Revisiting Minnesota Wild Drafts – 2010
The 11th installment in this series has arrived after looking at how the Minnesota Wild did in their first 10 drafts. If you missed any of them or want a refresher, you…
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Revisiting Jim Benning’s Drafts – 2014
Since Jim Benning became general manager of the Vancouver Canucks in 2014, he presided over seven drafts and selected 48 players. Amongst those are current NHL stars Brock Boeser, Quinn…
Rangers’ Most Impactful Trades of All-Time
As an Original Six team, the New York Rangers have been involved in a ton of trades, some of little significance, and some that have shaped or reshaped the entire…
50 in 50 for Mike Bossy
On January 24, 1981, New York Islanders’ winger Mike Bossy became the second player in NHL history to score 50 goals in the first 50 games of a season. The original…
Today in Hockey History: July 13
July 13 has been all about returning to sites of great success throughout National Hockey League history. A handful of Hall of Fame players and coaches made return trips to…
Today in Hockey History: July 12
On this date, the Detroit Red Wings made an addition to their front office that helped change the franchise’s direction. Also, Canada started to build their roster for some of…
1st Overall NHL Draft Picks: Regrets From the Last Decade
Second-guessing is always easy – especially when it comes to amateur drafts in professional sports. How could my team take this player over that one that year? Wasn’t it as…
Remembering the Canadiens’ 2014 Playoff Run
“What if…?” It is one of the most mesmerizing questions ever asked, usually when remembering an event that conjures up memories of what happened, or what could have happened had…
Revisiting the Dan Boyle Trade That’s Still Impacting the Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning recently competed in their first-ever Stanley Cup playoff series against their in-state rival Florida Panthers. The two teams have a long history of playing against each…
NHL Elite: Consistent Point-Per-Game Players
This season, Patrick Kane point-per-game player for the 10th time in his career, becoming the fifth active player to do so. Learn which active players he joined as well as those retired who have the most seasons as point-per-game players.
Top 3 All-Time Blues Goalies
Great teams are often defined by great goaltenders. What would the New Jersey Devils or Colorado Avalanche of the 90s and 2000s be without Martin Brodeur and Patrick Roy? Successful…
Calgary Flames’ 50-Goal Scorers
For a relatively young franchise, the Calgary Flames have seen a great deal of strong individual performances since becoming a National Hockey League club in 1972. In particular, the team…