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THW's Hockey History for 12/20/2022

December 20, 2022

The latest from The Hockey Writers.

12/20/2022 edition:

By Declan Schroeder on Dec 20, 2022 12:24 pm

Two teams made deals for him, but only one could end up with “The Next One”. It’s been over 30 years since the Quebec Nordiques traded Eric Lindros — a...

By Scott Roche on Dec 20, 2022 12:21 pm

It’s rare that a team can get three first-round draft picks, but to get them consecutively is even rarer. That is what Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney had in...

By Melissa Boyd on Dec 20, 2022 12:17 pm

Andrei Markov, one of the Montreal Canadiens’ all-time great defensemen, announced his retirement from professional hockey on April 16, 2020, at the age of 41. Being one of the best...

By Jon Zella on Dec 19, 2022 11:28 am

*This was originally written in Nov. 2021 It hasn’t been very long since the New York Islanders exposed Jordan Eberle to the Seattle Kraken in the expansion draft — that...

By Colton Pankiw on Dec 19, 2022 11:24 am

It seems crazy to think that the 2009 NHL Draft class, one headlined by John Tavares, took place over a decade ago. Given how long ago it took place, it...

By Rob Couch on Dec 19, 2022 11:20 am

If the recent showing between the Minnesota Wild and the Edmonton Oilers is any indication, the Oilers let a good goalie go. It’s always easier in hindsight, but it’s hard...

By Devon Platana on Dec 18, 2022 01:48 pm

The seventh installment in this series has arrived after previously looking at how the Minnesota Wild did in their first six drafts. If you missed any of them or want a refresher,...

By THW Archives on Dec 18, 2022 01:43 pm

This article was originally written in October, 2015. TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins, has only been open for a few decades. But in that time, it’s seen countless...

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