Today in Hockey History: July 22
This date in National Hockey League history has not been the most eventful by any means, but it has still provided some interesting tidbits. One veteran player got traded twice…
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Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Berube, Tanev, McCool & Minten
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll look at the team’s new-look defense and speculate about how it’s improved over last season’s blue line in at…
Today in Hockey History: July 21
July 21 saw the greatest player in National Hockey League history sign on to play for one of its most historic teams. Plus, a franchise-altering player signed his first-ever professional…
Counting Down the 10 Most Impactful Devils for 2024-25 – No. 9 – Dawson Mercer
Welcome to the The Hockey Writers’ Countdown of the ten most impactful players of the 2024-25 season. This is not a countdown of the ten best but rather a list…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Salming, Nylander, Webber & Hakanpaa
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll look back (to Borje Salming‘s time with the team) to forward (to what the deal with Jani Hakanpaa is).…
Today in Hockey History: July 20
July 20 has been an eventful date in National Hockey League history despite no games being played. A Hall of Fame goaltender finally landed in a spot where he can…
Today in Hockey History: July 19
One of the greatest coaches in the National Hockey League was born on this date many years ago. Also, two players who had great runs and won championships in Motown…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Keller, Cowan & Hughson
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll look at a wild rumor about Auston Matthews’ relationship with Clayton Keller, who’s now moving to Utah from the…
Today in Hockey History: July 18
July 18 has not seen a ton of moves over the years, but two of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises set themselves up for long-term success on this…
Which NHL Playoff Drought Will End This Season?
Last season, only one minor playoff drought ended when the Vancouver Canucks returned to the postseason for the first time since 2020. The five longest playoff droughts remain intact. They…