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…
Category Archives: Hockey History
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…
April 18 Hockey Birthdays: Zibanejad, Hartnell & Kamensky
Today, we honor the 18 past and present NHL players who celebrate their birthdays on Apr. 18, including a 40-goal scorer, two Stanley Cup champions, and a player who spent…
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…
April 17 Hockey Birthdays: Buchnevich, Daneyko, & Salming
Today, we honor the 24 past and present NHL players who celebrate their birthdays on Apr. 17. Here’s a look at some notable players who share birthdays on this day,…
April 17 Hockey Birthdays: Buchnevich, Daneyko, & Salming
Today, we honor the 24 past and present NHL players who celebrate their birthdays on Apr. 17. Here’s a look at some notable players who share birthdays on this day,…
April 17 Hockey Birthdays: Buchnevich, Daneyko, & Salming
Today, we honor the 24 past and present NHL players who celebrate their birthdays on Apr. 17. Here’s a look at some notable players who share birthdays on this day,…
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…