Inducting the Eagle. Ed Belfour Enters the Hockey Hall of Fame
He will go down as one of the best goalers of all time. Tonight, Ed Belfour will take his place into the Hockey Hall of Fame alongside other greats Joe Nieuwendyk,…
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Norris Trophy Mythology: Nicklas Lidstrom’s Quest For Number Eight
In any conversation about the most prolific defencemen of all time you will undoubtedly hear the mention of names like Bobby Orr, Doug Harvey, Raymond Borque, and Paul Coffey. Along…
Shanahan Sets Right Tone With Lengthy Suspensions
During his playing days, Brendan Shanahan was a no nonsense player. He came to work, did his job, and expected others to do the same. He was as tough as…
The Bob Suter Story: The Power of Twenty
In sports, twenty has graced the backs of a number of Hall of Famers, causing ten MLB teams, two NFL teams, the Portland Trailblazers and the Los Angeles Kings to retire the number. In other corners of the NHL, one name is associated with the number twenty: Suter.
Is Pavel Bure a Hall of Famer?
For as long as there are Halls of Fame, fans, critics and players will debate on who should and should not be inducted and given legendary status. There are those…
Mark Recchi and the Hall of Fame Debate
It’s been a long ride for Mark Recchi. The 43-year-old Kamloops, B.C. native called it quits Wednesday night following his third and final Stanley Cup victory. It’s hardly a surprise,…
Book Review: Queens of the Ice
Carly Adams adds to the case for Hilda Ranscombe and the Preston Rivulettes’ induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Toronto – I hope you’re listening. Queens of the…
What makes a Hall of Famer? A Flames case study
As the National Hockey League season progresses towards its conclusion – and the Calgary Flames playoff hopes diminish – one aspect of the season that may fly under the radar…
Lanny McDonald – Ask the Alumni
Our first guest for the “Ask the Alumni” series at The Hockey Writers was Stanley Cup Champion and Hall of Fame member Lanny McDonald. Readers sent in their questions, and the hockey legend himself answered them.
O’Ree deserves to be in the Hall of Fame
By Steve Kendall With the 2010 Hall of Fame induction weekend upon us, it is a good time to reflect on who is missing from the hallowed halls in Toronto.…
My Top 10 Steve Yzerman Moments
I still find it hard to believe that it’s been over three years now since I last saw Steve Yzerman lace up his skates for the Red Wings. Known as…
Does Eric Lindros Belong in the Hall of Fame?
“The Next One!” “The Big E!” “A Linebacker on Skates!” All of these monikers were used to describe Eric Lindros. Few players, if any, will ignite such a heated debate…