The most storied team in NHL history signed one of their most legendary players on this date. Also, the first regular-season game outside of North America was played, an all-time great announced his retirement, and six new captains were named all across the league. The THW time machine is warmed up and ready to take
Canadiens History
There have been some unique moments in NHL history that have occurred on this date. In California, two heated rivals closed out an old barn with a crazy preseason game while another franchise made its league debut. Plus, an all-time great was born in Quebec and three long-time NHLers hung up their skates. Feisty Finale
Sept. 21 has been an intriguing day in NHL history. One of its earliest superstars was born on this date. A goaltending legend made his first of two returns after retirement. The greatest player in league history scored his first goal in his new home, and the first-ever game in China was played. So, let’s
Sept. 17 has been a very busy day in NHL history. One franchise played in its first-ever game, while a future Hall of Famer made his league debut. Plus, two of the best goal scorers to ever lace up a pair of skates are celebrating another trip around the sun. So. let’s take our daily
The Montréal Canadiens occupy a position no other franchise in the National Hockey League occupies, and one only shared with a select few franchises across major sports. Alongside great teams like baseball’s New York Yankees, football’s Green Bay Packers, and the great soccer teams of Europe, the Canadiens form the pantheon of legendary franchises. This
For generations, the Habs have been dogged by accusations that their historic Stanley Cup success was because they had territorial rights to the best players French Canada had to offer. In this great article, originally published May 12, 2010, former THW contributor Mike Moore lays out why all those claims of an unfair advantage are wrong.
The Montreal Canadiens have made a bevy of moves on this date through the years. Also, the NHL named a new president that brought in plenty of innovation and helps triple the league’s size. So, let’s start our daily journey back in time to revisit all the top moments Sept. 4 has given us. A
Aug. 30 has proven to be a newsworthy day in the history of the National Hockey League. A longtime and successful general manager got his first job, one of the greatest European players of all time signed his final NHL contract and the face of a franchise hung up his skates for good. So, let’s
A familiar face returned to Pittsburgh on this date, but this time it is an owner, although his playing days are quite done yet. Also, there were some big moments for a couple of the National Hockey League’s earliest stars on Sept. 1. So. let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all
Some of the greatest players from multiple National Hockey League eras had big moments on this date. Everything from birth dates, to the signing of a first professional contract, to being traded and even retiring. So, let’s hop aboard the THW time machine a relive all the memories from Aug. 31. Ovechkin Inks First NHL
This date has seen many of the greatest players in National Hockey League history take their place in the Hall of Fame. Plus, a very popular player called it a career shortly after winning the ultimate prize, and one of the all-time greatest coaches passed away. So, let’s begin our daily trip back in time
The Philadelphia Flyers said goodbye to the leading goal scorer in franchise history on this date. Also, the Los Angeles Kings have been very active on Aug. 22 through the years. Plus, the Hockey Hall of Fame welcomed some new members while one of the top snipers in National Hockey League history found a new
*This was originally published in Aug. 2021 This year Carey Price’s peers named him the Best Goalie in the NHL. Soon, he’ll be leading his Montreal Canadiens team into the 2021-22 season. One day, he’ll be on his way to the Hockey Hall of Fame. .@CP0031 has poise in net, a strong reputation around the
Aug. 8 is a bittersweet day in National Hockey League history as the hockey world lost one of its greatest players on this date. There were also a pair of Hall of Famers born, including a legend in Montreal. Chicago Loses a Legend Stan Mikita, the Chicago Blackhawks’ all-time leading scorer, died at 78 on
One of the greatest defensemen of all time changed addresses after 17 seasons in his original home. Plus, one of the best returns on a dollar called it a career, and a talented group of players is celebrating a birthday. So, let’s begin our daily trip back in time and enjoy all the great moments
It’s rare that one trade catches an entire sport by surprise, but when the Montreal Canadiens dealt defenseman Chris Chelios and a second-round draft choice to the Chicago Blackhawks for center Denis Savard in the summer of 1990, it sent shockwaves all throughout the NHL. Each city was caught off-guard by the sudden loss of
“What if…?” It is one of the most mesmerizing questions ever asked, usually when remembering an event that conjures up memories of what happened, or what could have happened had something different happened. In hockey, there are not enough fingers and toes to count the number of times that question has been asked. What if
The Montreal Canadiens are a franchise that spans over a century and predates the NHL. Thanks to their long and rich history of championships and character players, there have been some stories of players that spent one season or less in a Habs sweater that have become interesting footnotes but never explored. For this exercise,
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