Ken Dryden’s “The Game,” Still a Classic
If you look at a list of all-time great books about hockey, invariably, Ken Dryden’s The Game will be in the top 10. The book is actually number nine on…
Ken Dryden
Canadiens’ 1970-71 Team Started New Era in Montréal
As the 1960s gave way to the 1970s, the Montréal Canadiens found themselves lagging behind their forever rivals, the Boston Bruins. At the start of the 1970-71 season, The Beantowners…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 8
Aug. 8 is a bittersweet day in National Hockey League history as the hockey world lost one of its greatest players on this date. There were also a pair of…
7 Worst Trades in Boston Bruins History
As mentioned in this article’s companion piece, the Boston Bruins have come out on the winning end of several of the most lopsided trades in NHL history. Milt Schmidt turned…
Greatest Montreal Canadien to Wear Each Jersey Number
Assembling a list of greatest players to ever wear a number is not easy with a franchise as old and as storied as the Montreal Canadiens. It will also leave…
Best NHL Team of All-Time Brackets: 1972-73 Montreal Canadiens
As the most storied organization in NHL history with 24 Stanley Cups, the Montreal Canadiens have had some amazing teams that could be included among the top teams of all…
Best NHL Team of All-Time Brackets: 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens
There have been an insane amount of talented teams that have come from the city of Montreal. In fact, some of the greatest players in the history of the NHL…
Bruins’ All-Time Best Draft Picks
Over the years, the Boston Bruins have had some great success in the NHL Draft. From late-round steals to future Hall of Famers, the B’s front office has managed to…
Canadiens’ 12 Days of Hockeymas: 4 Straight Cups in the 1970s
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 we count down…
NCAA Hockey National Championship History: The 1960s
Since the initial tournament in Colorado Springs in 1948, 72 programs have been crowned the best team in college hockey in the United States. Some obviously won more than others,…
Top 10 Ways to Improve the NHL
The NHL is constantly evolving, always trying to better itself and the game of hockey. This is crucial, as hockey itself evolves and times change. Some of the rule alterations…
Blues Binnington Joins Historic Company
Jordan Binnington has already accomplished a lot in his young NHL career. After emerging from the American Hockey League (AHL) as an almost forgotten San Antonio Rampage prospect, he finished…