Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier and Kevin Lowe retired from the National Hockey League with nothing to prove to their peers in the game. But on Oct. 10, 1979, they flew into O’Hare International Airport ready to show, not that they were elite, but that they belonged. That was the night of the Edmonton Oilers’ first
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If you asked 100 hockey fans who they thought the best goaltender in NHL history is, you are going to get a whole slew of different answers. There are so many great netminders to choose from. There are early pioneers like Frank Brimsek, George Hainsworth. and Georges Vezina. There are the legends of the “Orignal
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
The forward core of an NHL franchise is one of the most interesting collections of players in all of sports. From high-octane first-line scorers who light up an arena with their playmaking and goalscoring acumen to fourth-line grinders who take on a limited role to wear their opponents down with their size and bruising ability,
Paul Henderson is best remembered for being a Canadian hero during the Summit Series of 1972, but his career and life have more to offer than just eight games. He played over 1,000 professional games between the NHL and World Hockey Association (WHA). He was a multiple-time NHL All-Star and a Memorial Cup winner. After
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 final Canada Cup match ever played occurred on this date. Plus, the greatest player in National Hockey League history reported in his first-ever professional and NHL training camps exactly one year apart. The THW time machine has its engines warm and is ready to take back through the decade. Let’s climb aboard! Final Canada
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
On Sept. 7, the Edmonton Oilers announced the creation of the Oilers Hall of Fame and inducted an inaugural group that ranks right up there with some of the greatest names in the history of the sport of hockey. Glen Sather, Rod Phillips, Mark Messier, Wayne Gretzky, Jari Kurri, Grant Fuhr, Paul Coffey, Kevin Lowe,
In 2021-22, the Calgary Flames had their second-best season in franchise history. The team collected 50 wins and 111 points, coming in behind the 1988-89 team, which earned 54 wins and 117 points. Former All-Star Johnny Gaudreau was the spark plug for the offense, producing a career-best 115 points thanks to 40 goals and 75
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.
*Originally published after the 2019-20 season With the Toronto Maple Leafs now removed from postseason play – yet again – it’s the work of analysts to review the season with and for fans. One way to address fans’ concerns is by inviting them to respond – or to vent – about the events of the
On June 26, 2015, the NHL Entry Draft began at the BB&T Center in Paradise, Florida, with the selection of Connor McDavid, a highly-touted prospect, chosen first overall by the Edmonton Oilers. That draft was arguably one of the deepest in recent memory. Related: 2015 NHL Draft Top 10: Where Are They Now? All of
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
This date has been very important for Hall of Fame defensemen. One of the best of his generation learned he was switching teams and perhaps the greatest of all time signed his first professional contract. The THW time machine is waiting to take us back through the years and relive all the best memories from
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
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