J.T. Miller’s Wild Ride to Becoming Captain of the New York Rangers
It might seem like forever ago – but J.T. Miller made his NHL debut with the New York Rangers in 2013. Now he finds himself as the captain of perhaps…
Category Archives: Hockey History
A History of the Washington Capitals Screaming Eagle Jerseys
Earlier this week, the Washington Capitals debuted their new alternate jersey design – a red, white, and blue sweater featuring a fan-favorite emblem: the Screaming Eagle, or “screagle” as it…
From Desharnais to Desharnais: The Oilers’ Tallest & Shortest Players Ever
Since the Edmonton Oilers joined the NHL for the 1979-80 season, a total of 625 players have suited up for at least one game with the team. They’ve come in…
What Frederik Andersen and Anthony Stolarz Have Shown Us About the Maple Leafs’ Net
One of the best things about writing with a community of readers who care about the Toronto Maple Leafs is when someone raises an angle I hadn’t considered. That happened…
7 Cool Things About Recently Retired Derek Ryan
Derek Ryan didn’t retire from his stint with the Edmonton Oilers with fanfare or flashy headlines, but his career deserves more than a quiet nod. If you’re a hockey fan…
Looking Back on Connor McDavid’s Forgotten First Game in Edmonton
While it may be hard to believe, this coming week marks the 10th anniversary of Connor McDavid’s first-ever game in Edmonton. The current Edmonton Oilers captain made his debut in…
What if the Bruins Had Kept Ken Dryden?
Some trades are just bad. Others quietly reshape the future. In 1964, the Boston Bruins used the 14th overall pick to draft a lanky teenager from Ontario named Ken Dryden.…
Top 10 Calgary Flames Players of All Time
Though they’ve only been able to rack up one Stanley Cup championship to date, the Calgary Flames organization and its fan base have been graced by some immense talent over…
100 Greatest Detroit Red Wings of All-Time
Since 1926, the Detroit Red Wings franchise has produced countless memories across Michigan and the world – first as the Cougars, then Falcons, then, ultimately, the Red Wings starting in…
Biggest Steals From the 2014 NHL Draft
With the 2014 NHL Draft now 11 years behind us, it is time to look at the biggest steals from the draft in Rounds 2-7. In a draft with some…