Maple Leafs’ Draft Picks That Got Away
The Toronto Maple Leafs team of the early 2000s was one of the most beloved by Leafs Nation. With names like Mats Sundin, Gary Roberts, Darcy Tucker, Bryan McCabe, Alexander…
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Canadiens’ Biggest Draft Busts of the 2010s
With an NHL-leading 24 Stanley Cups, the Montreal Canadiens are a bit of an enigma. They have the pedigree, but consistent success eludes them year to year, leading fans and…
Today in Hockey History: June 14
This is one of the most memorable dates ever on Broadway, and it has nothing to do with a musical. Hockey fans in the Big Apple waited 54 seasons for…
Philadelphia Flyers’ Top 5 Drafted Wingers in Franchise History
The 2024 NHL Entry Draft will take place on June 28, 2024, at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The Philadelphia Flyers have the 12th pick in the first round. With…
Montreal Canadiens’ 2012 Draft Class Revisited
In 2012, the Montreal Canadiens ushered in a new era with general manager Marc Bergevin joining the club and assuming responsibility of the team’s future. His tenure started with the…
Sid the Kid vs. Super Mario: Crosby Still Falls Short
Sidney Crosby just finished his 17th season as captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins and played some of the best hockey of his career. At 36 years old, he is showing…
NHL’s Top 5 All-Time Indigenous Players
*This was originally published in June 2021 The NHL has had 7,623 players suit up since it first started in 1917. Of those 7,000-plus players, only about 80 have been…
Today in Hockey History: June 13
This date in National Hockey League history has seen a lot of memorable moments throughout the decades. The greatest coach in the history of the game went out in style,…
Today in Hockey History: June 12
Fans in Pittsburgh have been given two huge reasons to celebrate on this date over the years. Also, on June 12, two of the greatest players in NHL history were…
Philadelphia Flyers’ 5 Best Draft Classes of All-Time
Only six franchises in the NHL are older than the Philadelphia Flyers, giving them a storied history, to say the least—this applies to the draft, too. They’ve had their lows…