Revisiting Patric Hornqvist’s Time in Nashville
There were many superb players who suited up for the Nashville Predators during the 2010s. They had some of the best defensemen play for them during that decade such as…
Category Archives: Hockey History
Revisiting Calder Trophy Seasons: Frank Brimsek’s 1938-39 Season
Born in Eveleth, Minnesota, Frank Brimsek wasn’t your ordinary offensively-driven hockey player growing up. Instead, he was the one amongst the other kids that would step into the net and…
Pittsburgh Penguins’ 50-Goal Scorers
Players who score 50 goals in a season are considered elite scorers. Throughout the league’s 106-year history, 102 unique players have combined to reach the 50-goal plateau 209 different times.…
Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Dion Phaneuf
Dion Phaneuf is now a 40-year-old former NHL defenseman who, in total, played 14 seasons. He was a large defenseman at 6-foot-4 and 222 pounds. He was selected by the…
7 Worst Flames Trades Ever
In the National Hockey League, making trades is simultaneously an art, a science and a task in intelligent asset management. Over the years, the Calgary Flames have had several general…
Today in Hockey History: July 29
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 28 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 30 July 29 has been full of Hall of Fame names and players. One was born in Canada, one…
Revisiting Capitals’ Trade for Anthony Mantha
On April 12, 2021, the Washington Capitals acquired forward Anthony Mantha from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Jakub Vrana, Richard Panik, a 2021 first-round draft pick, and a…
Yzerman’s Best Trades as Red Wings GM
Since returning to the Detroit Red Wings organization in April 2019, general manager Steve Yzerman has been tasked with rebuilding the team that he spent 22 seasons playing for and…
7 Fun Facts About Dustin Byfuglien
At 40 years old, Dustin Byfuglien was an NHL defenseman for well over a decade. He has played for the Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Atlanta Thrashers (who became…
Today in Hockey History: July 28
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 27 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 29 National Hockey League fans in British Columbia have had a lot to be excited about on this date.…