Sharks’ 20 All-Time Worst Draft Picks
The San Jose Sharks have had success drafting, especially under Doug Wilson in the late rounds, but there have also been many whiffs. While no draft pick is a certainty…
Category Archives: Hockey History
Top 10 Best Undrafted NHL Goalies
The NHL Entry Draft has long been the NHL’s pipeline for talent. While teams draft players in the hope that they will one day be in their NHL lineup, there…
2002-03 Red Wings: The Failed Repeat
Winning back-to-back championships is one of the hardest things to do in sports, and in the NHL, it is no different. After winning the Stanley Cup in the 2001-02 season,…
Today in Hockey History: July 27
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 28 July 27 has not been a very newsworthy day in National Hockey League history. However, there was a…
Alexei Yashin Trade Tree Continues to Grow
The Ottawa Senators joined the NHL to start the 1992-93 season, and like all expansion teams, they participated in the NHL Entry Draft before their inaugural season. They landed the…
10 of the Best Duos of All Time in NHL History
The NHL has had its share of stars and superstars throughout history. Some of these players have been able to single-handedly impact a game, win a playoff series, even turn…
Removing the Maple Leafs From the Cup – Some Personal Thoughts
When I was a young boy – I am thinking about eight or nine – my father took me to visit Maple Leaf Gardens. He was usually a quiet man,…
Today in Hockey History: July 26
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 25 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 27 One of the greatest defensemen of all time changed addresses after 17 seasons in his original home. Plus,…
Canadiens: Marc Bergevin’s 5 Biggest Mistakes
Marc Bergevin was the general manager (GM) of the Montreal Canadiens for nine years and had his ups and downs. He seemed to be very good at making trades but…
Maple Leafs’ Harold Ballard: The Owner Who Perfected Greed
Jason Priestley, who most Canadians know from his time on television’s ‘Beverly Hills 90210’, is a lifelong hockey fan. As a result, his foray into creating a documentary about controversial…