Bruins’ Curse of the No. 6 Jersey
From fans to players and coaches, there are superstitions in many sports – but it seems ice hockey takes it to greater heights. Superstitions in our game even take on…
Category Archives: Joe Thornton
4 Potential Spots for Mitch Marner if he Reaches Free Agency
It’s not clear yet what’s going to happen in the Mitch Marner and Toronto Maple Leafs saga, but one thing does seem inevitable — that Marner is going to enter…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Nylander, Jumbo Joe, Tanev & Niemela
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll discuss some intriguing updates and speculations. First, I’ll share some tidbits about William Nylander and the exciting new Amazon…
7 Worst Trades in Boston Bruins History
* originally written in July 2017 As mentioned in this article’s companion piece, the Boston Bruins have come out on the winning end of several of the most lopsided trades…
Where Are They Now? The Jonathan Cheechoo Edition
This article was originally written in August, 2015. Updated in 2020. In 2005-06, a 25-year-old native of Moose Factory, Ontario, one of the most northern settlements in the Province located…
Today in Hockey History: July 2
Usually, July 1 is reserved for the signing of big free-agent contracts, but July 2 has seen its fair share of new deals getting done too. One Hall of Fame…
Today in Hockey History: June 21
This date in NHL history has seen some major coaching moves in recent years. It has also hosted three different NHL Entry Drafts with some impressive classes. Let’s begin our…
Today in Hockey History: May 25
May 25 is one of the most memorable days in National Hockey League history. Not only was a bold prediction made true, but three Stanley Cup champions were crowned as…
Fuzzy History of the NHL Playoff Beard
When the 2024 Playoffs roll around, the beloved playoff beards will be back. Long a tradition of NHL players, the facial hair-growing frenzy has been adopted by fans in recent…