Today in Hockey History: Sept. 12
On this date, one of the greatest NHL defensemen ever made history, even though his playing days were over. Also, a very popular and successful captain announced his retirement while…
Category Archives: Mark Messier
The Day the Mark Messier Era Ended in New York
A decade of futility for the New York Rangers that started in the late 1990s began with one event in July 1997. It wasn’t a game the Rangers lost, a…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 5
One of the most popular players to ever play on Broadway signed on for one more NHL season on this date. Also, the Pittsburgh Penguins added a huge piece to…
5 Stanley Cup Final Matchups the Hockey World Needs
It’s that time of year again; summer is winding down, the lengthy offseason is nearly over, and training camps across the NHL are set to begin in the coming weeks.…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 9
This date in National Hockey League history has had a little bit of everything over the years. The greatest player to ever lace up a pair of skates was traded.…
Today in Hockey History: July 28
National Hockey League fans in British Columbia have had a lot to be excited about on this date. An all-time great who broke barriers retired and a talented second-generation star…
Edmonton Oilers 50-Goal Scorers
During the 1980s, the Edmonton Oilers epitomized offense. From the 1981-82 season through 1985-86, they scored an average of 5.29 goals per game. They peaked in the 1983-84 season, putting up…
Rangers’ Most Impactful Trades of All-Time
As an Original Six team, the New York Rangers have been involved in a ton of trades, some of little significance, and some that have shaped or reshaped the entire…
Today in Hockey History: July 13
July 13 has been all about returning to sites of great success throughout National Hockey League history. A handful of Hall of Fame players and coaches made return trips to…
Edmonton Oilers’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time
*Article was updated in July 2024 The Edmonton Oilers have a long history of prolific goal scorers. Not only that, but they also have a plethora of Hall-of-Fame twine ticklers…