Today in Hockey History: Aug. 25
Aug. 25 has been a very interesting date in NHL history as it has provided a little bit of everything. One franchise suspended operations while another packed up and moved…
Category Archives: Hockey History
4 Young Players the Canucks Gave Up on Too Soon
The Vancouver Canucks said goodbye (possibly too soon) to 23-year-old Vasily Podkolzin last week, sending him to their division rival Edmonton Oilers for only a 2025 fourth-round pick. He leaves…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 24
On this date, in 1972, the greatest single class in the history of the Hockey Hall of Fame was inducted. Also, NHL history was made when a pair of brothers…
Bobby Orr’s Brief Stint with the Chicago Blackhawks
If you were asked who are the greatest hockey players of all time, it wouldn’t take very long before you said Bobby Orr. Through eight seasons from 1967-68 to 1974-75,…
Flyers’ Worst Trade From Every GM
In the history of the Philadelphia Flyers, there have been a total of nine general managers (GMs) to ever hold the position. Many of the moves that these GMs made…
Where Are They Now? Senators’ First-Round Picks Since 2005
The Ottawa Senators’ 2023 training camp is wrapping up and there were a handful of names on the camp invitation list who were Senators’ first-round draft picks. Given that some…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 23
One of the first big goaltending stars in NHL history made his way to Montreal on this date. Also, a new Hockey Hall of Fame class was announced, but one…
Top 3 All-Time Red Wings Goalies
The Detroit Red Wings have had some incredible goalies don the Winged Wheel over the past 90 years. Many of these masked men rank among the top goaltenders to ever…
Revisiting the Brayden Schenn Trade
Trade analysis can often be one-sided. Usually, the team that reaps the immediate benefit from a trade is viewed as the winner, whereas the team that has to wait for…
The NHL 600-Goal Club
For most hockey players, winning the Stanley Cup is the ultimate goal. From being drafted to helping a team through the regular season, playoffs and eventually Stanley Cup Final, hoisting…