THW's Hockey History

THW's Hockey History for 10/24/2020

The latest from The Hockey Writers.

10/24/2020 edition:

By Tyler Halsey on Oct 24, 2020 12:48 pm

The Vancouver Canucks have a long history of franchise-altering transactions. Through their history, team management has never been shy about pulling the trigger on the big deal. It seems every year the Canucks make at least one major transaction that sets the entire hockey world abuzz. While Vancouver may not be shy in making a […]

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By Brandon Share-Cohen on Oct 24, 2020 12:28 pm

The Boston Bruins are one of the NHL’s oldest franchises. As such, the team has seen its fair share of legends pass through the city through multiple generations that will forever be cemented in history among the best of their time. While there were many great athletes who have played for the Bruins, only a […]

By THW Archives on Oct 24, 2020 11:43 am

This THW Archive piece was originally published in December, 2012. And the music from the skating rink drifts across the town … All across the world, the ice rink has become a home away from home for scores of hockey players and fans. From the sushi-serving confines of the Air Canada Centre in Toronto to […]

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By Ben Fraser on Oct 23, 2020 10:52 am

The Ottawa Senators have not been known to spend large amounts of cash in free agency. Unfortunately, the franchise has made mistakes when it comes to the re-signing of certain players. In managing contracts, the salary cap is paramount. These contracts handicapped the Senators for years, and some are still having repercussions. These are the […]

By Scott Roche on Oct 23, 2020 10:46 am

Trading away young players can be a tough decision for any general manager. The unknown at the time of the deal sometimes can be either the right decision or the wrong decision that can affect franchises for years and decades. Related: The Rise and Fall of Andrew Raycroft In the fifth round of the 2004 […]

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By Andrew Forbes on Oct 23, 2020 10:27 am

From the Ted Lindsay Award to the James Norris Trophy, hockey (and sports) have a history of naming things after former players, coaches and integral people. It’s no different when it comes to the Gordie Howe hat trick. No, we’re not talking about a three goal performance of some kind. Rather, a Gordie Howe hat […]

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By Nathaniel Oliver on Oct 22, 2020 08:01 pm

Growing up in Alberta, Canada, Bill Flett became accustomed to handling cattle at a young age, and building his muscles while working on a farm. He had been a calf-roper in and around the Calgary area, and was known to participate in rodeos with regularity. This extracurricular activity of his took place well throughout his […]

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By Greg Boysen on Oct 22, 2020 07:50 pm

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a long and storied history as one of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises. There have been a number of Hall of Famers and colorful characters to have put on the famed Blackhawks sweaters through the decades. This list chronicles the top 20 goal scorers in team history. 1. […]

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