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…
Category Archives: Hockey History
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…
NHL’s All-Star Pests Corey Perry & Brad Marchand Set to Face Off for the Stanley Cup
There are a ton of storylines heading into the Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. One that hasn’t been talked about too much is…
Revisiting the Canadiens’ 2022 Draft Class
The 2022 NHL Entry Draft will go down as a turning point for the Montreal Canadiens. Armed with 11 selections, including the coveted first overall pick, general manager Kent Hughes…
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…
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…
Revisiting the Canucks’ 2023 Draft Class
After recently revisiting the 2022 NHL Draft for the Vancouver Canucks, we are going to move on to the 2023 craft class. General manager Patrik Allvin and company held seven…