The NHL Entry Draft is far from an exact science. Trying to project how a player will develop over the course of their career is close to impossible, as anything from an injury to personal issues can derail a player’s development. During his nearly decade-long tenure with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Steve Yzerman saw a
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The Anaheim Ducks‘ 2022 NHL Draft class received high marks after management addressed some needs, notably on defense, and built on what has become an impressive prospect pool. General manager Pat Verbeek, and his scouting staff, earned plenty of praise for targeting players with size, competitiveness, and high ceilings. Related: Ducks’ Mock Draft 1.0: Improving
Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney’s first National Hockey League Entry Draft was one for the ages. Just over one month after the former Boston defenseman got the job, he was at the helm of a draft that included six picks in the first two rounds, with three consecutive selections in the first round alone.
*This article was originally published in Aug. 2021 The National Hockey League is a professional sports league and a business at the same time. The lines often get blurred, especially regarding the team’s finances. Whether signing big free-agent players, launching new jersey designs, hiring new staff, or orchestrating blockbuster trades to rebuild a pretender into
On Aug. 9, 1988, the hockey world changed forever. The Edmonton Oilers traded the Great One, Wayne Gretzky, along with Marty McSorley and Mike Krushelnyski, to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Jimmy Carson, Martin Gelinas, $15 million in cash, and the Kings’ first-round draft picks in 1989, 1991 and 1993. Behind all of
The Dallas Stars just finished their 55th season in the NHL, spending the first 26 years of their existence as the Minnesota North Stars. After relocating to Dallas, Texas, for the start of the 1993-94 season, the Stars eventually won the Stanley Cup in 1999, becoming the third team from the 1967 Expansion to win
June 9 might be the busiest day, historically, for the month. This date in National Hockey League history includes some memorable Stanley Cup coronations, with one legend retiring and another joining the league. Let’s hop aboard the THW time machine to relive all the best memories this date has to offer. A Big Day for
The goal of any rebuilding franchise is to one day have a core of talent that is capable of competing for the Stanley Cup, and a stable of developing prospects that can either step up into the line-up when called upon or be traded for veteran players who can help you get over the top.
The San Jose Sharks are a team that lack the history of the Montreal Canadiens. The team’s beginning in the league saw San Jose take part in the 1991 Expansion Draft alongside the Minnesota North Stars. Since then the Sharks have appeared in one Stanley Cup Final, five Western Conference Finals, and secure one Presidents’
May 28 has given us a lot of National Hockey League memories through the decades. Among them are two Hall of Famers calling it a career, numerous Stanley Cup Final victories, and a huge swing and miss in the draft. Let’s all hop aboard the THW time machine and go back through the years to
In Steel Town, USA, Hockey fans look back on May 26 with a great amount of fondness. In addition, this date was a big one for coaching changes in the National Hockey League, and it also saw the start of a new tradition after winning the Stanley Cup. Let’s begin our daily journey through the
May 11 has proven to be a big date in the history of the National Hockey League. Some of its legendary players and coaches had big moments, some for the final time. Franchises with long histories of success have made plenty of memories on this date. Let’s begin our daily trip back through the decades
Steve Yzerman shocked the hockey world when he stepped down as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning in Sep. 2018. He was the GM and vice president of the Lightning since 2010 and had been one of the most successful GMs in recent memory. Explore everything hockey with THW’s Hockeypedia pages. For many of
The Carolina Hurricanes and the Edmonton Oilers do not have a storied rivalry. They were both teams in the 2006 Stanley Cup Final series that was one of the most dramatic and entertaining playoff series in a long time. The two organizations are in separate conferences, so they do not play against each other much.
The NHL trade deadline is always a trying time for the human side of hockey. Sure, it can be fun seeing the moves your favorite team makes to bring in new faces for a playoff run or to acquire assets for the future, but for players, the uncertainty of what can happen is as difficult
One of the biggest treats for National Hockey League fans is the thrill of watching a Game 7 during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This date has provided quite a few of those, including one that completed an epic comeback. Let’s strap into the THW time machine and enjoy all the best moments April 26 has
Some of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” teams made postseason memories on this date. However, there are plenty of the league’s newer franchises that made their mark on Stanley Cup Playoff history on April 23, as well. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all the best moments. A Big Date
The Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2020 remains the most recent class due to COVID-19 and all were worthy of entry. Explore everything hockey with THW’s Hockeypedia pages. It’s called the Hall of Fame, not the “Hall of Greatness.” To be considered to enter the Hall, you should likely have been considered one of
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