Today in Hockey History: July 20
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 19 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 21 July 20 has been an eventful date in National Hockey League history despite no games being played. A…
Category Archives: Avalanche History
Peter “Foppa” Forsberg: A Biography
The year is 1994. The location is Lillehammer, Norway. It’s a sudden-death shootout in the Olympic hockey finals. With the crowd screaming, Peter Forsberg is at the opposite blue line staring at…
Today in Hockey History: July 9
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 8 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 10 The events of July 9 are full of Hall of Fame names who left their mark on the…
Today in Hockey History: July 7
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 8 July 7 is a significant date in National Hockey League history as a pair of signings made it…
Eric Lindros Trade Tree: Nordiques to Flyers
When the name Eric Lindros is mentioned, most people remember the dynamic winger who tormented the league as a member of the Philadelphia Flyers. Some others will say his trade…
Today in Hockey History: July 6
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 5 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 7 Some of the best players of the 1990s were rewarded for their performances on this date. July 6…
Today in Hockey History: June 30
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 1 One of the most dramatic sagas in National Hockey League history finally came to an end on this…
Colorado Avalanche’s 5 Biggest Draft Busts
The NHL Entry Draft is a time of promise for every team. Whether it be in the first round or the seventh, teams are trying to uncover the next foundational…
Avs’ 1st Round Draft Picks 2013-22: Where Are They Now?
Whether building for the future or looking to contend in the here and now, first-round draft picks are an opportunity for a team to transform its organization. Some players achieve…
Non-Canadian-Born Captains to Win the Stanley Cup
On Monday, June 24, 2024, the Florida Panthers captured their first Stanley Cup title in a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. When NHL commissioner Gary Bettman came…