Today in Hockey History: March 27 Matthew Zator | March 27, 2024 One of the greatest defensemen to ever play in the National Hockey League had a handful of big moments on March 27. A legendary run began in Vancouver after a…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 15 Matthew Zator | August 15, 2023 Aug. 15 has been a very interesting day in National Hockey League history. This date has seen a pair of successful coaches find new jobs. Also, a current franchise filed…
Today in Hockey History: July 25 Matthew Zator | July 25, 2023 One of the most colorful coaches in the history of the National Hockey League got his first job in the league on this date. Also, a pair of elite goaltenders…
Maple Leafs Are Suffering The Curse of Harold Ballard The Old Prof | March 6, 2023 On Saturday, March 4, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost 4-1 to the Vancouver Canucks. While teams lose regularly, even the best ones, what set this game apart in my mind…
Roger Neilson: Coaching Genius & Innovator Matthew Zator | July 27, 2021 The late Roger Neilson will forever go down as one of the most unique coaches in NHL history. His style, personality, and willingness to do anything to gain an upper…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Final Lines, Robertson, Gauthier & Engvall The Old Prof | July 26, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs have had their last training camp practice. Along with the other 11 teams in the East, they’ll be heading into their bubble tomorrow. The 12 teams…
Interview With Eric Lindros On His Career, Concussions, Winter Classic Reunion Rumors, More Justin Johnson | October 17, 2011 Once every decade or so a player comes along from juniors and leaps into the NHL with the expectation that he’s going to be a truly special player. A player…
Canucks unveil Neilson statue, name award winners Cam Charron | April 8, 2011 Right arm outstretched, the blade of journeyman forward Jim Nill’s stick in hand, holding aloft a white towel on the butt-end, a Vancouver Canuck associate coach made history, and is…