Today in Hockey History: April 18
April 18 is a very historical date as the greatest player in National Hockey League history laced up his skates for the final time. In addition to a legend saying…
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Today in Hockey History: April 13
One of the greatest dynasties in National Hockey League history was nearly cut short on this date 39 years ago. April 13 has also provided plenty of big moments in…
Revisiting the Cal Clutterbuck-Nino Niederreiter Trade
In the years when the New York Islanders consistently finished at the bottom of the standings, then-general manager Garth Snow made one of the most talked-about trades among Islanders fans.…
Islanders’ Denis Potvin: Overlooked Greatness
Today’s NHL fan does not recognize how masterful of a defender Denis Potvin was when he played. A 1991 inductee into the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Vanier, Ontario native…