Calgary Flames’ 50-Goal Scorers
For a relatively young franchise, the Calgary Flames have seen a great deal of strong individual performances since becoming a National Hockey League club in 1972. In particular, the team…
Joe Nieuwendyk
3 Devils That Were One-Hit Wonders
There was a time when the New Jersey Devils were Stanley Cup contenders every season. While the Devils’ Stanley Cup championship rosters included notable skaters and future Hockey Hall of…
7 Highly Questionable HHoF Selections
Written by Bill Schoeninger in 2014. Founded in 1943, the Hockey Hall of Fame has inducted 381 players, coaches, executives and officials for their tremendous contributions to the sport. While…
Dallas Stars Trade Deadline History
The Dallas Stars have had their mix of big moves and quiet appearances at the NHL trade deadline. Let’s dive into the specifics of that history. Stars Best Trade Deadline…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 17
Both 500 and 13 were magic numbers on this date in National Hockey League history. Three was a pretty big number, too, as a slew of Hockey Hall of Famers…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 10
Sept. 10 has been a pretty busy date throughout National Hockey League history. Two “Original 6” rivals made a trade that left only one side feeling good years later. A…
Gretzky & Tavares Headline NHLers With Lacrosse Backgrounds
In recent years, Carolina Hurricanes’ winger Andrei Svechnikov has popularized “The Michigan Goal”, also dubbed a “lacrosse-style goal.” However, the NHL boasts numerous connections to lacrosse outside of the Michigan…
Dallas Stars’ All-Time Greatest Trades
We recently took a look at the best trades that Jim Nill has made in his time with the Dallas Stars. However, do those moves stand up to all of…
Flames 12 Days of Hockeymas: 3 Calder Trophy Winners
The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as…
Flames 12 Days of Hockeymas: 10 Best Centers in Franchise History
The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as…
Flames Need to Honour Former Greats the Right Way
It was pure coincidence that I happened to be at the Saddledome on that chilly February night in 2012. As I walked through the concourse, they were handing out special…
5 Jets 1.0 Draft Misses & Who They Didn’t Pick
It happens to every NHL team. A player they draft doesn’t work out, while other players who were available and selected soon after go on to have long, illustrious careers.…