Hellebuyck, Demko & Bobrovsky Named Vezina Trophy Finalists Nick Haydon | April 29, 2024 Connor Helleybuck, Thatcher Demko, and Sergei Bobrovsky were named finalists for the Vezina Trophy, awarded every season “to the goaltender adjudged to be the best at his position.” The finalists…
The Rise & Fall of Andrew Raycroft Tony Wolak | April 25, 2024 Eighteen years ago, Boston Bruins goaltender Andrew Raycroft took the National Hockey League by storm. Boston’s fifth-round pick in 1998 had spent the previous three seasons bouncing back and forth on…
Top 5 Goaltenders of the 1970s THW Archives | April 19, 2024 Ranking all-time greats, no matter the sport, is a near-impossible task. Almost every era is drastically different from the next and the game of hockey is no different. With that…
Rangers’ Goalie Showdown – Lundqvist vs. Richter Brendan Azoff | April 17, 2024 As an original six franchise, countless greats have donned the New York Rangers sweater since their establishment in 1926. When it comes to the netminders, two men stand out above…
4 NHL Backup Goalies Who Should Be Starters Eugene Helfrick | April 15, 2024 One can argue that the hardest position to properly fill in hockey is the role of backup goaltender. Not only do you need an NHL-caliber goalie who is able to perform…
Do You Know Your NHL Goalie Trivia? Jeff Seide | April 12, 2024 Goalies are often compared by their win-loss record, goals against average, and number of shutouts and Stanley Cups won. This article is about the lesser-known records. The obscure ones. Facts…
Top 3 All-Time Oilers Goalies THW Archives | April 5, 2024 Goaltending: hockey’s most precarious and polarizing position. The masked men often take the blame when the team loses, and receive little credit when they win. They face 100 MPH slap…
Red Wings Need a No. 1 Goaltender to Take the Next Step Devin Little | April 5, 2024 Since the 2014-15 season, the Detroit Red Wings have relied on two goaltenders to lead the team through the regular season. Often called a “1A/1B” tandem, this goaltending strategy recognizes…
7 Things About Roberto Luongo Kyle Gipe | April 4, 2024 Roberto Luongo is one of the most accomplished goaltenders in league history and ranks among the best at the position in numerous categories. But not only was he an elite…
Canadiens Proven Justified Keeping Primeau over Allen Ryan Szporer | April 4, 2024 The Molson Cup winner for March, Montreal Canadiens goalie Cayden Primeau’s case is proving them right for picking him over Jake Allen.
Top 3 All-Time Flyers Goalies THW Archives | April 3, 2024 While most jokes about the Philadelphia Flyers are aimed at the guys who play between the pipes, the Flyers actually have a rich history of goalies. Unfortunately, for recent teams…
3 Stanley Cup Winners That Made a Late Season Goalie Change Andrew McGuinness | April 3, 2024 No position is more heavily scrutinized heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs than goaltending. Many mighty squads have met their demise over the years when their backstop turned into a…