Today in Hockey History: June 3
One of the most memorable penalties in Stanley Cup Final history was called on this date. Also, June 3 was a hectic day for the front office in Motown and…
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Oilers’ Spookiest Halloween Games
It’s a very happy Halloween in Oil Country this year, where hockey fans are being treated to one of the best starts in Edmonton Oilers franchise history and hoping they’re…
5 Oilers From the Dynasty Era Who Returned to Play in Edmonton
Dozens of players, at one point in time or another, helped the Edmonton Oilers capture five Stanley Cups between 1984 and 1990. By the mid-90s, only a couple remained with…
Marty McSorley: An Often Forgotten LA King
Marty McSorley was a 6-foot-1, 236-pound right-handed defenseman who could also play on the wing. He’s mainly remembered for being an enforcer who wasn’t afraid to drop the gloves, but…
The Most Underrated Kings Defensemen of All Time
See our picks for most underrated Kings forwards of all time here >>> See our picks for most underrated Kings goalie of all time here>>> Here’s a few guidelines for…
Hockey Champions League Not Worthwhile for NHL
There have been renewed rumblings about a hockey Champions League tournament in the vein of UEFA’s soccer Champions League. The idea is not new, having been discussed many times in…
Ineffective Headshot Rule Signals Time To Eliminate Instigator Rule
It seems that the NHL’s Rule 48 on illegal checks to the head, instituted three years ago to curb concussions, isn’t working according to new research from Toronto’s St. Michael’s…
Ask The Alumni – Send Us A Question For Marty McSorley
Since November, The Hockey Writers and the NHL Alumni Association have teamed up for a monthly series called Ask the Alumni. It provides us with the opportunity to shine a…
So, You Hate Sean Avery?
Sean Avery, the league’s super pest. He makes his living by getting under the skin of his opponents. You either love him or hate him and you only love him…