Revisiting the Wendel Clark for Mats Sundin Trade
June 28 is the anniversary of one of the most remarkable trades in Toronto Maple Leafs history. It was the trade that sent Maple Leafs captain and fan-favorite Wendel Clark…
Category Archives: Hockey History
Ranking the Last 5 Stanley Cup Final Game 7s
Yes, I know what you’re thinking. The NHL Entry Draft is tonight. The day when franchises inspire hope with flashy draft picks, make significant personnel changes, and look toward the…
Today in Hockey History: June 28
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 27 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 29 June 28 saw two huge trades go down that benefitted a pair of Original 6 franchises for years…
Oilers: Holland’s 3 Best and Worst Moves as GM
One of the worst-kept secrets in hockey is over, as it was officially confirmed on June 27, 2024, that Ken Holland would not be returning as the general manager (GM)…
Winnipeg Jets’ Second-Round Draft Pick History
The Winnipeg Jets didn’t have a first-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft as they traded it to the Montreal Canadiens for Sean Monahan in Feb. 2024 in their…
Colorado Avalanche’s 5 Biggest Draft Busts
The NHL Entry Draft is a time of promise for every team. Whether it be in the first round or the seventh, teams are trying to uncover the next foundational…
Blue Jackets: Revisiting the Artemi Panarin Trade
Bread anyone? It’s been approximately eight years since the Russian sensation and “Bread Man”, Artemi Panarin, was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a move that sent shock waves…
Buffalo Sabres’ Best Trades Ever
When it comes to making trades, every team in professional sports has had both successes and failures, and the Buffalo Sabres are no different. In the team’s ongoing, 55-year history, some…
Avs’ 1st Round Draft Picks 2013-22: Where Are They Now?
Whether building for the future or looking to contend in the here and now, first-round draft picks are an opportunity for a team to transform its organization. Some players achieve…
Today in Hockey History: June 27
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 28 A pair of National Hockey League Entry Drafts were held on this date, with both teams from the…