Today in Hockey History: Nov. 20
Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 19 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 21 This is a pretty important date for Boston in National Hockey League history. Nov. 20 has also been…
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Today in Hockey History: Nov. 15
Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 16 This date in NHL history was especially good for players named Bobby. It has also provided many memorable…
Dave “The Hammer” Schultz: Flyers’ Legendary Enforcer
Dave “The Hammer” Schultz is known as one of hockey’s greatest enforcers. An NHL veteran of nine seasons with four different teams, the left-winger became a legendary member of the…
Flyers Fans’ Frustration with Michkov-Couturier Drama Has Decades of Context
On paper, everything is going great for the Philadelphia Flyers. Off to an 8–5–2 start this season, the team is in a wildcard spot and outperforming expectations. Boasting one of…
Flyers’ Sergei Bobrovsky Trade Is the Worst in NHL History
Teams in the NHL have been trading for over a century at this point. So, the title of the “worst” in league history is hard to obtain. But the double…
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…
How Alexandre Daigle’s Throwaway Line Shaped Chris Pronger’s NHL Career
In 1993, the Ottawa Senators were a young franchise looking for a savior. They believed they’d found one in Alexandre Daigle, selecting him first overall in a draft loaded with…
Nolan Patrick’s Injury-Defined Career
*Editor’s Note: This article was updated to reflect the news that Nolan Patrick has not officially retired At just 26 years of age, forward Nolan Patrick’s NHL career seems like…
Today in Hockey History: April 7
On this date, the emergency backup goaltender was taken to a whole new level during a Stanley Cup Final game. This was also a big date for extending streaks and…
Today in Hockey History: April 1
There is no fooling about how great April 1 has been throughout National Hockey League history. Over 100 years ago, the Stanley Cup was lost to a global pandemic, something…