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Revisiting the 2019-20 Vancouver Canucks’ Playoff Run

Matthew Zator | July 5, 2024

After COVID-19 put a halt on the 2019-20 NHL season in March, Vancouver Canucks fans around the world wondered what would happen next. Plenty of questions were presented by fans…

Detroit Red Wings’ 50-Goal Club

Tony Wolak | July 5, 2024

Though the Detroit Red Wings have been around since the 1926-27 season, they’ve only had a few 50-goal scorers don the winged wheel – only six, in fact. While the…

Edmonton Oilers’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time

Matthew Zator | July 5, 2024

*Article was updated in July 2024 The Edmonton Oilers have a long history of prolific goal scorers. Not only that, but they also have a plethora of Hall-of-Fame twine ticklers…

Today in Hockey History: July 5

Matthew Zator | July 5, 2024

Despite no games on the schedule, July 5 has been a rather busy day in National Hockey League history. We’ve seen some familiar faces in new places, plenty of coaching…

2007 NHL Draft: 5 Forgotten Picks

Declan Schroeder | July 4, 2024

The 2007 NHL Entry Draft in Columbus is notable for a number of reasons. It was an American-heavy draft, the first-ever in which U.S.-born players went first and second overall…

The 10 Greatest American Hockey Players Ever

Stephen Ground | July 4, 2024

Hockey has historically been a sport dominated by Canadian players, though in recent years it has become an increasingly international affair. But American players have always had a major role…

Wayne Gretzky Trade Tree: Edmonton to Los Angeles

Conor Power | July 4, 2024

Trade Trees are attractive because they show how things develop over time. There’s a saying in hockey that if “Wayne Gretzky can be traded, anyone can,” and it’s true. When…

Today in Hockey History: July 4

Matthew Zator | July 4, 2024

The 4th of July is usually reserved for fireworks in the sky in the United States. However, there have been plenty of fireworks in the form of big trades and…

Revisiting Calder Trophy Seasons: Cully Dahlstrom’s 1937-38 Season

Andrew Forbes | July 4, 2024

He was commonly referred to as Cully Dahlstrom, but Carl Sidney Dahlstrom was an American-born hockey player who took an extended route to the NHL. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on…

Forgotten Washington Capitals: Matt Cooke

Nathan Moser | July 4, 2024

When hockey fans remember former NHL player Matt Cooke, they may picture him either as a Vancouver Canuck or Pittsburgh Penguin. Both cases are fair. Cooke was in Vancouver for…

Oilers: Top 5 Captains in Edmonton’s NHL History

Brian Swane | July 3, 2024

It’s hard to believe, but the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season will already be Connor McDavid’s ninth year captaining the Edmonton Oilers. The other 14 men who have worn the ‘C’…

Teemu Selanne’s Unbreakable Record

Declan Schroeder | July 3, 2024

76 goals in a rookie season. It’s a total hard to wrap one’s head around. Everyone has a sports record locked in their mind that will live with them forever.…

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Revisiting the 2019-20 Vancouver Canucks’ Playoff Run

Detroit Red Wings’ 50-Goal Club

Edmonton Oilers’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time

Today in Hockey History: July 5

2007 NHL Draft: 5 Forgotten Picks

The 10 Greatest American Hockey Players Ever

Wayne Gretzky Trade Tree: Edmonton to Los Angeles

Today in Hockey History: July 4

Revisiting Calder Trophy Seasons: Cully Dahlstrom’s 1937-38 Season

Forgotten Washington Capitals: Matt Cooke

Oilers: Top 5 Captains in Edmonton’s NHL History

Teemu Selanne’s Unbreakable Record