one of Canada’s most unlikely heroes became a legend after his third straight game-winning goal.…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 27
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 28 On this date, the NHL did two things for the first time it would later do on a…
7 Most Obscure Philadelphia Flyers’ Records
Over the course of the Philadelphia Flyers’ history, there have been many odd and all but unbreakable records set. Some of them, like Dave “The Hammer” Schultz’s 472 penalty minutes…