The 2014 Rangers-Lightning Blockbuster That Reshaped Both Franchises
Heading into the 2014 NHL Trade Deadline, both the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers found themselves in a great position. The Lightning were near the top of the…
Category Archives: Hockey History
Top 10 All-Time European-Born NHL Forwards
*This was originally published in April 2018 Europeans are having a bigger impact in the NHL now than ever before. Of the 1,022 players to play in at least one…
3 Biggest Trades in Red Wings History
Aug. 8, 2018 marked the 30th anniversary of the trade that sent icon Wayne Gretzky to Los Angeles and sent shockwaves around the hockey world. Gretzky, along with Marty McSorley…
Today in Hockey History: May 1
The calendar flips over from April to May, which usually means more Stanley Cup playoff moments in the National Hockey League. Some of the “Original Six” franchises celebrated big moments…
April 30 Hockey Birthdays: Kreider, Liljegren, Smith
On April 30, we celebrate the birthdays of 32 past and present NHL players. Today’s list includes the longest-tenured member of the New York Rangers, a three-time Stanley Cup champion…
The TJ Oshie Trade Analyzed
It has been more than eight years since a blockbuster trade went down during the offseason between the St. Louis Blues and the Washington Capitals. The Blues sent forward TJ…
Today in Hockey History: April 30
April 30 has been a very eventful day in National Hockey League history. An errant pass temporarily derailed a dynasty, multiple epic comebacks were completed, and records were set across…
April 29 Hockey Birthdays: Toews, Joseph, Jarry
On April 29, we celebrate the birthdays of 32 past and present NHL players. Today’s list includes several Stanley Cup winners, including “Captain Serious,” one of the greatest statistical goalies…
Boston Bruins Top 10 Playoff Goal Scorers
The Boston Bruins are an Original Six franchise with a deep history of memorable playoff moments. Whether it’s Bobby Orr flying through the air after scoring the Stanley Cup-winning goal…
Top 10 Mennonites in NHL History
Over 500 years ago, a group led by Menno Simons in Northern Germany created the Christian denomination of the Mennonites. They were persecuted for their pacifism and Protestant connections, which…