Today in Hockey History: Nov. 13
This extremely busy day in National Hockey League history included a little bit of everything. For the first time, a team used three goaltenders to win a game, and a…
Category Archives: Joe Sakic
NHL’s Longest-Tenured Captains of All-Time
According to names and dates obtained from Hockey-Reference.com, 486 skaters have served as captains of an NHL team. Meanwhile, NHL.com states that 8,572 players (7,695 players and 877 goalies) have…
Avalanche Might Be in the Best Era in Franchise History
The Colorado Avalanche have had some pretty good teams. They’ve won three Stanley Cups in three different decades and put together several memorable runs – particularly in the late 1990s…
Quebec Nordiques – A History of Beer, Brawls, and Van Halen
The Quebec Nordiques almost didn’t exist. And depending on who you ask, maybe they shouldn’t have existed at all. In fact, their story begins on the other side of the continent,…
Today in Hockey History: July 9
The events of July 9 are full of Hall of Fame names who left their mark on the National Hockey League, both on the ice and in the front office.…
Rangers Continue to Be Haunted by Joe Sakic
NHL Hall of Famer Joe Sakic never delivered much in the way of on-ice heartbreak to the New York Rangers, the star center spending 13 of his 20 NHL seasons…
Today in Hockey History: July 7
July 7 is a significant date in National Hockey League history as a pair of signings made it easier for players from Europe to come over, forever changing the game.…
What if the Capitals Drafted Joe Sakic?
During the NHL Draft on June 13, 1987, a trade was completed between the Washington Capitals and the Quebec Nordiques. The Capitals received forward Dale Hunter and goalie Clint Malarchuk…
Avalanche’s MacKinnon Aims to Avoid Team’s Hart Trophy Slump
After leading the Colorado Avalanche to their third Stanley Cup in 2022, Nathan MacKinnon became the team’s third winner of the Hart Memorial Trophy in 2024. The 28-year-old forward took…
Top Lines in Colorado Avalanche History
The Colorado Avalanche have played host to some of the best hockey players in the league. During their run of multiple championships, and even beyond, the Avalanche have frequently had…