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THW's Hockey History for 12/08/2020
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12/08/2020 edition:
By THW Archives on Dec 08, 2020 12:38 pm
On Aug. 9, 1988, the hockey world changed forever. The Edmonton Oilers traded the Great One, Wayne Gretzky, along with Marty McSorley and Mike Krushelnyski, to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Jimmy Carson, Martin Gelinas, $15 million in cash, and the Kings’ first-round draft picks in 1989, 1991 and 1993. Behind all of […]
The post Bruce McNall: His Rise and Fall appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
By Josh Bell on Dec 08, 2020 11:23 am
The NHL is getting faster. Gone are the days when hitting and grinding are enough to compete in the best league in the world. Now, speed and skill reign supreme. For some players, this comes more naturally than others. In today’s NHL, players have shifted their focus because of this. NHL trainer Matt Nichol noted […]
The post Top 12 Fastest Skaters Ever in the NHL appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
By Declan Schroeder on Dec 07, 2020 02:00 pm
Winnipeg Jets’ general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is often heralded for his deftness at the draft table, and deservedly so. Through a patient draft-and-develop strategy, he’s turned the second incarnation of the Winnipeg Jets from a team nearly no assets and laughable depth into a legitimate contender. He’s largely avoided drafting busts and many of his picks […]
The post Top 5 Jets 1.0 Draft Picks of All Time appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
By Eugene Helfrick on Dec 06, 2020 02:24 pm
Little Big Men have always been a staple in the NHL. You know the type: fast as the wind, nimble on their feet, quick with their hands and tough to play against. Henri Richard, Marcel Dionne, Brian Gionta. In the modern era of hockey, it’s impossible to discuss the phenomenon of the Little Big Men […]
The post Martin St. Louis, the Little Big Man appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
By Josh Bell on Dec 06, 2020 11:26 am
The NHL Draft is used to try and level the playing field in the league. The teams near the bottom of the league standings get the opportunity to draft first in the draft, getting the first chance at some of the best players of that class. Every prospect is different, however, and they develop in […]
The post 10 Best 7th Round Picks Since 2005 appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
By THW Archives on Dec 05, 2020 02:05 pm
Twenty one years ago, the Hartford Whalers franchise packed their bags and shipped out to an unproven hockey market in Raleigh, North Carolina to become the Hurricanes. Since then, the Hurricanes and the city of Raleigh have proven that hockey can not only work in the Old North State, but it can thrive under the […]
The post The Most Important Hurricanes of All Time appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
By Chris Faria on Dec 05, 2020 01:39 pm
Despite finishing eighth overall with 100 points last season, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ front office decided to shake things up, leading to huge roster changes. With several notable trades, signings, and internal promotions (plus injuries), only seven players who suited up for the Maple Leafs on opening night in 2018 played in the 2019-20 season […]
The post Maple Leafs’ 5 Most Memorable Debuts appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
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