The Chris Chelios Trade Revisited THW Archives | July 18, 2024 It’s rare that one trade catches an entire sport by surprise, but when the Montreal Canadiens dealt defenseman Chris Chelios and a second-round draft choice to the Chicago Blackhawks for…
Today in Hockey History: June 25 Matthew Zator | June 25, 2024 June 25 has been an important date for the National Hockey League and its growth from six to the soon-to-be 32 teams. Also, this date brought us some important rule…
Montreal Canadiens: Drafting Is Not for Pleasing, It’s for Winning Karine Hains | May 14, 2024 The oldest franchise in the NHL doesn’t operate within the same rules as other teams; they have unwritten rules to contend with. First, the Montreal Canadiens’ head coach must speak…
Today in Hockey History: March 11 Matthew Zator | March 11, 2024 The rivalry between Boston and Montreal is one of the best in National Hockey League history, and both franchises had numerous memories on this date. The pioneers of the sport…
Top 10 Highest Scoring NHL Games of the Modern Era Alex Chauvancy | February 19, 2024 Offense is making a comeback in the NHL. Games are finishing with higher scores, as the Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks displayed in a 17-goal affair on Feb. 19, 2024.…
Blackhawks & Chelios: Together Again Greg Boysen | January 25, 2024 For nine years, Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Chelios was one of the most beloved players in Chicago Blackhawks history. He fell out of favor with Blackhawks fans shortly after…
Canadiens’ Legend Says Matthews, McDavid Get Canada Closer to Cup Jim Parsons | June 23, 2022 How much do individual awards actually mean to professional hockey players? If you were to ask Auston Matthews — who won the Hart Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award on…
Revisiting the Blackhawks’ 1980 Draft Greg Boysen | August 27, 2021 We will spend some time during the dull days of August and September looking back at the recent draft history of the Chicago Blackhawks. Before we get to the years…
Top 5 Captains in Blackhawks History Meghan Dillon | January 29, 2021 To be named the captain of an NHL team is an honor. He is the first to hoist the Stanley Cup after a victory and is often the center of…
Chicago Blackhawks With 100-Point Seasons Gail Kauchak | September 6, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks are an Original Six franchise with a rich and extensive history. Since their founding in 1926, the team has won six Stanley Cups including three championships from…
Blackhawks & Oilers Playoff History: A Path to the Stanley Cup Final Greg Boysen | July 30, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers will start their best-of-five Qualifying Round series on Saturday. This marks the fifth time these two franchises have met in the Stanley Cup playoffs…
Forgotten Former Lighting Players Who Will Shock You Ryan Szporer | April 2, 2020 Considering the powerhouse the Tampa Bay Lightning have become, it’s easy to forget their early years. Or, at least, it’s easy to want to forget, if you’re a fan. From…