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THW's Hockey History for 11/05/2020
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11/05/2020 edition:
By Jeff Seide on Nov 05, 2020 12:51 pm
As one of the oldest teams in North American sports history, the New York Rangers have a rich past. They are one of the NHL’s exclusive Original Six teams. What follows are some of the pivotal moments, players and franchise memories. How Well Do You Know the Rangers’ History? Which player won his fifth Stanley […]
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By Chris Haddad on Nov 04, 2020 01:36 pm
Over the past 25 seasons since they moved from Quebec in 1995, the Colorado Avalanche have made a handful of trades whose legacy was felt for seasons after the transaction itself. This list will discuss the five franchise-defining trades in Avalanche history (not Quebec Nordiques, so the Peter Forsberg/Eric Lindros trade does not appear). Before we jump into the rankings, […]
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By THW Archives on Nov 04, 2020 09:55 am
Throughout NHL history, the league’s elite players have typically been those selected in the annual NHL Entry Draft. The position and round in which these players are drafted are often used as a measuring stick to determine the future success of a given player. Players selected early in the first round have expectations of greatness placed […]
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By Jeff Seide on Nov 04, 2020 09:35 am
The what ifs. The coulda shouldas. The almosts. They’re the lost or forgotten teams of the NHL. Those that have relocated or merged or went belly-up. While some teams have been reincarnated, i.e. the Winnipeg Jets became the Arizona Coyotes, this article focuses on selecting the best player from each team that no longer exists […]
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By The Hockey Writers on Nov 03, 2020 02:58 pm
Have you ever wondered why referees wear striped shirts, or teams have to wear contrasting colours? Then this is for you. Contrasting Colours in NHL Uniforms Hockey uniforms were very simple in the early days. Since most players also played football in the summertime, they simply borrowed these pants for hockey games, then added a […]
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By Declan Schroeder on Nov 03, 2020 01:08 pm
Unlike the common bird itself, former Atlanta Thrashers are a fading breed. Winnipeg Jets’ defenseman Dustin Byfuglien’s contract was officially terminated, and it’s highly unlikely the big blueliner — who decided on the eve of training camp back in September that he did not want to play in 2019-20 — will ever skate in an […]
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