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Buffalo Sabres’ Worst Trades Ever

Matthew Morris | July 24, 2024

Last week we looked at some of the best trades the Buffalo Sabres have made in their history, and while the list was impressive, it raises the question – what…

2009 NHL Draft Top-10: Where Are They Now?

Colton Pankiw | July 24, 2024

It seems crazy to think that the 2009 NHL draft class, one headlined by John Tavares, took place over a decade ago. Given how long ago it took place, it…

Flames & Maple Leafs Trade History Revisited

Ryan Gagne | July 24, 2024

The Calgary Flames joined the NHL as the Atlanta Flames in 1972 before moving to Alberta for the start of the 1980 season, becoming the seventh team located north of…

Bruins’ Marchand on Cusp of Historic 1,000-Point Milestone

Ryan Gagne | July 24, 2024

The Boston Bruins are an Original Six franchise with four players in the 1,000-point club, three of them former captains, including Ray Bourque (1,506), Johnny Bucyk (1,436), Patrice Bergeron (1,294),…

Today in Hockey History: July 24

Matthew Zator | July 24, 2024

On this date, the Los Angeles Kings brought back one of the great players in their franchise’s history for the third time. Also, a dramatic coaching move was finally made…

Looking Back on Tom Fitzgerald’s Nashville Predators Tenure

Nathan Moser | July 24, 2024

The Nashville Predators began their play in the NHL during the 1998-99 season. They added quite a bit of significant talent to their debut campaign. They brought in forward Cliff…

Canucks Draft Misses Since 2015

Matthew Zator | July 23, 2024

The Vancouver Canucks have struggled to draft and develop players for a large part of the past nine years. Yes, they have found some key players like Thatcher Demko and…

Pittsburgh Penguins’ 10 Best Defensemen in Team History

Nick Horwat | July 23, 2024

It may seem cut and dry who the top defenseman in Pittsburgh Penguins history is, but the players leading up to it have made a case for themselves. While the…

Hockey History – the NHL “Second Six”

Nathaniel Oliver | July 23, 2024

In March 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. Gone…

Today in Hockey History: July 23

Matthew Zator | July 23, 2024

A pair of “Original ”6 National Hockey League rivals made a one-sided trade on this date. Also, July 23 saw a long-time executive take a new job, the face of…

The Great WHL Adventure #4: Medicine Hat Tigers

Dayton Reimer | July 22, 2024

No matter who you cheer for, the first team that made you a hockey fan will always be special. For me, that’s the Medicine Hat Tigers. As soon as my…

Revisiting the Edmonton Oilers’ Disastrous 1990 Draft

Brian Swane | July 22, 2024

In June 1990, the Edmonton Oilers were on top of the world. They had just won their fifth Stanley Cup in seven years, after beating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in…

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