Longest Stanley Cup Droughts
It’s often said that the Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to win in professional sports. Of the league’s 32 teams, only 22 have won the Stanley Cup and just…
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The Best Nicknames in Hockey
Colorful hockey nicknames are an integral part of the game’s history. They’re as much a part of hockey as the blue line. You’re given one early by your mite’s coach…
The 8 Best Defensive Forwards in Hockey History
To many, high scoring, firewagon hockey carries the highest degree of entertainment. While others, this author included, prefer the bite-your-nails-to-the-knuckle closeness of a hard-fought, tactically masterful, defensive battle. Though many…
Quebec Nordiques – A History of Beer, Brawls, and Van Halen
The Quebec Nordiques almost didn’t exist. And depending on who you ask, maybe they shouldn’t have existed at all. In fact, their story begins on the other side of the continent,…
2000 NHL Draft: 21 Goalies Selected Before Henrik Lundqvist
Based on Henrik Lundqvist’s career statistics, one might think that the New York Rangers goaltender was a top pick in the NHL Draft. However, some might be hard pressed to…
Top 10 Weirdest Goalies in NHL History
It’s a commonly-held belief in NHL circles, and hockey in general, that goalies tend to be a bit weird. It’s more strange to find a goalie that isn’t weird than…
Alexander Mogilny: The Great Russian Enigma
Of all the great players to dazzle the NHL, some of the finest and most controversial have emanated from Mother Russia. From Sergei Fedorov to Sergei Bobrovsky, Pavel Bure to Pavel…
Revisiting the Hurricanes’ Keith Primeau for Rod Brind’Amour Trade
This article was originally published in September, 2014. This piece revisits a trade from 2000 that saw two prominent centers trading places between Eastern Conference rivals. The players would play…
Pavel Bure – A Tribute to the Russian Rocket
“Pavel Bure was – and is – the best player to ever wear a Canucks’ uniform.” — Pat Quinn, former Canucks GM (from ‘Ex-GM Pat Quinn calls Pavel Bure the…
Pavel Bure – A Tribute to the Russian Rocket
“Pavel Bure was – and is – the best player to ever wear a Canucks’ uniform.” — Pat Quinn, former Canucks GM (from ‘Ex-GM Pat Quinn calls Pavel Bure the…