Hockey History – the NHL “Second Six”
In March of 1965, a formal process began headed by then NHL President Clarence Campbell so that the league would expand its operation to include a second division of six teams.…
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California Golden Seals 1974 NHL Draft Recap
1974 marked the beginning of the final two seasons for California Golden Seals hockey. The NHL took over ownership of the struggling franchise in January of that year. Much would…
Sabres Goalie Rocky Farr Recalls Memories From Early Buffalo Teams
The Buffalo Sabres made it to the Stanley Cup Final in only their fifth year of existence. When it came to Buffalo’s goaltending in those early years of the franchise,…
The 1979 NHL – WHA Merger
The 2009-10 hockey season marks the 30th anniversary of the merger between the National Hockey League and the World Hockey Association. It was the last time that such a unification has taken place in a major North American sport…
One for the Ages: Sergei Zubov’s 1993-94 NHL Season
There were numerous moments that made the ending of a 54-year-old Stanley Cup drought by the 1993-94 New York Rangers unforgettable. When people think back on that particular team and…
One for the Ages: Roger Crozier’s 1970-71 NHL Season
There was no player more valuable to the Buffalo Sabres in their first two or three years of the franchise than the acrobatic Roger Crozier. Oftentimes heralded as “The Artful…
One for the Ages: Doug Harvey’s 1968-69 NHL Season
There will never be any replicating of Doug Harvey. One should be very cautious even about drawing comparisons between the legendary defenseman and other players since his time. Bobby Orr…
One for the Ages: Steve Thomas’ 2002-03 NHL Season
Throughout his entire 20-year NHL career, winger Steve Thomas had an uncanny ability to be in the right place at the right time. His 78 career game-winning goals are more…
One for the Ages: Tom Barrasso’s 1983-84 NHL Season
The 1983-84 Buffalo Sabres belonged to Scotty Bowman. The winningest coach in NHL history – and arguably the all-time greatest hockey coach at any level – was also the team’s…
Kansas City Scouts 1975 NHL Draft Recap
The 1975-76 season was the Kansas City Scouts’ final season of existence as an NHL team in Kansas City, Missouri. The Scouts were initially baptized into the league alongside the…
2021 World Junior Championship Team Austria Final Roster
The Austrians have sized their roster down to the 25-player limit. As with some of their counterparts, they waited rather late to do so. No matter. The team’s head coach…
2021 World Junior Championship Team Austria Preview
Every World Junior Championship has to have a potential Cinderella team, right? It will be no different when things get underway in Edmonton and Red Deer. This time around though…