Celebrating Sam Gagner’s Career as He Hangs ’em Up
Many players that get their chance in the NHL are never quite sure when their last game might be. With so much new talent coming in each year and so…
Category Archives: Hockey History
Bruins GM Don Sweeney’s 5 Best Draft Picks
*This archive was originally published ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft The 2025 NHL Draft is only a few weeks away, and with no apparent changes to the front office…
Ranking the Maple Leafs’ Recent Game 7 Losses By Level of Heartbreak
Here we go again. In what feels like the biggest game in recent memory for the Toronto Maple Leafs, they are set for yet another Game 7, this time against…
Sidney Crosby vs. Connor McDavid Head-to-Head History
It’s a special treat for hockey fans whenever generational talents face off in an NHL game. No two players in the NHL fit that description better than Connor McDavid and…
Revisiting Rangers’ 12th Overall Picks: Hugh Jessiman & Marc Staal
The New York Rangers had a disappointing season and missed the playoffs after winning the Presidents’ Trophy in 2023-24, and they now hold the 12th-overall pick in the 2025 NHL…
Maple Leafs’ Team Name Carries Rich, Proud & Patriotic History
As we all know, the Toronto Maple Leafs are now deadlocked at 2-2 in their second round series with the Florida Panthers, as things shift back to Toronto for Game…
7 Cool Things About Jumbo Joe Thornton
Joe Thornton, who is often affectionately referred to as “Jumbo,” is one of the NHL’s most iconic figures. Over his three-decade career, he was renowned for his exceptional skill, leadership,…
Longest Winning Streaks in NHL History
In Feb. 2024, the Edmonton Oilers came within 60 minutes of tying an NHL record with their 17th consecutive win. They only fell short of the mark held by the…
Ottawa Senators Trade History
From the trades during expansion to the most recent deal, here is a collection of every trade in the history of the Ottawa Senators. Below is every trade broken down…
Remembering Maple Leafs’ Goalie Jonathan Bernier
In a previous post where I researched the criteria that measured the characteristics of good NHL goalies and then applied it to evaluate the Toronto Maple Leafs’ best goalie since…