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Bruce McNall: His Rise and Fall

THW Archives | June 17, 2024

On Aug. 9, 1988, the hockey world changed forever. The Edmonton Oilers traded the Great One, Wayne Gretzky, along with Marty McSorley and Mike Krushelnyski, to the Los Angeles Kings…

Today in Hockey History: June 17

Matthew Zator | June 17, 2024

There was a trio of Stanley Cup Final games played on this date with one providing and huge upset and another extending the season for one last game. Also, an…

Today in Hockey History: June 16

Matthew Zator | June 16, 2024

There was only one game played on June 16, and it brought the Stanley Cup back to Motown for the second straight year. This date in NHL history also saw…

The Worst 1st Overall Draft Pick…Ever

Dayton Reimer | June 16, 2024

The 2024 Draft is set for June 28, and the San Jose Sharks, with the first overall pick, are starting to dream of adding that next great piece to their…

5 Worst Trades in Rangers History

Tom Castro | June 16, 2024

The New York Rangers have been on the move the past two years, having found their way back to consistent playoff contention after a four-year rebuilding project. Unfortunately, the franchise’s…

Top 5 Father-Son Duos in NHL History

Jeff Seide | June 16, 2024

Father-son bloodlines are deeply rooted in the NHL. And with every passing NHL Draft, it seems there’s high-end talent continuing to be passed-on. It’s a family tradition. Fathers teach their…

NHL Hat Tricks History & Fun Facts

Matthew Zator | June 15, 2024

A hat trick is one of the NHL’s rarest achievements with only 115 during the 2023-24 season. That’s rarer than a shutout, with 134 in 2023-24, or a shorthanded goal,…

Capitals Have History on Their Side With 17th Pick

Nathan Moser | June 15, 2024

The Washington Capitals are currently selecting with the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. They have held this exact spot on multiple occasions before throughout their history.…

Today in Hockey History: June 15

Matthew Zator | June 15, 2024

Hockey fans in Bean Town have enjoyed what they have seen on this date. Fans in the Windy City can’t complain either. This date has also seen numerous players join…

Oilers Have History of Heartbreak in Game 4 When Trailing Series 3-0

Brian Swane | June 15, 2024

Captain Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers face incredibly long odds as they look to rally from trailing 3-0 against the Florida Panthers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. Edmonton…

Blue Jackets’ 5 Biggest Draft Busts of All-Time

Nicholas Arnold | June 14, 2024

Draft day hasn’t always been kind to the Columbus Blue Jackets – especially in their early years. While the team was often loaded with high selections, some swings and misses…

Maple Leafs’ Draft Picks That Got Away

Peter Baracchini | June 14, 2024

The Toronto Maple Leafs team of the early 2000s was one of the most beloved by Leafs Nation. With names like Mats Sundin, Gary Roberts, Darcy Tucker, Bryan McCabe, Alexander…

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