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The Sad Reality of the Presidents’ Trophy “Curse”

Dayton Reimer | June 4, 2024

The Boston Bruins made history in 2022-23, finishing with 65 wins and 135 points, the highest totals any team has accumulated in the 100-plus years of the NHL, surpassing the…

Remembering Viktor Tikhonov: A Hockey Legend

THW Archives | June 4, 2024

Most North American hockey observers remember Viktor Tikhonov as a harsh taskmaster, who ruled over his players like a drill sergeant, barking out orders and letting them know who was…

Today in Hockey History: June 4

Matthew Zator | June 4, 2024

June 4 saw one of the greatest hockey players ever to take the ice put an end to his legendary career. In addition, there was plenty of National Hockey League…

Revisiting Flyers’ Drafts with Multiple 1st-Round Picks

Andrew McGuinness | June 4, 2024

The Philadelphia Flyers will find themselves in unfamiliar territory during the first round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft on June 28. For starters, they’ll be at Sphere in Las…

Do You Know Your Red Wings Trivia?

THW Archives | June 3, 2024

Are you a die-hard Detroit Red Wings fan? Think you know all there is to know about the team? Let’s find out. We’ve dug into the past to pull out some…

Darryl Sittler – Toronto Maple Leafs Legend

THW Archives | June 3, 2024

Darryl Sittler, the most popular player in Toronto Maple Leafs history, captured the imagination of hockey fans everywhere. In his 15-year NHL career, he scored 484 goals, 637 assists, and 1,121 points in…

Colorado Avalanche Franchise Jersey History

Kerry Collins | June 3, 2024

Since beginning play in the 1917-18 season, the NHL and its teams have seen drastic changes as well as improvements regarding team uniforms. Not only have jersey designs changed throughout…

Revisiting the Bruins’ Jim Craig Trade with the Flames

Ryan Gagne | June 2, 2024

Jim Craig is an American sports hero from Easton, Massachusetts, who played three seasons at Boston University and won an Olympic Gold Medal at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake…

Today in Hockey History: June 2

Matthew Zator | June 2, 2024

June 2 was another busy day in National Hockey League history. In addition to plenty of overtime Stanley Cup Final action, there were also some big coaching moves, a new…

Sharks’ Best Players in Franchise History

Josh Frojelin | June 2, 2024

The San Jose Sharks are a team that lack the history of the Montreal Canadiens. The team’s beginning in the league saw San Jose take part in the 1991 Expansion…

Oilers’ Decade of Darkness-Ending Team: Where Are They Now?

Rob Couch | June 2, 2024

If you are a long-time Edmonton Oilers fan, you have suffered through the “Decade of Darkness” from 2006 to 2016, when the team failed to make the playoffs. At the…

Forgotten Pittsburgh Penguins: Luc Robitaille and Zigmund Palffy

George Majchrzak | June 1, 2024

Recently I wrote about Sergei Zubov and Bryan Smolinski, two players who appeared in only one season, albeit laudable, with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1995-96. It got me thinking about…

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