The Best NHL Forwards Ever: A Lineup For the Ages
Over the National Hockey League’s 101 year history, we have had many legendary players take part in the coolest game on ice. The storied franchises of the Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton…
Mario Lemieux
The 5 Greatest Hockey Players Ever
This post about the greatest hockey players ever was first published in July 2015 by former THW writer Felix Sicard. We can’t imagine the list changing anytime soon. Sidney Crosby…
Penguins’ CEO David Morehouse’s Resignation Signals the End of an Era
There’s been a lot of talk about how the 2021-22 season could be the last go-round for the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ core that has carried the team for a decade and…
Today in Hockey History: April 25
April 25 has provided us with some great playoff moments throughout the history of the National Hockey League. Two of the greatest players to ever lace up a pair of…
Remembering What Made Mario Lemieux the Greatest
*This article was originally published in 2018 Equal parts exhilarating and devastating, sports are quite simply unpredictable. Ask the city of Pittsburgh. This week 25 years ago, Penguins fans experienced…
Today in Hockey History: April 9
April 9 has been a huge date in Stanley Cup Playoffs history, including a memorable night for one of the most famous families in the game. Let’s begin our daily…
5 Greatest Canadian Hockey Players Ever
Since the NHL formed back in 1917, fans have seen a plethora of talent come and go. There have been many greats in the past, plenty of whom are still…
Today in Hockey History: April 5
This has been a very eventful date in National Hockey League history. One of the craziest final days to a regular-season occurred, while one of the greatest players to ever…
The Best Nicknames in Hockey
Colorful hockey nicknames are an integral part of the game’s history. They’re as much a part of hockey as the blue line. You’re given one early by your mite’s coach…
Today in Hockey History: April 3
April 3 was a big date for the Original Six cities of Boston and Toronto. Plus, the most successful father-son duo in National Hockey League history had major milestones. The…
Penguins’ Most Creative Player Nicknames Through the Years
Every professional hockey player acquires a nickname by the end of his career, whether he plays just a few games or a collection of seasons. These nicknames are often simple,…
Today in Hockey History: March 24
Today’s trip through the history of the game takes to some of the most storied cities in the National Hockey League. We will make stops in Detroit, Montreal, Chicago, Toronto…