History of the Bruins’ 7th Player Award
As a nine-year-old in the spring of 1969, the first time I heard about the Boston Bruins’ 7th Player Award was when the team’s TV partner, WSBK Ch. 38, promoted…
Category Archives: Hockey History
Most Games Played by NHL Goalies
On Dec. 31, 2023, Minnesota Wild netminder Marc-André Fleury became the fourth goalie in NHL history to play in 1,000 games. Even though he is still more than 100 games…
How One Season Changed Patrick Maroon’s Career
When a journeyman NHL player has played a long time in the league, they typically go through a couple of different things. The first thing is the inevitable career-high season,…
Chris Pronger Trade Tree: Hartford to St. Louis
When we look at the Carolina Hurricanes, new fans see a thriving southern hockey market. However, older fans remember them as the transplants of the iconic Hartford Whalers. Starting from…
Revisiting the Canucks’ 2023 Draft Class
After recently revisiting the 2022 NHL Draft for the Vancouver Canucks, we are going to move on to the 2023 craft class. General manager Patrik Allvin and company held seven…
Ducks’ 4 Asian/Pacific Islander Players in Team History
May is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, where members of various Asian countries and island nations are recognized and honored, and their history and stories are shared. The Anaheim…
Revisiting the Los Angeles Kings’ Trade for Kevin Fiala
June 29, 2022, will forever be a day that changed the landscape of the Minnesota Wild and Los Angeles Kings franchises. The two teams engaged in a blockbuster trade that…
Celebrating Sam Gagner’s Career as He Hangs ’em Up
Many players that get their chance in the NHL are never quite sure when their last game might be. With so much new talent coming in each year and so…
Bruins GM Don Sweeney’s 5 Best Draft Picks
*This archive was originally published ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft The 2025 NHL Draft is only a few weeks away, and with no apparent changes to the front office…
Ranking the Maple Leafs’ Recent Game 7 Losses By Level of Heartbreak
Here we go again. In what feels like the biggest game in recent memory for the Toronto Maple Leafs, they are set for yet another Game 7, this time against…