Blackhawks & Chelios: Together Again
For nine years, Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Chelios was one of the most beloved players in Chicago Blackhawks history. He fell out of favor with Blackhawks fans shortly after…
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Today in Hockey History: Sept. 11
This date has been very busy over the years in the National Hockey League. There was the addition of two teams. The Hall of Fame officially began, multiple captains were…
Best & Worst Trades in Ken Holland’s Red Wings Tenure
This article was originally published in Aug. 2016. Ken Holland was the main voice guiding the Detroit Red Wings’ player personnel decisions since he took over as general manager in…
Canadiens Who Just Missed Out on Calder Trophy Before Caufield
Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield's rejoined the Calder Memorial Trophy race. He may still fall short though, like these other Habs.
Daily Hockey Trivia – Points Record, Playoffs Games, Awards
Welcome to the first installment of The Hockey Writers Daily Trivia. This will be a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects…
Red Wings’ 10 Hall of Famers on 2002 Stanley Cup Team
The 2001-02 Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings were a sight to behold. Their league-best 116 points were 15 more than any other team that season, and the roster was…
The Chris Chelios Trade Revisited
It’s rare that one trade catches an entire sport by surprise, but when the Montreal Canadiens dealt defenseman Chris Chelios and a second-round draft choice to the Chicago Blackhawks for…
The 10 Greatest American Hockey Players Ever
Hockey has historically been a sport dominated by Canadian players, though in recent years it has become an increasingly international affair. But American players have always had a major role…
Today in Hockey History: June 29
National Hockey League fans who love blockbuster trades have had plenty to be happy about on June 29 over the years. There was an action-packed day in 2016, and two…
Best NHL Player From Each U.S. State
Hockey remains fourth among the major sports behind football, basketball, and baseball in the United States, but it has grown nationwide over the past few decades. George “Gerry” Peirce Geran,…