Alexander Mogilny: The Great Russian Enigma
Of all the great players to dazzle the NHL, some of the finest and most controversial have emanated from Mother Russia. From Sergei Fedorov to Sergei Bobrovsky, Pavel Bure to Pavel…
Category Archives: Player Profiles
7 Cool Things About Sidney Crosby
In sports, the term legend is sometimes used too loosely when describing any particular athlete in any sport. That isn’t the case, however, when referring to Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney…
Kane Is Already the Greatest American-Born NHL Player of All-Time
*This archive was originally published in 2022 The 100th player in NHL history to join the 400-goal club, Patrick Kane is still far from being done dominating. Sitting in third…
Kane Is Already the Greatest American-Born NHL Player of All-Time
*This archive was originally published in 2022 The 100th player in NHL history to join the 400-goal club, Patrick Kane is still far from being done dominating. Sitting in third…
Pavel Bure – A Tribute to the Russian Rocket
“Pavel Bure was – and is – the best player to ever wear a Canucks’ uniform.” — Pat Quinn, former Canucks GM (from ‘Ex-GM Pat Quinn calls Pavel Bure the…
Pavel Bure – A Tribute to the Russian Rocket
“Pavel Bure was – and is – the best player to ever wear a Canucks’ uniform.” — Pat Quinn, former Canucks GM (from ‘Ex-GM Pat Quinn calls Pavel Bure the…
Maurice “Rocket” Richard: More than Just a Game
Perhaps one of the most revolutionary players to ever play the game of hockey, Maurice Richard brought hockey in Montreal to an elite level and set the bar high for…
Derek “Turk” Sanderson: A Boston Legend
Combine a gritty style of play with quick hands and fast feet, throw in a swagger that sat well with his movie-star good looks, mix well with his fair share…
Dale Hunter’s Unbreakable Record
Nicknamed “The Nuisance” for his sandpapery, face-wash, stick-to-the-groin style of play, Dale Hunter was a difference maker for every season of his 19-year NHL career. Though he never won the…
7 Fun Facts About Dustin Byfuglien
At 40 years old, Dustin Byfuglien was an NHL defenseman for well over a decade. He has played for the Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Atlanta Thrashers (who became…