Ilya Kovalchuk is Officially Off Devils’ Books
The Ilya Kovalchuk deal that led to absolute catastrophe for the New Jersey Devils is officially a thing of the past. At 12:00 PM EDT on Jul. 1, 2025, with…
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Canadiens Fans & Their Love of Russian Players
There is no doubt that the Montreal Canadiens and their fans were ecstatic for the addition of 2024 fifth-overall pick Ivan Demidov. He somehow slid to the Canadiens and the…
Best NHL Players Not in the Hockey Hall of Fame
Hockey fans love to argue, especially when it comes to their favorite players. Each year, the Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) inducts several new members, sparking debates across the hockey…
Today in Hockey History: June 23
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 22 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 24 On this date, the Hockey Hall of Fame opened its doors to the greatest player who ever laced…
Washington Capitals’ Forgotten Ones
When the hockey world thinks about the Washington Capitals, there are obvious names that come up. If talking about the present or recent history, Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, John Carlson,…
April 15 Hockey Birthdays: Kovalchuk, Thomas, & Lowe
Today, we honor the 34 past and present NHL players celebrating birthdays on April 15. Whether you were a fan of 50-goal scorer Ilya Kovalchuk or loved watching Tim Thomas’ unorthodox saves,…
Ilya Kovalchuk: A Career Retrospective
On Jan. 6, 2006, late in the second period of a regular-season Pittsburgh Penguins-Atlanta Thrashers tilt, a 22-year-old Ilya Kovalchuk is left dangerously uncovered on the near-side point of the…