Penguins’ 2018 Draft Class: Where Are They Now?
Unlike the 2016 and 2017 Drafts where the Pittsburgh Penguins had quite a few selections, the 2018 Draft saw them have just four picks. As it is with any draft,…
Category Archives: Hockey History
Nazem Kadri’s Road from Maple Leafs Agitator to Stanley Cup Champion & Respect
It’s hard not to have a take on the Calgary Flames‘ center Nazem Kadri. Maybe you love his swagger. Maybe you’ve rolled your eyes at a poorly timed penalty and…
Lightning Legend Martin St. Louis’ Impact on Hockey in Tampa
Just over one quarter-century ago, the Tampa Bay Lightning gave an undersized and undrafted 25-year-old forward a chance. It would end up changing their franchise forever. The signing of Martin…
Dionne Was the Greatest King
It was 1979, I was an 8-year-old kid attending my first Los Angeles Kings game at the Fabulous Forum. When I saw Marcel Dionne standing on the ice with his…
Grant Fuhr Was Clutch, Cool, and Groundbreaking With the Oilers
Let us tell you a story about a goalie who didn’t just play the game of hockey—he changed it. Picture this: it’s the mid-1980s, and the Edmonton Oilers are rewriting…
Rod Gilbert: Mr. Ranger
Rod Gilbert and the New York Rangers were a perfect match. It’s been over half a century since Gilbert made his debut at the old Madison Square Garden (located on…
Edmonton Oilers All-Free Agent Team
Compared to some of the big impact trades the Edmonton Oilers made back in their heyday, they weren’t very active in the free agent market. They made some signings, but…
History of the Devils & Rangers Rivalry Through the Decades
Few rivalries in sports carry the emotional weight, regional pride and generational bitterness of the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers. For over 40 years, this cross-river rivalry, known…
Penguins’ 2017 Draft Class: Where Are They Now?
The quiet portion of the offseason for the Pittsburgh Penguins is one to reflect on the past, whether it’s the disappointment of the last few seasons or the lingering curiosity…
Remembering the Edmonton Oilers’ First-Ever Playoff Win
I’ve been really fortunate throughout the years to be able to watch some of the greatest players in the history of hockey live in Edmonton. The list of players ranges…