Top 10 Weirdest Goalies in NHL History
It’s a commonly-held belief in NHL circles, and hockey in general, that goalies tend to be a bit weird. It’s more strange to find a goalie that isn’t weird than…
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2000 NHL Draft: 21 Goalies Selected Before Henrik Lundqvist
Based on Henrik Lundqvist’s career statistics, one might think that the New York Rangers goaltender was a top pick in the NHL Draft. However, some might be hard pressed to…
Talbot, Dubnyk, & Bryzgalov Thrived With the Wild After Leaving the Oilers
If the recent showing between the Minnesota Wild and the Edmonton Oilers is any indication, the Oilers let a good goalie go. It’s always easier in hindsight, but it’s hard…
Flyers Need Their Goaltenders to Return to Jennings Trophy Conversation
The goaltender(s) from the NHL team that allowed the fewest goals against in a season are awarded the William M. Jennings Trophy. This requires the winner(s) to play at least…
Biggest NHL Buyouts Still Being Paid Through the 2020-21 Season
It is always tough for a general manager to realize that the only way to get rid of a bad contract is to buy it out. Many NHL teams have…
They Wore It Once: Ducks Players and Their Unique Numbers
The Anaheim Ducks have had several iconic sweater numbers throughout their 26-year history. At the top of that list are Paul Kariya, Teemu Selanne and Scott Niedermayer, with their numbers,…
Top 5 Goalies from 2000 NHL Draft
The 2000 NHL Draft is one of the more infamous drafts in NHL history. The New York Islanders made history by picking a goaltender first overall. It was the first…
History of Flyers’ Ineptitude in Net
Twenty years ago, during Flyers’ legend Ron Hextall’s second stint with the team, the Flyers advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals but were swept by the Detroit Red Wings. Hextall’s…
Worst Flyers Free Agent Signings Since 2010
Yesterday, I looked at the top free agent signings the Flyers had made since 2010. The point was that in those years we saw deals made by former GM Paul…
Ilya Bryzgalov Wants an NHL Comeback
To call him an interesting personality would be an understatement. But regardless of how you see Ilya Bryzgalov, you may get a chance to see the HBO 24/7 star in…
Intriguing Players in Wild History
It has been 15 years since the Minnesota Wild began play in the NHL, making the franchise a fairly young one when compared to the rest of the league. But…
Michal Neuvirth Will Make a Big Impact in Goal
The Philadelphia Flyers have long been an organization known for it’s goaltending issues. However, over the past few seasons the Flyers finally seem to have found some stability in net. Steve Mason, acquired…