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Oilers: Holland’s 3 Best and Worst Moves as GM

Rupert McDonald | June 28, 2024

One of the worst-kept secrets in hockey is over, as it was officially confirmed on Thursday (June 27) that Ken Holland will not be returning as the general manager (GM)…

Winnipeg Jets’ Second-Round Draft Pick History

Declan Schroeder | June 28, 2024

The Winnipeg Jets don’t have a first-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft as they traded it to the Montreal Canadiens for Sean Monahan in February in their attempt…

Colorado Avalanche’s 5 Biggest Draft Busts

Ryan Womeldorf | June 27, 2024

The NHL Entry Draft is a time of promise for every team. Whether it be in the first round or the seventh, teams are trying to uncover the next foundational…

Blue Jackets: Revisiting the Artemi Panarin Trade

THW Archives | June 27, 2024

Bread anyone? It’s been approximately six years since the Russian sensation and “Bread Man”, Artemi Panarin, was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a move that sent shock waves…

Buffalo Sabres’ Best Trades Ever

Matthew Morris | June 27, 2024

When it comes to making trades, every team in professional sports has had both successes and failures, and the Buffalo Sabres are no different. In the team’s ongoing, 54-year history, some…

Avs’ 1st Round Draft Picks 2013-22: Where Are They Now?

Len Vlahos | June 27, 2024

Whether building for the future or looking to contend in the here and now, first-round draft picks are an opportunity for a team to transform its organization. Some players achieve…

Today in Hockey History: June 27

Matthew Zator | June 27, 2024

A pair of National Hockey League Entry Drafts were held on this date, with both teams from the Sunshine State getting a crack at the top pick. Also, the NHL’s…

Former Maple Leaf Sergei Berezin Dead at 52

Hunter Crowther | June 26, 2024

The National Hockey League’s Alumni Association announced June 26 that former NHL player Sergei Berezin has died. He was 52. “The NHL Alumni Association is heartbroken to learn of the…

Buffalo Sabres’ 5 Biggest Draft Blunders

Ryan Womeldorf | June 26, 2024

All ground has been covered as it relates to the 2024 NHL Draft. Every prospect has been pored over to the nth degree. Mock drafts have been performed by everyone…

Non-Canadian-Born Captains to Win the Stanley Cup

Ryan Gagne | June 26, 2024

On Monday, June 24, 2024, the Florida Panthers captured their first Stanley Cup title in a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. When NHL commissioner Gary Bettman came…

Rick DiPietro: A Promising Career Cut Short

Dayton Reimer | June 26, 2024

For years, Rick DiPietro has been considered one of the biggest draft busts of all time, and it’s hard to argue against it. Selected first overall in 2000 by the…

2013 NHL Entry Draft: Where Are They Now?

Eugene Helfrick | June 26, 2024

With the 2013 NHL Entry Draft more than 10 years old, let’s look back at the top picks to see how their careers have progressed. So, have the top-10 picks…

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