Martin St. Louis, the Little Big Man
Little Big Men have always been a staple in the NHL. You know the type: fast as the wind, nimble on their feet, quick with their hands and tough to…
Category Archives: Hockey History
1999: The Worst NHL Draft Class Ever?
Before the 1999 NHL Draft took place in Boston, MA on June 26, many believed it was to have a deep amount of talent to choose from – a treasure…
Today in Hockey History: June 18
Although there have only been two games played on this date, there has still been plenty of National Hockey League history made over the years. One of the greatest players…
Who Were the Best Full Right Goalies in NHL History?
“Silly sider” is a term we hear ascribed to right-shooting, right-catching, and often left-handed goalies. Like left-handed baseball pitchers, full right goalies supposedly play at an advantage over left-shooting skaters.…
Maple Leafs’ Dream Team of Current & Former Active Players
Ever wonder what a lineup of your favourite team would look like if they didn’t trade away that young talent too soon or were able to bring back that top-end…
Bruce McNall: His Rise and Fall
On Aug. 9, 1988, the hockey world changed forever. The Edmonton Oilers traded the Great One, Wayne Gretzky, along with Marty McSorley and Mike Krushelnyski, to the Los Angeles Kings…
Today in Hockey History: June 17
There was a trio of Stanley Cup Final games played on this date with one providing and huge upset and another extending the season for one last game. Also, an…
Today in Hockey History: June 16
There was only one game played on June 16, and it brought the Stanley Cup back to Motown for the second straight year. This date in NHL history also saw…
The Worst 1st Overall Draft Pick…Ever
The 2024 Draft is set for June 28, and the San Jose Sharks, with the first overall pick, are starting to dream of adding that next great piece to their…
5 Worst Trades in Rangers History
The New York Rangers have been on the move the past two years, having found their way back to consistent playoff contention after a four-year rebuilding project. Unfortunately, the franchise’s…