Revisiting the Blackhawks’ Alex DeBrincat Trade
The Chicago Blackhawks signaled they were going scorched-earth rebuild hours before last year’s NHL Draft on July 7, 2022. They dealt fan favorite Alex DeBrincat to the Ottawa Senators, landing…
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Today in Hockey History: June 3
One of the most memorable penalties in Stanley Cup Final history was called on this date. Also, June 3 was a hectic day for the front office in Motown and…
Sharks’ Best Players in Franchise History
The San Jose Sharks are a team that lacks the history of the Montreal Canadiens. The team’s beginning in the league saw San Jose take part in the 1991 Expansion…
7 Cities That Make Sense for NHL Relocation
The big story off the ice in the 2023-24 season involved the Arizona Coyotes and their relocation. After much speculation, drama, rumors, and questions about the team’s future in the…
Red Wings’ Moves That Built a Dynasty in the 1990s
The Detroit Red Wings organization was seen as a powerhouse and a perennial contender throughout the 1990s, making the Stanley Cup Final in 1995, 1997, and 1998. Many players had…
History of the Bruins’ 7th Player Award
As a nine-year-old in the spring of 1969, the first time I heard about the Boston Bruins’ 7th Player Award was when the team’s TV partner, WSBK Ch. 38, promoted…
How Is the Capitals & Kings Dubois-for-Kuemper Trade Working Out?
Trades in the NHL can reshape franchises for the better or the worse depending on the type of player they choose to bring into their team. A strategic trade executed…
Most Games Played by NHL Goalies
On Dec. 31, 2023, Minnesota Wild netminder Marc-André Fleury became the fourth goalie in NHL history to play in 1,000 games. Even though he is still more than 100 games…
How One Season Changed Patrick Maroon’s Career
When a journeyman NHL player has played a long time in the league, they typically go through a couple of different things. The first thing is the inevitable career-high season,…
Chris Pronger Trade Tree: Hartford to St. Louis
When we look at the Carolina Hurricanes, new fans see a thriving southern hockey market. However, older fans remember them as the transplants of the iconic Hartford Whalers. Starting from…