Long before he became one of the biggest and most disappointing contracts in New York Islanders franchise history, Alexei Yashin was traded to the Islanders from the Ottawa Senators back on June 23, 2001. At the time, Yashin was a talented forward with a high-skill level and offensive upside that was clearly appealing to the
Hockey History
It is time for our daily look back and the big events in National Hockey League history. Jan. 5 has given us many memories, including some NHL firsts, major personal milestones, and brand-new all-time records. Let’s get the journey back through time started! A First Time for Everything The Montreal Canadiens played their first game
Over their 50-year history, the Vancouver Canucks have had many players come through the doors of Rogers Arena and the Pacific Coliseum. It’s hard to remember them all, especially when they are more well-known in another jersey. In this series, we are going to look back at some former NHLers that played for the Canucks, but do
It has been almost five years since a blockbuster trade went down during the offseason between the St. Louis Blues and the Washington Capitals. The Blues sent forward TJ Oshie to the Caps in exchange for forward Troy Brouwer, goaltender Pheonix Copley and a third-round pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. As with most
Dec. 20 has been a very eventful and exciting date in the history of the National Hockey League. Some of the biggest names in the Hall of Fame had memorable moments on this date, especially in the “Original Six” cities of Montreal and Chicago. Let’s all climb about our hockey time machine and take our
The Montreal Canadiens have iced one of the more veteran defensive groups in the NHL in recent years. The top defencemen of this year and last have been all over the age of 30, including Shea Weber (36yrs), Jeff Petry (34yrs), David Savard (31yrs), and Ben Chiarot (30yrs). It is time to start building around
Records are made to be broken. That is a saying as old as time and in a lot of ways true. It seems in all sports, we hear constantly about someone setting new records. However, there are some that feel like they will remain forever. For example, no one will ever beat Wayne Gretzky’s career
The NHL Draft is used to try and level the playing field in the league. The teams near the bottom of the league standings get the opportunity to draft first in the draft, getting the first chance at some of the best players of that class. Every prospect is different, however, and they develop in
One of the most important buildings in the history of the National Hockey League hosted its first-ever game on this date. Also, Los Angeles and St. Louis saw their fair share of memorable moments. In addition, a handful of goaltenders had their time in the spotlight while numerous personal milestones were reached. It is time
Hide your women, children, and favorite hockey team. Call up Batman, Superman, and the rest of the Justice League because when the Legion of Doom rolls through town, there is little anyone can do to stop them. Such was the reputation of one of the most feared and productive lines in the history of the
Before the 2013-14 New York Rangers made their stunning run to the Stanley Cup Final, only to fall short, there was the 1978-79 team. Related: The 5 Greatest Hockey Players Ever That Blueshirts squad authored an even bigger Cinderella story than their counterparts of 25 years later, emerging from third place in the four-team Patrick
There was a time when the New Jersey Devils were Stanley Cup contenders every season. While the Devils’ Stanley Cup championship rosters included notable skaters and future Hockey Hall of Famers, not all of those talented players lasted long in Jersey. The 2000 and 2003 Stanley Cup teams included a number of all-star caliber players
Finnish players have a place in every hockey fan’s heart. Whether it was watching Teemu Selanne speeding down the ice or Jari Kurri helping create a dynasty in Edmonton, there is no doubt the Finns have left their mark on the beautiful game. The Boston Bruins aren’t known for developing or harbouring Finnish talent; however,
This extremely busy day in National Hockey League history included a little bit of everything. For the first time, a team used three goaltenders to win a game, and a penalty-shot goal was scored. In addition, three members of the same family each hit personal milestones in three separate decades. So, let’s take our daily
Over their 50-year history, the Vancouver Canucks have had many players come through the doors of Rogers Arena and the Pacific Coliseum. It’s hard to remember them all, especially when they are more well-known in another jersey. In this series, we are going to look back at some former NHLers that played for the Canucks,
Former Los Angeles Kings forward Marian Gaborik announced his retirement on Thursday. The official announcement was a formality more than anything, as Gaborik has not played an NHL game since the 2017-18 season. Still, it’s worth reflecting on his time with the Kings’ organization and the impact he had. Acquiring Gaborik Heading into the 2014
Some of the biggest names in the history of the National Hockey League hit personal milestones on this date over the years. Plus, a handful of the best minds behind the bench had their moments in the spotlight. Nov. 3 has also been a pretty darn good day for goaltenders as well. So, let’s begin
They say hindsight is 20/20. So, I’m quite positive every single NHL general manager looks back wistfully at former players who simply couldn’t cut the mustard on his team but then found stardom playing for another franchise. Of all positions, it’s no secret that goaltenders are the most difficult to evaluate and develop. Their progression
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