Today in Hockey History: Sept. 7
Another class of NHL greats took their rightful places in the Hockey Hall of Fame on this date. Also, one of the biggest tragedies to devastate the hockey world took…
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Pittsburgh Penguins: Revisiting the Patric Hornqvist Trade
Patric Hornqvist played 407 regular-season games with the Pittsburgh Penguins, scoring 264 points along the way. Thanks to his efforts beyond point scoring, he became a fan favorite in the…
12 of the Fastest Skaters Ever in the NHL
The NHL is getting faster. Gone are the days when hitting and grinding were enough to compete in the best league in the world. Now, speed and skill reign supreme.…
Daily Hockey Trivia – Back-to-Back Stanley Cups, Selke Winners & 1980 Season
Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Sept. 6, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…
Dale Hawerchuk Trade Revisited
Beginning in 1981, Dale Hawerchuk became one of the most dominant centers in the National Hockey League and was the face of the Winnipeg Jets. After a junior career in…
Montreal Canadiens’ 2013 Draft Class Revisited
The Montreal Canadiens had an immediate resurgence in the regular season standings, jumping from last place in the Eastern Conference in 2011-12 into second, behind the Pittsburgh Penguins. Newly drafted…
The Day the Mark Messier Era Ended in New York
A decade of futility for the New York Rangers that started in the late 1990s began with one event in July 1997. It wasn’t a game the Rangers lost, a…
8 Biggest Contracts in Edmonton Oilers History
On Tuesday (Sept. 3) the Edmonton Oilers signed star forward Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension worth $112 million, for an average annual value (AAV) of $14 million. The…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 6
Sept. 6 has been a pretty big date for the NHL in the state of California. Also, the legendary Summit Series continued in Winnipeg, and a pair of Hockey Hall…
Daily Hockey Trivia – Calder Trophy Winners & Youngest Captain
Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Sept. 5, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…