The list of players who had big days on Jan. 15 reads like who’s who of the Hockey Hall of Fame. This was a huge date for defensemen as well as some of the greatest to ever play in Chicago. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time through the years of National Hockey League
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The Montreal Canadiens are the most storied and successful franchise in the history of the National Hockey League. Some of their biggest legends had memorable games on this date. Also, throwing your hat onto the ice has been a common occurrence on Dec. 18. So, bring your best throwing hat and jump on board our
If history has shown hockey fans anything, then it has illustrated that there are no guarantees when the Stanley Cup playoffs begin. Here are the top five Stanley Cup upsets in hockey history. Greatest Stanley Cup Upsets #5: 1975 Quarterfinals New York Islanders vs. Pittsburgh Penguins During the mid-1970s, the New York Islanders were viewed
Chris Drury has been the president and general manager of the New York Rangers for more than three years, having been promoted to the dual roles after the stunning firings of John Davidson and Jeff Gorton late in the 2020-21 season. The former Rangers player and childhood Blueshirts fan, however, has been plenty busy since
Jan. 30 is the anniversary of the Vancouver Canucks sending Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders in exchange for Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Raty, and a protected 2023 first-round draft pick. The Islanders extended Horvat to an eight-year contract in the days that followed, and the first-round selection was flipped a month later to the
NHL players have been preparing themselves for the next potential NHL lockout. In recent years, there has been a drastic uptick in the number of NHL contracts that have a significant portion of the compensation paid in the form of signing bonuses rather than base salary alone. This increase in the number of bonus-heavy contracts
The San Jose Sharks made headlines to start the 2023-24 season, losing their first 11 games. While this start was one of the worst in NHL history, they were able to pick up several wins in the following weeks. They now sit at a record of 2-13-1, holding a goal differential of -51. The Sharks’
Oct. 10 has provided an incredible number of firsts in NHL history. There have been first games played by new franchises, NHL debuts by some of the all-time greats, first goals, and first points. There was also a memorable ending, as the longest consecutive games-played streak saw its final game. The THW time machine is
Every NHL trade has a story, from the biggest deadline blockbusters to the smallest depth moves to fill out an American Hockey League (AHL) roster. Sometimes that story is of a great veteran player getting one final chance to make a run at a Stanley Cup. Other times, it’s a swap of top prospects who
In honour of Glenn Hall’s incredible accomplishments, we have pulled this beauty from the THW Archives, written by former THW contributor Mike Moore and originally published Oct. 23, 2010. It seems like every season, a new hockey trivia book hits the shelves. Hockey fans love hockey trivia. “Puck-Saving Trivia”, “Super, Unbelievable, Twine-Bulging Trivia” – we
*This article was updated before the 2024-25 season In the modern NHL, contract and salary cap management may be more critical than ever. The flat cap era is finally becoming a thing of the past, but teams cannot rush to spend money too quickly. Every team in the league has a contract on the books
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 some of the most well-known in the history of the league. Steve Yzerman, Nicklas Lidstrom and Gordie Howe (The Hockey Writers) These players have helped
The San Jose Sharks have had numerous players who have made a massive impact throughout the years. Owen Nolan, Evgeni Nabokov, and more recently, Joe Pavelski and Joe Thornton tore apart the all-time Sharks list. Their effects and contributions to the franchise have genuinely shown how there was no shortage of talent in San Jose,
Are you a die-hard Boston Bruins fan? Think you know all there is to know about the team? Let’s find out. We’ve dug into the past to pull out some key moments by some of the great players and coaches in the franchise’s history. How Well Do You Know the Bruins’ History? What Year Was the
*this archive was originally written by Eugene Helfrick It’s impossible to win in the NHL without great goaltending. The position can feel random at times and even world-class goaltenders can have terrible nights in the net. However, the great teams at the end of the day have stability between the pipes, with some goaltenders proving
It’s that time of year again; summer is winding down, the lengthy offseason is nearly over, and training camps across the NHL are set to begin in the coming weeks. The beginning of a new season is exciting for all hockey fans as every team opens with a clean slate and a shot at putting
The Philadelphia Flyers have been notorious for their struggles in net in recent memory. Goals saved above expected (GSAx) is a great way to put that to the test, as the statistic tracks how many fewer goals a netminder is allowing versus what is generally expected. Excluding defensive woes, which Flyers’ starters have been the
*This archive was originally published in 2022 The 100th player in NHL history to join the 400-goal club, Patrick Kane is still far from being done dominating. Sitting in third all-time for overall production by a US-born player, he also ranks highest among active athletes on that list with time ahead of him to further
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