Peter “Foppa” Forsberg: A Biography
The year is 1994. The location is Lillehammer, Norway. It’s a sudden death shootout in the Olympic hockey finals. With the crowd screaming, Peter Forsberg is at the opposite blue line staring…
Peter Forsberg
Today in Hockey History: July 20
July 20 has been an eventful date in National Hockey League history despite no games being played. A Hall of Fame goaltender finally landed in a spot where he can…
Flyers’ 10 Best First-Round Picks All-Time
The Philadelphia Flyers have had themselves their fair share of great first-round picks through the years, and since they are set to pick fifth overall this year, it’s a good…
Top Lines in Colorado Avalanche History
The Colorado Avalanche have played host to some of the best hockey players in the league. During their run of multiple championships, and even beyond, the Avalanche have frequently had…
Revisiting the Oilers’ Stunning 1998 Playoff Upset of the Avalanche
On Thursday (May 26) the Edmonton Oilers punched their ticket to the Western Conference Final with a 5-4 overtime victory over the Calgary Flames to win their second-round series 4-1.…
Flyers’ History of High First-Round Picks Leaves Something to Be Desired
The Philadelphia Flyers finished 29th in the league this season and will pick fifth overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal. The New Jersey Devils jumped them and…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 27
Two of the most legendary players to ever play in the National Hockey League were traded on this date. Also, Feb. 27 was a very date in the city of…
World Junior Championship All-Time Leading Scorers
The World Junior Championships are here. It is one of the best hockey tournaments of the year. The kids bring so much excitement to the rinks – it’s infectious. Pile…
NHL Draft History: Ranking Sweden’s Best First Rounders
The NHL launched the Amateur Draft in 1963 before rebranding it as the Entry Draft in 1979. There have been 59 events in the league’s history, including the one recently…
Nordiques/Avalanche Players with 100-Point Seasons
With two Stanley Cups and six Hockey Hall of Famers in their 41-year franchise history, the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche have had six 100-plus point players on their team. The club…
Senators Rolled Dice and Lost at 1993 World Juniors
“I’m glad I got drafted first, because no one remembers number two.” That quote, recklessly spilling out of the mouth of Alexandre Daigle after he was selected first overall at…
Avalanche/Nordiques Top 10 Goal Scorers All-Time
Have you ever wondered who the top goalscorers are in Colorado Avalanche/Quebec Nordiques franchise history? Wonder no more. The franchise has had an interesting history that boasts some Hall of…