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THW's Hockey History for 12/18/2021

December 18, 2021

The latest from The Hockey Writers.

 12/18/2021 edition:

By Brian Swane on Dec 17, 2021 02:51 pm

In June 1990, the Edmonton Oilers were on top of the world. They had just won their fifth Stanley Cup in seven years, after beating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in...

By Eugene Helfrick on Dec 17, 2021 02:44 pm

One can argue that the hardest position to properly fill in hockey is the role of the backup goaltender. Not only do you need an NHL-caliber goalie who is able to...

By Tony Wolak on Dec 17, 2021 02:40 pm

As the Detroit Red Wings continue to rebuild, thoughts of missed opportunities, unnecessarily long contracts, and poor trades often come to mind. And with former general manager Ken Holland leading...

By Devon Platana on Dec 16, 2021 02:51 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 16, 2021 02:47 pm

The last line of defence. In a nutshell, that is what a goaltender has, is and will always be. No matter the era they played in, the job has always...

By Andrew Forbes on Dec 16, 2021 02:44 pm

So often we delve deep into the analytical side of trades in sports. Which players needed the change more? Which team is going to come out on top? Was there...

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