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THW's Hockey History for 12/29/2020
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12/29/2020 edition:
By THW Archives on Dec 29, 2020 11:29 am
In the National Hockey League, making trades is simultaneously an art, a science and a task in intelligent asset management. Over the years, the Calgary Flames have had several general managers that were quite good at the art of the deal – notably the legendary “Trader Cliff” Fletcher. But at the same time, the Flames […]
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By Tony Wolak on Dec 29, 2020 11:17 am
As an Original Six franchise, the Detroit Red Wings have had a multitude of Hall-of-Famers don the famous Winged Wheel. And, as of the 2019-20 season, these are the Detroit Red Wings retired numbers: No. 1 – Terry Sawchuk No. 4 – Red Kelly No. 5 – Nicklas Lidstrom No. 7 – Ted Lindsay No. […]
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By Victor Nuño on Dec 28, 2020 03:03 pm
The San Jose Sharks have had success drafting, especially under Doug Wilson in the late rounds, but there have also been many whiffs. While no draft pick is a certainty by any means, and every team has its share of misses, some by the Sharks’ have been massive gaffes. What Constitutes a Bad Draft Pick? […]
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By Greg Boysen on Dec 28, 2020 01:48 pm
The 2010 Chicago Blackhawks will always have a special place in the hearts of their fan base. They were the team that made the franchise relevant and hockey important in the city again after years of losing and embarrassment. A decade ago, on June 9, 2010, they ushered in the golden era of Blackhawks hockey […]
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By Josh Bell on Dec 28, 2020 12:44 pm
When talking about all-time greats in hockey, there are a few names that come to mind. Wayne Gretzky. Bobby Orr. Mario Lemieux. Among those greats, one defenseman had arguably the best career an NHL defender has ever had. He collected records, trophies, and ultimately ended up as one player the entire hockey world was cheering […]
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By Declan Schroeder on Dec 27, 2020 02:19 pm
The Winnipeg Jets, both 1.0 and current versions, have made plenty of trades. Some were downright steals, while others were total flops. Here’s a look at some of both categories, in chronological order. Trades the Jets Won Acquiring Big-Time Blue-Liner Carlyle — March 5, 1984 Late in the 1983-84 season, the Jets acquired undersized but […]
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By Jeff Seide on Dec 27, 2020 02:16 pm
The NHL Entry Draft has long been the NHL’s pipeline for talent. While teams draft players in the hope that they will one day be in their NHL lineup, there are a number of players that are passed over in the NHL Draft only to be signed as free agents down the line. This article […]
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By Steve Beisswanger on Dec 26, 2020 01:11 pm
The voice in the promotional spot for the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship (WJC) says in a deep matter-of-fact voice that “before the spotlight, before they are legends, they played in the World Juniors.” Using images of Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby to get the point across, the commercial is intent […]
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