Kent Nilsson Trade Tree: Calgary to Minnesota
Typically, an NHL trade tree is made special because its branches illustrate the NHL’s evolution. A trade between two teams impacts both teams, but the ensuing trades made with those…
Category Archives: Hockey History
2019 NHL Draft Top 10: Where Are They Now?
The 2019 NHL Draft was the first time I started learning about prospects and how a player gets drafted into the NHL. 13 year-old me was immediately hooked, and wanted…
One for the Ages: Sergei Zubov’s 1993-94 NHL Season
There were numerous moments that made the ending of a 54-year-old Stanley Cup drought by the 1993-94 New York Rangers unforgettable. When people think back on that particular team and…
One for the Ages: Sergei Zubov’s 1993-94 NHL Season
There were numerous moments that made the ending of a 54-year-old Stanley Cup drought by the 1993-94 New York Rangers unforgettable. When people think back on that particular team and…
New Jersey Devils’ 10 Best Goaltenders of All-Time
The New Jersey Devils have had notable stretches of dominant goaltending in their history. From 2003 to 2008, only one other netminder besides Martin Brodeur won the Vezina Trophy. More…
Top 5 Coaches in Edmonton Oilers History
On July 14, 2025, the Edmonton Oilers made an announcement about major changes to their coaching staff. Gone from the 2024-25 Oilers coaching staff were goalie coach Dustin Schwartz, Glen…
Revisiting the Canadiens & Avalanche Patrick Roy Trade
It’s safe to say that when the Florida Panthers went out and acquired Matthew Tkachuk, that move changed the course of the entire franchise. The Panthers won the Presidents’ Trophy…
The Pump My Tires Quote That Ignited the Canucks’ 2011 Stanley Cup Final Collapse
If you were watching the 2011 Stanley Cup Final, you remember it wasn’t just a battle on the ice — it was a war of words, ego, and goaltending philosophy.…
Revisiting the Canadiens’ Jaroslav Halak-Carey Price Decision
On July 18, 2025, longtime NHL goaltender Jaroslav Halak officially announced his retirement from professional hockey. With that announcement, a notable chapter in Montreal Canadiens history reopens, one that stirred…
7 Best Active NHL Players to Never Be Captain
In hockey, leadership extends far beyond the letter stitched onto a jersey. While the captain holds an official title, the reality is that many teams rely on a group of…