Best NHL Goalies of the 1980s
The 1980s was the golden era of the National Hockey League (or so I’m told). It was a time of dynastic teams, high-scoring games and some of the best international…
Category Archives: Hockey History
What Ever Happened to Rob Schremp?
This article was originally written in March 2015. Remember Rob Schremp? He was once touted as one of the NHL’s most promising young players. He was a gifted playmaker and…
Winnipeg Jets’ First-Round Draft Misses Since 2016
*This article was originally written in June 2023 Hindsight is 20/20 and can be a bitter pill to swallow or a reason for joy. This is especially true of the…
Oilers Trade Tree: From Yakupov to Skinner
‘Fail for Nail’ rang through streets of Edmonton during the 2011-12 NHL season as the Edmonton Oilers, for the sixth straight year, slotted as lottery hopefuls rather than playoff contenders.…
Guy Lafleur: The Last of the Great Habs Skaters
Guy Lafleur’s 17-year NHL career spanned from 1971 until 1991. The first 14 years were with the Habs, followed by a three-year retirement. He then skated one season with the…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 20
There have been some unique moments in NHL history that have occurred on this date. In California, two heated rivals closed out an old barn with a crazy preseason game…
Revisiting Wayne Gretzky’s Time with the LA Kings
Wayne Gretzky, the greatest player in hockey history. When people talk about him, they usually talk about his immense skill, his accomplishments, or how he led the Edmonton Oilers’ 80s…
Revisiting the Capitals’ Disastrous Jagr Trade
Just hours after Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin claimed his second consecutive ESPY award for Best NHL Player, a Capitals star of the past took to social media to take…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 19
Sept. 19 was a good day for NHL debuts as a former number one overall pick, and a new franchise took to the ice for the first time. Also, the…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 18
This has been a significant date in the history of the NHL. In addition to two franchises playing their first games, Sept. 18 has been the birth date of four…