Cool Things About Chara & Devils' 5 Best Defensemen of All Time
Also, some "Today in Hockey History", why the Canadiens have the best fan culture in the league, Jets draft misses, and more.
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In today’s edition, we have a couple “Today in Hockey History” posts, seven cool things about Zdeno Chara, the New Jersey Devils’ five best defensemen of all time, why the Montreal Canadiens have the best fan culture in the NHL, and more.
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Today in Hockey History: March 20
This date in National Hockey League history has provided us with a little bit of everything. There were broken records, personal milestones, plenty of hat tricks and one very eventful night in 1993. Let’s take our daily trip back in time to enjoy all the best moments March 20 has given us over the years.
Zdeno Chara – 7 Cool Things About the Big Guy
When thinking about former NHL defender and future Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara, one word should come to mind. That word, as you might have guessed, is big. Whether it’s his big stature, his contributions to the team, or his contributions to the city he played hockey in, everything about Chara screams “big.”
Devils’ 5 Best Defensemen of All-Time
Defensemen played a huge role in the New Jersey Devils’ first three Stanley Cup wins. The most legendary Devils blueliners are from that era (1995–2003) but many others have played their way into fans’ hearts.
Today in Hockey History: March 14
The NHL history made on this date spans nearly a century. The names in today’s column read like a who’s who list of the Hockey Hall of Fame. From the early day of the league in the 1920s and 1930s to some recent milestones, March 19 has it all.
Winnipeg Jets’ First-Round Draft Misses Since 2016
Hindsight is 20/20 and can be a bitter pill to swallow or a reason for joy. This is especially true of the NHL Entry Draft when there is always a chance that a player slips through the cracks and becomes another team’s gem. When looking back on past drafts, many general managers (GM) could either be grinning from ear to ear or shaking their fists in disgust.
Habs Have the Best Fan Culture in the League
The Montréal Canadiens occupy a position no other franchise in the National Hockey League occupies, and one only shared with a select few franchises across major sports. Alongside great teams like baseball’s New York Yankees, football’s Green Bay Packers, and the great soccer teams of Europe, the Canadiens form the pantheon of legendary franchises.