<![CDATA[The Hockey Writers - NHL News, Rumors & Opinion: Hockey History]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/s/hockey-historyhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!drRr!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F77c9eda0-af4f-4057-ad2c-1767ecff1796_512x512.pngThe Hockey Writers - NHL News, Rumors & Opinion: Hockey Historyhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/s/hockey-historySubstackFri, 24 Apr 2026 00:32:19 GMT<![CDATA[5 Underappreciated Penguins During the Sidney Crosby Era & 7 Red Wings Prospects That Busted]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/5-underappreciated-penguins-duringhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/5-underappreciated-penguins-duringWed, 22 Apr 2026 10:45:52 GMTWelcome to the THW Hockey History Substack newsletter, with all the best from our extensive archives.

Today in Hockey History: April 22

5 Underappreciated Penguins During the Sidney Crosby Era

7 Red Wings Prospects That Busted

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Today in Hockey History: April 21

New York Rangers’ All-Time Starting Lineup

Anaheim Ducks Jersey History

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]]><![CDATA[Blackhawks’ Worst Trades of All-Time & Broad Street Bullies: More Than Goons, Fists & Enforcers]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/blackhawks-worst-trades-of-all-timehttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/blackhawks-worst-trades-of-all-timeMon, 20 Apr 2026 10:45:40 GMTWelcome to the THW Hockey History Substack newsletter, with all the best from our extensive archives.

Today in Hockey History: April 20

Broad Street Bullies: More Than Goons, Fists & Enforcers

Blackhawks’ Worst Trades of All-Time

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Today in Hockey History: April 19

What Went Wrong Between Miller and Tocchet in the Canucks Leadership Clash?

Oilers’ Unhappy Reunion with Glenn Anderson 30 Years Later

From The Hockey News:

NHL Playoffs: Top Five First-Round Upsets Of The Last 20 Years

Today in Hockey History: April 18

Top 5 Goaltenders of the 1970s

Montreal Canadiens’ Worst Trade Deadline Deals

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]]><![CDATA[Top 10 Hockey Celebrations of All Time & Canadiens’ 5 Worst Free Agent Signings Since 2000]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/top-10-hockey-celebrations-of-allhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/top-10-hockey-celebrations-of-allFri, 17 Apr 2026 10:45:45 GMTWelcome to the THW Hockey History Substack newsletter, with all the best from our extensive archives.

Today in Hockey History: April 17

Top 10 Hockey Celebrations of All Time

Montreal Canadiens’ 5 Worst Free Agent Signings Since 2000

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Today in Hockey History: April 16

How the Dubas vs. Lamoriello Decision Shaped the Maple Leafs

They Once Were Boston Bruins: Andrew Raycroft

Revisiting the Islanders and Canucks Bo Horvat Trade

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]]><![CDATA[Bruins’ Curse of the No. 6 Jersey & Jaromír Jágr Breaks Gretzky’s Professional Hockey Goal Record]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/bruins-curse-of-the-no-6-jersey-and-667https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/bruins-curse-of-the-no-6-jersey-and-667Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:45:55 GMTWelcome to the THW Hockey History Substack newsletter, with all the best from our extensive archives.

Today in Hockey History: April 13

Bruins’ Curse of the No. 6 Jersey

Jaromír Jágr Breaks Gretzky’s Professional Hockey Goal Record

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Today in Hockey History: April 12

NHL’s Longest-Tenured Captains of All-Time

10 Best Boston Bruins Players From Massachusetts

Today in Hockey History: April 11

Whalers’ All-Time Greatest Lineup

What if Peter Forsberg Remained Healthy?

12 of the Fastest Skaters Ever in the NHL

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]]><![CDATA[Longest NHL Games in the Post-Expansion Era & Top 5 Swedes in Red Wings History]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/longest-nhl-games-in-the-post-expansionhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/longest-nhl-games-in-the-post-expansionFri, 10 Apr 2026 10:45:57 GMTWelcome to the THW Hockey History Substack newsletter, with all the best from our extensive archives.

Today in Hockey History: April 10

Longest NHL Games in the Post-Expansion Era

Top 5 Swedes in Detroit Red Wings History

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Today in Hockey History: April 9

A Look Back on the 5 Worst Teams in NHL History

Revisiting Flyers’ Shayne Gostisbehere Trade

Re-Drafting the 2012 NHL Entry Draft

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]]><![CDATA[Biggest Oilers Draft Busts Since 2000 & Senators' Best All-Time]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/biggest-oilers-draft-busts-sincehttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/biggest-oilers-draft-busts-sinceWed, 08 Apr 2026 10:45:57 GMTWelcome to the THW Hockey History Substack newsletter, with all the best from our extensive archives.

Today in Hockey History: April 8

Ottawa Senators’ Best All-Time

10 Biggest Oilers Draft Busts Since 2000

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Today in Hockey History: April 7

9 Cool Things About Dave Semenko: Edmonton Oilers’ Enforcer

7 Cool Things About Maple Leafs’ Goalie Felix “The Cat” Potvin

5 Draft Day Regrets From Red Wings’ Last 15 Drafts

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]]><![CDATA[The Worst Teams in Stanley Cup Playoff History & Dale Hawerchuk Trade Revisited]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/the-worst-teams-in-stanley-cup-playoffhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/the-worst-teams-in-stanley-cup-playoffMon, 06 Apr 2026 10:45:55 GMTWelcome to the THW Hockey History Substack newsletter, with all the best from our extensive archives.

Today in Hockey History: April 6

The Worst Teams in Stanley Cup Playoff History

Dale Hawerchuk Trade Revisited

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Today in Hockey History: April 5

Top 3 All-Time Oilers Goalies

Dallas Stars’ Jersey History Ranked

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Buffalo Sabres clinch a playoff spot to end the longest drought in NHL history

Today in Hockey History: April 4

Canucks: Revisiting the Luongo Trade

Revisiting the Islanders & Avalanche Devon Toews Trade

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]]><![CDATA[Every NHL Team’s Longest-Tenured Player & The Day the Stanley Cup Was Stolen ]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/every-nhl-teams-longest-tenured-playerhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/every-nhl-teams-longest-tenured-playerFri, 03 Apr 2026 10:45:46 GMTWelcome to the THW Hockey History Substack newsletter, with all the best from our extensive archives.

Today in Hockey History: April 3

Every NHL Team’s Longest-Tenured Player

The Day the Stanley Cup Was Stolen

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Today in Hockey History: April 2

7 Things About P.K. Subban

Devils’ Scott Stevens – Dirty or Tough?

Top 3 All-Time Sabres Goalies

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]]><![CDATA[The Gordie Howe Hat Trick & All-Time Best Player From Every NHL Team]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/the-gordie-howe-hat-trick-and-allhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/the-gordie-howe-hat-trick-and-allWed, 01 Apr 2026 10:45:39 GMTWelcome to the THW Hockey History Substack newsletter, with all the best from our extensive archives.

Today in Hockey History: April 1

The Gordie Howe Hat Trick

All-Time Best Player From Every NHL Team

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Today in Hockey History: March 31

They Wore It Once: Boston Bruins Players and Their Unique Numbers

Best NHL Goalies of the 1990s

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]]><![CDATA[7 Highly Questionable HHoF Selections & Epic Comebacks: History of Stanley Cup Playoff 3-0 Series Deficits]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/7-highly-questionable-hhof-selections-7dchttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/7-highly-questionable-hhof-selections-7dcMon, 30 Mar 2026 10:45:54 GMTWelcome to the THW Hockey History Substack newsletter, with all the best from our extensive archives.

Today in Hockey History: March 30

Epic Comebacks: History of Stanley Cup Playoff 3-0 Series Deficits

7 Highly Questionable HHoF Selections

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Today in Hockey History: March 29

The Marian Hossa for Dany Heatley Trade Revisited

Edmonton Oilers Jersey History

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Which NHL players have the most career hat tricks?

Today in Hockey History: March 28

How Scotty Bowman and the Red Wings Changed the Canadiens History

7 Fun Facts About Dustin Byfuglien

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]]><![CDATA[The Worst Free Agent Signings in NHL History & Oilers' 5 Best Draft Classes Since 2010]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/the-worst-free-agent-signings-inhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/the-worst-free-agent-signings-inFri, 27 Mar 2026 10:45:42 GMTWelcome to the THW Hockey History Substack newsletter, with all the best from our extensive archives.

Today in Hockey History: March 27

The Worst Free Agent Signings in NHL History

Edmonton Oilers’ 5 Best Draft Classes Since 2010

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Today in Hockey History: March 26

Revisiting the Brayden Schenn Trade

Penguins’ Most Creative Player Nicknames Through the Years

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]]><![CDATA[Remembering Duncan Keith’s Final Season With the Oilers & The Best Rookie Seasons in NHL History]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/remembering-duncan-keiths-final-seasonhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/remembering-duncan-keiths-final-seasonWed, 25 Mar 2026 10:35:47 GMTWelcome to the THW Hockey History Substack newsletter, with all the best from our extensive archives.

Today in Hockey History: March 25

The Best Rookie Seasons in NHL History

Remembering Duncan Keith’s Final Season With the Edmonton Oilers

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Today in Hockey History: March 24

What if Sergei Fedorov Re-Signed With the Red Wings Instead of the Ducks in 2003?

Alexander Mogilny: The Great Russian Enigma

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]]><![CDATA[Chris Chelios Trade Revisited & Grading Steve Yzerman’s Free Agent Signings as Red Wings GM]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/chris-chelios-trade-revisited-andhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/chris-chelios-trade-revisited-andMon, 23 Mar 2026 10:35:53 GMTWelcome to the THW Hockey History Substack newsletter, with all the best from our extensive archives.

Today in Hockey History: March 23

The Chris Chelios Trade Revisited

Grading Steve Yzerman’s Free Agent Signings as Red Wings GM

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Today in Hockey History: March 22

Top 5 Ukrainians in NHL History

Boston Bruins Logo History

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Top 10 moments in Kraft Hockeyville history

Today in Hockey History: March 21

10 NHL Teams Without a Stanley Cup

Line of the Times: The Legion of Doom

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]]><![CDATA[Revisiting the Bruins' 2015 Draft & Devils' 5 Best Defensemen of All-Time]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/revisiting-the-bruins-2015-drafthttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/revisiting-the-bruins-2015-draftFri, 20 Mar 2026 10:35:59 GMTWelcome to the THW Hockey History Substack newsletter, with all the best from our extensive archives.

Today in Hockey History: March 20

Revisiting the Bruins’ 2015 Draft – It Could’ve Been Better

Devils’ 5 Best Defensemen of All-Time

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Today in Hockey History: March 19

The Rise & Fall of Andrew Raycroft

Evander Kane’s Top 5 Moments With the Edmonton Oilers

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]]><![CDATA[The Sutter Family Has Deep Roots in Alberta Hockey & Oilers Trade Tree: From Yakupov to Skinner]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/the-sutter-family-has-deep-rootshttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/the-sutter-family-has-deep-rootsWed, 18 Mar 2026 10:35:41 GMTWelcome to the THW Hockey History Substack newsletter, with all the best from our extensive archives.

Today in Hockey History: March 18

Oilers Trade Tree: From Yakupov to Skinner

The Sutter Family Has Deep Roots in Alberta Hockey

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Today in Hockey History: March 17

2012 NHL Draft Top 10: Where Are They Now?

Peter Chiarelli’s 10 Worst Moves as Oilers GM

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]]><![CDATA[The Evolution of Europeans in the NHL & Top 10 Toughest Red Wings]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/the-evolution-of-europeans-in-thehttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/the-evolution-of-europeans-in-theMon, 16 Mar 2026 10:35:45 GMTWelcome to the THW Hockey History Substack newsletter, with all the best from our extensive archives.

Today in Hockey History: March 16

The Evolution of Europeans in the NHL

Top 10 Toughest Red Wings

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Today in Hockey History: March 15

The Best #9s in NHL History

Bruins’ Top 20 Goal Scorers All-Time

From NHL.com:

Plaques unveiled at the Bell Centre to commemorate hockey history

Today in Hockey History: March 14

Revisiting the Nazem Kadri Trade

Oilers’ 1995 Draft Class: One of the Worst in Franchise History

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]]><![CDATA[Top 10 Weirdest Goalies in NHL History & Revisiting Blue Jackets and Jets' Dubois for Laine Trade]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/top-10-weirdest-goalies-in-nhl-history-073https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/top-10-weirdest-goalies-in-nhl-history-073Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:35:55 GMTWelcome to the THW Hockey History Substack newsletter, with all the best from our extensive archives.

Today in Hockey History: March 13

Top 10 Weirdest Goalies in NHL History

Revisiting Blue Jackets and Jets’ Dubois for Laine Trade

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Today in Hockey History: March 12

Why Minnesota Is Truly the State of Hockey

They Once Were Boston Bruins: Marty Turco

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]]><![CDATA[Canadiens’ 2013 Draft Class Revisited & Ex-Maple Leafs Goalie Michael Hutchinson: Where’s He Now?]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/montreal-canadiens-2013-draft-classhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/montreal-canadiens-2013-draft-classWed, 11 Mar 2026 10:35:38 GMTWelcome to the THW Hockey History Substack newsletter, with all the best from our extensive archives.

Today in Hockey History: March 11

Montreal Canadiens’ 2013 Draft Class Revisited

Ex-Maple Leafs Goalie Michael Hutchinson: Where’s He Now?

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Today in Hockey History: March 10

Do You Know Your Bruins Trivia?

Revisiting the Brent Burns Trade

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]]><![CDATA[Non-Canadian-Born Captains to Win the Stanley Cup & NHL Winter Classic Jerseys – Ranked]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/non-canadian-born-captains-to-win-327https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/non-canadian-born-captains-to-win-327Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:35:36 GMTWelcome to the THW Hockey History Substack newsletter, with all the best from our extensive archives.

Today in Hockey History: March 9

Non-Canadian-Born Captains to Win the Stanley Cup

NHL Winter Classic Jerseys – Ranked

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Today in Hockey History: March 8

Best NHL Goalies of the 1980s

Revisiting the Hurricanes’ Keith Primeau for Rod Brind’Amour Trade

From NHL.com:

Trophy Tracker: Schaefer of Islanders top choice for Calder as rookie of year

Today in Hockey History: March 7

Revisiting the Blues’ Trade for Brett Hull

Bobby Clarke: The Ultimate Philadelphia Flyer

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]]><![CDATA[6 Oldest Players in Oilers’ NHL History & Grading Sabres GM Kevyn Adams’ Draft Classes]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/6-oldest-players-in-oilers-nhl-historyhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/6-oldest-players-in-oilers-nhl-historyFri, 06 Mar 2026 11:35:13 GMTWelcome to the THW Hockey History Substack newsletter, with all the best from our extensive archives.

Today in Hockey History: March 6

6 Oldest Players in Edmonton Oilers’ NHL History

Grading Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams’ Draft Classes

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Today in Hockey History: March 5

Revisiting the Maple Leafs’ Trade for Vesa Toskala From the Sharks

Quebec Nordiques – A History of Beer, Brawls, and Van Halen

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