Today in Hockey History: Aug. 21
A pair of Hockey Hall of Famers were born on this date. One was honored for what he accomplished on the ice, while the other built his legacy off of…
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The NHL 500-Goal Club
As you might expect, not only have these select few attained the ultimate, lofty benchmark of goal-scoring glory, but they’ve also done some pretty extraordinary other things. Scoring 500 regular-season…
Canucks’ 2011 Draft Remains Worst in Franchise History
Thirteen years ago, the Vancouver Canucks drafted what some consider the worst class in franchise history. The 2011 NHL Entry Draft saw the team make eight selections, resulting in a…
Rangers’ 5 Best Defensemen All-Time
The New York Rangers have one of the most storied franchises in all professional sports. Being an Original Six team with a long history of winning in the most famous…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 20
Despite there being no games ever played on Aug. 20, before 2020, that is, this has been a very busy day over the decades. There were big moves in some…
Frank Mahovlich: Highs & Lows of a Hall of Fame Career
Few players had a life as remarkable as Hall of Famer Frank Mahovlich. He played 1,418 professional games in 22 seasons between the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association…
Vancouver Canucks’ Best Trades with the New Jersey Devils
Welcome to the Vancouver Canucks best trades series. In this series, we at The Hockey Writers look back at the Canucks’ trading history with every NHL team and pick what we believe to be…
The Sutter Family Has Deep Roots in Alberta Hockey
As naturally as many families become associated with specific industries that they work within, it’s become commonplace for families to become associated with specific sports in specific parts of the…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 19
Aug. 19 has been a very busy date for two of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises. We have seen multiple Hall of Fame players wind up on new…
Today in Hockey History: Aug 18
The New York Rangers and San Jose Sharks have been the busiest teams on Aug. 18 throughout NHL history. In addition, on this date, a new captain was named in…