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Today in Hockey History: June 9

Matthew Zator | June 9, 2024

June 9 might be the busiest day, historically, for the month. This date in National Hockey League history includes some memorable Stanley Cup coronations, with one legend retiring and another…

Top Lines in Colorado Avalanche History

J.D. Killian | June 8, 2024

The Colorado Avalanche have played host to some of the best hockey players in the league. During their run of multiple championships, and even beyond, the Avalanche have frequently had…

Today in Hockey History: June 8

Matthew Zator | June 8, 2024

June 8 is mostly remembered for two things; plenty of Stanley Cup Final action and multiple coaching changes. Also, one of the most memorable Entry Drafts in National Hockey League…

Blue Jackets’ Don Waddell’s Best Moves as a GM

Nicholas Arnold | June 8, 2024

The Columbus Blue Jackets have their new general manager (GM). Don Waddell has almost 40 years of experience managing hockey teams in various leagues. He’s been in the NHL since…

Pelle Lindbergh Remembered

THW Archives | June 7, 2024

Originally written in Nov. 2013 by Shawn Reznick. Pelle Lindbergh was regarded as one of the greatest Flyers goalies. Here now are some memories of the star netminder. Next to…

Brad Treliving’s 5 Best & Worst Trades as Flames GM

Rob Couch | June 7, 2024

Brad Treliving was just over a week short of hitting the nine-year mark as the Calgary Flames general manager (GM). He was hired in April 2014 after the team had…

Revisiting the Canadiens’ 2018 NHL Draft: Best in Almost 3 Decades

Blain Potvin | June 7, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens had six top 90 picks heading into the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. A good draft is when you can get two regulars from it, which the Habs already have. That…

5 Oilers with Stanley Cup Final Experience

Brian Swane | June 7, 2024

The 2024 Stanley Cup Final begins Saturday (June 8) at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, where the Florida Panthers will host the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the best-of-seven…

Detroit Red Wings’ 2018 Draft Regrets

Evan Sabourin | June 7, 2024

We’ve all heard the saying, “You can’t move forward if you’re always looking back”. This rings true for the Detroit Red Wings organization when you refer to the mishap that occurred…

Forgotten Washington Capitals: Phil Housley

Nathan Moser | June 7, 2024

When it comes to statistically the best defensemen in NHL history in points, the first name is Ray Bourque, who played for the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche. He finished…

Today in Hockey History: June 7

Matthew Zator | June 7, 2024

There was still plenty of hockey played on June 7, and we got to see a trio of unique Stanley Cup winners, some overtime drama, clutch goaltending, and one streak…

Ducks’ Stanley Cup Memories: June 6, 2007

Jordan Reinhardt | June 7, 2024

With the final round of this season’s Stanley Cup Playoffs contested between the high-flying Edmonton Oilers and tenacious Florida Panthers just around the corner, it seems appropriate to recall the…

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