7 Detroit Red Wings Numbers That Should Be Retired
As an Original Six franchise, the Detroit Red Wings have had a multitude of Hall-of-Famers don the famous Winged Wheel. And, as of the 2019-20 season, these are the Detroit…
Category Archives: Hockey History
3 Toughest Maple Leafs Since 1990
In NHL terms, a “tough guy” normally refers to a player whose primary role on the team is to engage in physical play, often involving fighting, with opposing players. There…
Today in Hockey History: June 9
June 9 might be the busiest day, historically, for the month. This date in National Hockey League history includes some memorable Stanley Cup coronations, with one legend retiring and another…
Today in Hockey History: June 9
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 8 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 10 June 9 might be the busiest day, historically, for the month. This date in National Hockey League history…
Top Lines in Colorado Avalanche History
The Colorado Avalanche have played host to some of the best hockey players in the league. During their run of multiple championships, and even beyond, the Avalanche have frequently had…
Today in Hockey History: June 8
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 7 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 9 June 8 is mostly remembered for two things: plenty of Stanley Cup Final action and multiple coaching changes.…
Pelle Lindbergh Remembered
Originally written in Nov. 2013 by Shawn Reznick. Pelle Lindbergh was regarded as one of the greatest Flyers goalies. Here now are some memories of the star netminder. Next to…
Brad Treliving’s 5 Best & Worst Trades as Flames GM
Brad Treliving was just over a week short of hitting the nine-year mark as the Calgary Flames general manager (GM). He was hired in April 2014 after the team had…
Revisiting the Canadiens’ 2018 NHL Draft: Best in Almost 3 Decades
The Montreal Canadiens had six top 90 picks heading into the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. A good draft is when you can get two regulars from it, which the Habs already have. That…
5 Oilers with Stanley Cup Final Experience
The 2024 Stanley Cup Final begins Saturday (June 8) at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, where the Florida Panthers will host the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the best-of-seven…