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THW's Hockey History for 11/19/2020
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11/19/2020 edition:
By Tony Wolak on Nov 18, 2020 04:15 pm
Few people have had a more transcending impact on the NHL than legendary coach and general manager Jack Adams. For 36 years, Adams led the Detroit Red Wings organization in some capacity, coaching the likes of Gordie Howe, Ted Lindsay, Sid Abel and Larry Aurie. Today, more than 100 years after Adams first became involved […]
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By Ethan Carter on Nov 18, 2020 04:05 pm
Before Doug Armstrong became the general manager of the St. Louis Blues, the club had some struggles in the 2000s decade that allowed them to have some premium picks at the top of multiple drafts. The early 2000s saw the Blues have some quality regular seasons that led to late first-round picks, similar to the […]
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By Nathaniel Oliver on Nov 18, 2020 03:58 pm
“The Great Expansion” of the NHL in 1967 served as the catalyst that enabled a number of players to jump from barely getting a sniff of an “Original Six” roster to becoming perennial All-Stars. Perhaps no player was a finer example of this concept than Minnesota North Stars’ great Bill Goldsworthy. To this day, he […]
The post One for the Ages: Bill Goldsworthy’s 1973-74 NHL Season appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
By Bryan Wilson on Nov 17, 2020 04:26 pm
It takes more than offensive statistics to measure the impact of a great defenseman, including leadership, toughness, and durability; attributes that are difficult to quantify, yet are intrinsic to winning teams. The Calgary Flames have had many great defensemen over the last 40 seasons, from swift skaters to bone-crushing body checkers, Norris Trophy winners and […]
The post Flames’ 5 Most Productive Defensemen of All-Time appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
By Nathan Moser on Nov 17, 2020 01:33 pm
Hockey Hall of Famer, Stanley Cup champion, and one of the best defensemen in NHL history are just a few of the ways to describe Chris Pronger and what he did for the game of hockey. He was a physical threat who brought size to the table at 6-foot-6. He had a deadly powerful shot, […]
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