4 NHL Trades That Set Up Successful Rebuilds
The trade deadline and trades overall benefit the team that acquires the best player in the deal. At least that’s the common thought behind most deals in what is known…
Category Archives: Hockey History
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 1
Aug. 1 is a great date in the history of the New York Rangers as they signed a future Hall of Famer who went on to rewrite their record books.…
Daily Hockey Trivia – Points Record, Playoffs Games, Awards
Welcome to the first installment of The Hockey Writers Daily Trivia. This will be a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects…
Ducks’ Offseason Acquisitions Revisited: Chris Pronger
Heading into the offseason, Anaheim Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek stated his desire to add a top-six forward or top-four defenseman. Both free-agent acquisitions and trades were on the table.…
Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Joffrey Lupul
From 2011 to 2016, Joffrey Lupul played 280 career games with the Toronto Maple Leafs before injuries forced him into early retirement in 2017. His 40th birthday was in Sep.…
Dale Hunter’s Unbreakable Record
Nicknamed “The Nuisance” for his sandpapery, face-wash, stick-to-the-groin style of play, Dale Hunter was a difference maker for every season of his 19-year NHL career. Though he never won the…
7 Cool Things About Erik Karlsson
Erik Karlsson made his NHL debut on Oct. 3. 2009, with the Ottawa Senators in a matchup against the New York Rangers. After nine years in Canada’s capital city, he…
Today in Hockey History: July 31
July 31 is full of big names. One of the greatest undrafted players in the history of the NHL signed with the team where he became a Hall of Famer.…
Top 10 NHL Trade Rentals Who Didn’t Win the Stanley Cup
The goal of the trade deadline, for the teams that are aggressive and buying to be exact, is to win the Stanley Cup. Only one team every season can look…
Greatest Detroit Red Wings From Each Country
In the long history of the Detroit Red Wings organization, many notable names have come through and worn the winged wheel. But who has been the best to don the…