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
Hockey History
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
Eighteen years ago, Boston Bruins goaltender Andrew Raycroft took the National Hockey League by storm. Boston’s fifth-round pick in 1998 had spent the previous three seasons bouncing back and forth on Interstate 95 between Boston and Providence. In fact, a majority of Raycroft’s early professional career in the AHL, playing in 121 games on the Bruins’
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
The 1983 NHL Entry Draft is one of the most fascinating in history. From this class, 113 players reached the NHL (46.7 percent) and won 21 Stanley Cups, and four players made the Hockey Hall of Fame. The Detroit Red Wings made out reasonably in this draft. They were in the midst of their “Dead
*This article was last updated in Aug. 2022 Since their inaugural 1967 season, fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins have witnessed some of the greatest players the sport has ever seen. Not just the players on the ice, but the stories that have stemmed off as well. From multiple bankruptcies, to the threat of relocation on
Making a list of the top-10 greatest players will always be difficult, especially for a team with plenty of greats like the Los Angeles Kings. To put this together, I’ve taken into account their on-ice impact, including their production and overall play, and their off-ice impact. It’s also important to remember that some players who
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
The Tampa Bay Lightning nearly missed on the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Although they did not come away with much in the way of NHL-caliber players, you could argue that one pick in particular salvaged the entire draft for the organization. So, who did the Lightning pick and where are they now? Round 1, 19th
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
This date in National Hockey League history has not been the most eventful by any means, but it has still provided some interesting tidbits. One veteran player got traded twice on the same day, and the birth of a Hall of Fame defenseman are two of the biggest July 22 memories. Sillinger’s Busy Day July
July 18 has not seen a ton of moves over the years, but two of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises set themselves up for long-term success on this date. Also, a wild front office situation on Long Island got even crazier. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all the
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
Every team has them. Players they took in a draft but went on to have success in other cities. Maybe the original team didn’t think the player was good enough, or they figured they could get a better return in a trade. Or maybe, they just let the rookie contract run out, and another team
“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 2021 NHL Entry Draft was exciting for teams around the league as each organization had a chance to fill its cupboards with more promising prospects. That includes the Minnesota Wild, who walked out of this year’s draft with seven new prospects. The Wild had two first-round picks at this year’s draft, selecting Lulea HF
The Edmonton Oilers have a long history of prolific goal scorers. Not only that, but they also have a plethora of Hall-of-Fame twine ticklers that have donned the blue and orange as well. This list explores the franchise’s top-20 goal scorers of all-time. 1. Wayne Gretzky (583) Of course, the Great One is atop this
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