Who Wore it Best: Red Wings’ Best Players By Number
As one of the most storied franchises in the history of the NHL, the Detroit Red Wings have also had numerous players who are in the history books and are…
Category Archives: Nicklas Lidstrom
Daily Hockey Trivia – Vezina Winners, Russian Players & Games Played
Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Sept. 13, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…
Wayne Gretzky Almost Joined the Detroit Red Wings
It’s been 36 years since the Wayne Gretzky trade to the Los Angeles Kings that sent shock waves throughout Edmonton, all of Canada, and the entire hockey world. This was…
Greatest Detroit Red Wings From Each Country
In the long history of the Detroit Red Wings organization, many notable names have come through and worn the winged wheel. But who has been the best to don the…
Red Wings’ 10 Hall of Famers on 2002 Stanley Cup Team
The 2001-02 Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings were a sight to behold. Their league-best 116 points were 15 more than any other team that season, and the roster was…
Swedish Players in the Hockey Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) was established in 1943, with the first players inducted in 1945. There is a misconception about the HHOF because most players enshrined have had…
The Best NHL Defensemen Ever
The NHL has a long and storied existence. Legendary teams, lines and players serve as a reminder of days gone by while today’s players continue to forge the legacy left…
Non-Canadian-Born Captains to Win the Stanley Cup
On Monday, June 24, 2024, the Florida Panthers captured their first Stanley Cup title in a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. When NHL commissioner Gary Bettman came…
Today in Hockey History: May 22
Today was a big date in National Hockey League history for teams making it to the Stanley Cup Final. Some teams made it for the first time, while others returned…
The Evolution of Europeans in the NHL
European NHL players have played a large part in the development of the National Hockey League over the last three decades – but try to imagine the NHL without all…