Today in Hockey History: April 27
April 27 has provided some big moments throughout the course of National Hockey League history. There have been plenty of dramatic playoff games as well as new league and franchise…
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10 Most Interesting Facts About the Pittsburgh Penguins
*This was most recently updated in Aug. 2024 The Pittsburgh Penguins have been one of the most successful franchises in the modern era of the NHL, winning five Stanley Cups…
The NHL’s Top-50 Russians of All-Time
The very first Russian-born and trained player to make it to the NHL was Victor Nechayev, whose marriage to an American woman allowed him entry into the USA. He played…
Every NHL Team’s Worst Contract
*This article was updated before the 2024-25 season In the modern NHL, contract and salary cap management may be more critical than ever. The flat cap era is finally becoming…
Epic Comebacks: History of Stanley Cup Playoff 3-0 Series Deficits
The first team to win the Stanley Cup was in 1893, and since its inaugural season in 1917-18, NHL teams have played through a grueling playoff tournament to claim the…
Top 5 Canadiens Draft Picks in the Bergevin Era
When ranking the top 5 Montreal Canadiens picks in the Marc Bergevin era, Alex Galchenyuk's draft should be the first. Foreshadowing, maybe?
One for the Ages: Guy Lafleur’s 1989-90 NHL Season
Guy Lafleur was 38 years old when he signed as a free agent with the Quebec Nordiques on July 14, 1989. The man affectionately known as “The Flower” was already…
Who Invented Hockey?
Today, it’s known as Canada’s game. Even with stiff competition at the international level, Canadians still claim that ice hockey is a product of their country. But what if that…
Today in Hockey History: April 26
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…
The Rise & Fall of Andrew Raycroft
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…