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THW's Hockey History for 01/07/2021
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01/07/2021 edition:
By Ethan Carter on Jan 07, 2021 12:00 pm
As we round out the by decade lists for the St. Louis Blues forwards, defensemen, and now goaltenders, there are a lot of players to consider given the rich history of the franchise. Out of all the great goaltenders that have played in St. Louis, only one could lead them to the Stanley Cup victory […]
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By Josh Bell on Jan 07, 2021 11:47 am
Ever since the NHL Draft began in 1963, NHL teams have been utilizing it as the main way to bring in talent to their teams. For the teams that have been able to secure the first-overall pick, chances are they are drafting an exceptional player that can change the outlook of the team’s future. Sometimes […]
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By Ed Miller on Jan 06, 2021 02:14 pm
As the National Hockey League continued to prosper in the early 1970s, there was a demand for more teams in more cities throughout much of the United States and Canada but at such a high risk, the league was hesitant to attempt to grow too quickly. After all, it took almost 41 years to branch […]
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By Jeff Seide on Jan 06, 2021 02:02 pm
Guy Lafleur’s 17-year NHL career spanned from 1971 until 1991. The first 14 years were with the Habs, followed by a three-year retirement. He then skated one season with the New York Rangers and two with the Quebec Nordiques. He’s known as one of the greatest right wingers ever to play the game and one […]
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By Scott Blair on Jan 06, 2021 12:54 pm
As an Original Six team, the New York Rangers have been involved in a ton of trades, some of little significance, and some that have shaped or reshaped the entire organization. Perhaps the biggest trade the Rangers were involved in was on Oct. 4, 1991, when they acquired Mark Messier from the Edmonton Oilers. Messier […]
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By Sartaaj Bhullar on Jan 05, 2021 02:42 pm
With Quinn Hughes being a runner-up for the Calder Trophy and Elias Pettersson winning the award last season, Vancouver Canucks fans have been spoiled by two impressive rookie seasons. Thanks to those two, it’s an appropriate time to look back at the Canucks’ 10 best rookie seasons since another player is involved in Calder talks […]
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By THW Archives on Jan 05, 2021 01:52 pm
Arguably the most important position in sports, a goalie can steal a game or playoff series. A goalie can also break the hearts of loyal fans and cost a coach their job. An NHL goalie is the ultimate last line of defense. There has been a lot of talk about the Dallas Stars goaltending over […]
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By Andrew Forbes on Jan 05, 2021 01:38 pm
Long before he became one of the biggest and most disappointing contracts in New York Islanders franchise history, Alexei Yashin was traded to the Islanders from the Ottawa Senators back on June 23, 2001. At the time, Yashin was a talented forward with a high-skill level and offensive upside that was clearly appealing to the […]
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