Bruins' Best & Worst Trade Deadlines & History of the Nordiques
Also, some "Today in Hockey History", revisiting the Frederik Andersen trade to the Maple Leafs, and more.
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In today’s edition, we have a couple “Today in Hockey History” posts, the Boston Bruins’ best and worst trade deadline of all time, the history of the Quebec Nordiques, a look back at the Frederik Andersen trade, Detroit Red Wings trivia, and more.
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Today in Hockey History: March 6
March 6 has been a date full of new records, both league-wide and with various franchises. This date has also given us some great moments inside the blue paint and saw some Hall of Famers change addresses. Let’s take our daily trip back in time through National Hockey League history and relive the best this date has had to offer.
Bruins All-Time Best and Worst Trade Deadlines
The Boston Bruins have been one of the more active teams at the deadlines in recent years and have had varying degrees of success when making moves to try and bolster their team either in the short-term or with long-term implications in mind.
Frederik Andersen Trade Revisited
For five seasons, Frederik Andersen patrolled the crease for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Though he had some ups and downs with the team, he was well-liked — for the most part — by the fans and within the room. But, as most know, Andersen didn’t always don the blue and white of the Maple Leafs.
Today in Hockey History: March 5
Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history had big moments on this date. The numbers 50 and 100 have come up repeatedly, there were some major assists given out, and memories were made behind the bench. Let’s take our daily trip back in time to look at the best March 5 has had to offer us through the decades.
Quebec Nordiques – A History of Beer, Brawls, and Van Halen
The Quebec Nordiques almost didn’t exist. And depending on who you ask, maybe they shouldn’t have existed at all. In fact, their story begins on the other side of the continent, under the considerably warmer skies of San Francisco, California.
Do You Know Your Red Wings Trivia?
Are you a die-hard Detroit Red Wings fan? Think you know all there is to know about the team? Let’s find out. We’ve dug into the past to pull out some key moments by some of the great players and coaches in the franchise’s history.