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Flyers’ Brian Propp: Close But No Cigar

Justin Giampietro | July 22, 2024

Brian Propp remains more than just a hockey player to the Philadelphia Flyers’ community. A stroke survivor in 2015, he has helped raise awareness for the cause and has had a wonderful impact…

Today in Hockey History: July 22

Matthew Zator | July 22, 2024

This date in National Hockey League history has not been the most eventful by any means, but it has still provided some interesting tidbits. One veteran player got traded twice…

Revisiting the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2019 Free Agency Class

Jack Pallotta | July 22, 2024

Every July, teams around the NHL have a golden opportunity to upgrade their roster. The first week of free agency is one of the most exciting times of the year…

Best & Worst Trades in Winnipeg Jets’ History

Declan Schroeder | July 21, 2024

The Winnipeg Jets, both 1.0 and current versions, have made plenty of trades. Some were downright steals, while others were total flops. Here’s a look at some of both categories,…

Red Wings’ 10 Hall of Famers on 2002 Stanley Cup Team

Patrick Brown | July 21, 2024

The 2001-02 Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings were a sight to behold. Their league-best 116 points were 15 more than any other team that season, and the roster was…

Anaheim Ducks Logo History

Anthony Ciardelli | July 21, 2024

Despite that they’ve only been around for 30 years, the Anaheim Ducks sure do like taking a walk down memory lane. After he spent parts of six seasons with the…

Today in Hockey History: July 21

Matthew Zator | July 21, 2024

July 21 saw the greatest player in National Hockey League history sign on to play for one of its most historic teams. Plus, a franchise-altering player signed his first-ever professional…

Today in Hockey History: July 20

Matthew Zator | July 20, 2024

July 20 has been an eventful date in National Hockey League history despite no games being played. A Hall of Fame goaltender finally landed in a spot where he can…

Peter “Foppa” Forsberg: A Biography

Nathaniel Oliver | July 20, 2024

The year is 1994. The location is Lillehammer, Norway. It’s a sudden-death shootout in the Olympic hockey finals. With the crowd screaming, Peter Forsberg is at the opposite blue line staring at…

Revisiting the Maple Leafs’ Jake Muzzin Trade

Spencer Lazary | July 20, 2024

It’s been more than five years since the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Jake Muzzin from the Los Angeles Kings, in a trade on Jan. 28, 2019, that had fans ecstatic.…

Detroit Red Wings ‘Magic Man’ – Pavel Datsyuk

Devin Little | July 20, 2024

Pull up Siri or whatever AI assistant you have on your phone and then ask it “who is the Magic Man?” Seriously, do it, I’ll wait. Pavel “The Magic Man”…

The Boss of Long Island: Mike Bossy’s Life Story

Justin Caron | July 19, 2024

Today, we turn back time to appreciate the life and career of New York Islanders’ great, Mike Bossy. He was a four-time Stanley Cup champion and one of the most…

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