How Dave Keon, Greatest Maple Leafs Player, Became a Checker
On Oct. 16, 2016, as part of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ centennial celebrations, Dave Keon was named the greatest player in the team’s history. In 2017, Keon was also named…
Category Archives: Hockey History
Edmonton Oilers’ Alternate Jersey History
Alternate jerseys have been commonplace in the NHL since the 1990s. The Edmonton Oilers introduced their first alternate jersey in 2001-02, and have featured one for the majority of the…
Today in Hockey History: June 19
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 20 June 19 has seen the crowning of two Stanley Cup champions over the years and a third memorable…
Grading Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams’ Draft Classes
As we approach the 2025 NHL Draft, every angle that could be conceivably covered has been. So, why not take a look back to see how Buffalo Sabres general manager…
McDavid Sets 5 Records as Oilers Score 5 Goals in Game 5 Win
It was on Saturday (June 15), that Connor McDavid scored once and added three assists as the Edmonton Oilers staved off elimination and kept their championship hopes alive by defeating…
Gretzky, Ovechkin and the Goalies They Scored On (A Lot)
Hockey fans who were old enough probably remember where they were on Mar. 23, 1994. Wayne Gretzky, known as The Great One, took a pass from longtime teammate Marty McSorely…
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…
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
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 17 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 19 Although there have only been two games played on this date, there has still been plenty of National…
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.…