Quebec Nordiques – A History of Beer, Brawls, and Van Halen
The Quebec Nordiques almost didn’t exist. And depending on who you ask, maybe they shouldn’t have existed at all. In fact, their story begins on the other side of the continent,…
Category Archives: Joe Sakic
Today in Hockey History: July 9
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 8 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 10 The events of July 9 are full of Hall of Fame names who left their mark on the…
Rangers Continue to Be Haunted by Joe Sakic
NHL Hall of Famer Joe Sakic never delivered much in the way of on-ice heartbreak to the New York Rangers, the star center spending 13 of his 20 NHL seasons…
Today in Hockey History: July 7
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 8 July 7 is a significant date in National Hockey League history as a pair of signings made it…
What if the Capitals Drafted Joe Sakic?
During the NHL Draft on June 13, 1987, a trade was completed between the Washington Capitals and the Quebec Nordiques. The Capitals received forward Dale Hunter and goalie Clint Malarchuk…
Avalanche’s MacKinnon Aims to Avoid Team’s Hart Trophy Slump
After leading the Colorado Avalanche to their third Stanley Cup in 2022, Nathan MacKinnon became the team’s third winner of the Hart Memorial Trophy in 2024. The 28-year-old forward took…
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…
Red Wings Have History on Their Side with 15th Pick in 2024 NHL Draft
With the NHL Draft Lottery taking place on May 7, the Detroit Red Wings (and the entire league, for that matter) find themselves right where the odds had them at…