Flames: Top 5 Captains in Calgary’s NHL History Rupert McDonald | July 3, 2024 Following the departure of Mark Giordano, the Calgary Flames went two seasons without a captain until Mikael Backlund was bestowed the honour. He has had some big shoes to fill.…
Today in Hockey History: July 3 Matthew Zator | July 3, 2024 July 3 has seen a lot of activity by numerous Hall of Famers. Some of the best players in National Hockey League history were either changing teams, retiring, or being…
The Best Free Agent Signings in NHL History THW Archives | July 2, 2024 Free agency is a very important aspect of the NHL. The best NHL free agent signings, typically of players with high skill, retain the ability to drastically improve a given team…
The Worst Free Agent Signings in NHL History THW Archives | July 2, 2024 NHL free agency generates a large amount of excitement throughout the hockey world every year. In some cases, an NHL team will make a great signing, acquiring a player through…
Today in Hockey History: July 2 Matthew Zator | July 2, 2024 Usually, July 1 is reserved for the signing of big free-agent contracts, but July 2 has seen its fair share of new deals getting done too. One Hall of Fame…
5 Greatest Canadian Hockey Players Ever Colton Pankiw | July 1, 2024 Since the NHL was formed back in 1917, fans have seen a plethora of talent come and go. There have been many greats in the past, plenty of whom are…
7 Cool Things About Jarome Iginla: Calgary Flames Hall of Famer The Old Prof | July 1, 2024 Former Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla was both a great hockey player and a class act. Now, he’s in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Related: Meet the 2020 Hockey Hall…
Calgary Flames: Revisiting the Jarome Iginla Trade Colton Pankiw | July 1, 2024 Over 11 years ago, in late March 2013, Calgary Flames fans were heartbroken to see not only their best leader but one of the best leaders in NHL history in…
Edmonton Oilers’ 3 Best July 1 Free-Agent Signings Brian Swane | July 1, 2024 For many years, the NHL’s free-agency period has annually opened on Canada Day. Except for a few seasons affected by factors such as the pandemic or a work stoppage, July…
Today in Hockey History: July 1 Matthew Zator | July 1, 2024 July 1 has been a big news day for the National Hockey League in recent years, thanks to the start of free agency. In addition to some big contracts getting…
Subban-Weber Trade Revisited Brandon Share-Cohen | June 30, 2024 In a year that could be described as atrocious for Weber, Subban was outstanding. Subban played all 82 regular season games, finished with 59 points and was plus-18. Although the Predators did not make it as far in the playoffs as they did the previous season, Subban still managed to notch 9 points in 13 playoff games. Up to this point, the clear-cut winners of the trade were the Predators, although the play of both players in the following season would slightly even things out.
Top 3 Worst Free Agent Signings in Maple Leafs History Spencer Lazary | June 30, 2024 In free agency, some clubs take a big swing at a player on the open market and after the first year, it looks to be a waste of money. This…