Rod Gilbert: Mr. Ranger
Rod Gilbert and the New York Rangers were a perfect match. It’s been over half a century since Gilbert made his debut at the old Madison Square Garden (located on…
Category Archives: Hockey History
Edmonton Oilers All-Free Agent Team
Compared to some of the big impact trades the Edmonton Oilers made back in their heyday, they weren’t very active in the free agent market. They made some signings, but…
History of the Devils & Rangers Rivalry Through the Decades
Few rivalries in sports carry the emotional weight, regional pride and generational bitterness of the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers. For over 40 years, this cross-river rivalry, known…
Penguins’ 2017 Draft Class: Where Are They Now?
The quiet portion of the offseason for the Pittsburgh Penguins is one to reflect on the past, whether it’s the disappointment of the last few seasons or the lingering curiosity…
Remembering the Edmonton Oilers’ First-Ever Playoff Win
I’ve been really fortunate throughout the years to be able to watch some of the greatest players in the history of hockey live in Edmonton. The list of players ranges…
Andy Moog: The Unsung Heartbeat of the Oilers Dynasty
For fans who lived through the early days of the Edmonton Oilers dynasty, the name Andy Moog still carries weight. Long before he ever put on a Boston Bruins jersey,…
Edmonton Oilers All-Trade Team
A team not known in recent times for making big trades, the Edmonton Oilers certainly have their history of making notable swaps with other teams. Since coming into the NHL…
2020 NHL Draft Top 10: Where Are They Now?
The 2020 NHL Entry Draft was the first of two virtual drafts conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, five years later, we can assess the top ten picks from that…
3 Canucks Captains Who Made Vancouver Fans Believe
Hockey memories don’t just live in highlight reels—they live in our hearts, passed down like stories around a fire. For Vancouver Canucks fans, three seasons stand out above all the…
Red Wings’ “Terrible” Ted Lindsay: Honoring a Lasting Legacy
Ted Lindsay, one of the Detroit Red Wings’ all-time greats died on Monday, March 4, 2019. He was 93. Toronto Maple Leafs’ President and former Red Wings player Brendan Shanahan…