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Canadiens’ Biggest Draft Busts of the 2010s

THW Archives | June 14, 2024

With an NHL-leading 24 Stanley Cups, the Montreal Canadiens are a bit of an enigma. They have the pedigree, but consistent success eludes them year to year, leading fans and…

Epic Comebacks: History of Stanley Cup Playoff 3-0 Series Deficits

Ryan Gagne | June 14, 2024

The first team to win the Stanley Cup was in 1893, and since its inaugural season in 1917-18, NHL teams have played through a grueling playoff tournament to claim the…

Today in Hockey History: June 14

Matthew Zator | June 14, 2024

This is one of the most memorable dates ever on Broadway, and it has nothing to do with a musical. Hockey fans in the Big Apple waited 54 seasons for…

Philadelphia Flyers’ Top 5 Drafted Wingers in Franchise History

Matthew Ward | June 14, 2024

The 2024 NHL Entry Draft will take place on June 28, 2024, at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The Philadelphia Flyers have the 12th pick in the first round. With…

Montreal Canadiens’ 2012 Draft Class Revisited

Shawn Wilken | June 13, 2024

In 2012, the Montreal Canadiens ushered in a new era with general manager Marc Bergevin joining the club and assuming responsibility of the team’s future. His tenure started with the…

Sid the Kid vs. Super Mario: Crosby Still Falls Short

Sylvie McCarthy | June 13, 2024

Sidney Crosby just finished his 17th season as captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins and played some of the best hockey of his career. At 36 years old, he is showing…

NHL’s Top 5 All-Time Indigenous Players

Trege Wilson | June 13, 2024

*This was originally published in June 2021 The NHL has had 7,623 players suit up since it first started in 1917. Of those 7,000-plus players, only about 80 have been…

Today in Hockey History: June 13

Matthew Zator | June 13, 2024

This date in National Hockey League history has seen a lot of memorable moments throughout the decades. The greatest coach in the history of the game went out in style,…

3 Kings’ Draft Picks That Didn’t Work Out in LA

Austin Stanovich | June 12, 2024

The Los Angeles Kings‘ draft history has been solid. They’ve had some big misses in the past, but overall have been consistent with their ability to draft. Where they’ve been…

Oldest Players with 100-Point Seasons

Kyle Gipe | June 12, 2024

It is difficult to score in the NHL. Not exactly breaking news. That’s why only nine players, including Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Artemi Panarin, David Pastrnak, and J.T. Miller, reached…

The Red Wings Should Retire Henrik Zetterberg’s Number

Devin Little | June 12, 2024

The Detroit Red Wings are incredibly stingy when it comes to retiring numbers. To date, they have only retired eight jerseys with the recent inclusion of Red Kelly’s number 4.…

Today in Hockey History: June 12

Matthew Zator | June 12, 2024

Fans in Pittsburgh have been given two huge reasons to celebrate on this date over the years. Also, on June 12, two of the greatest players in NHL history were…

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