Goalies Selected Before Lundqvist & Red Wings' Greatest Lines
Also, some "Today in Hockey History", best players of all-time by the decade, top 5 playoff upsets, and more.
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In today’s edition, we have a few “Today in Hockey History” posts, the 21 goalies selected before Henrik Lundqvist in the 2000 NHL Draft, the Detroit Red Wings’ greatest lines, the best players of all-time by the decade, the top five playoff upsets, and more.
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Today in Hockey History: March 4
This date in National Hockey League history has seen a little bit of everything. From the passing of a Hall of Famer to two members of a great dynasty breaking records and some great feats in goaltending. The THW time machine is fired up and ready to take us on our daily journey through the decades. Let’s get started.
2000 NHL Draft: 21 Goalies Selected Before Henrik Lundqvist
Based on Henrik Lundqvist’s career statistics, one might think that the New York Rangers goaltender was a top pick in the NHL Draft. However, some might be hard pressed to believe that the Are, Sweden native was selected in the seventh round of the 2000 NHL Draft. Today, most scouts and team executives can only utter the phrase ‘hindsight is 20/20’ to explain how Lundqvist wasn’t selected earlier.
Red Wings’ All-Time Greatest Lines
The Detroit Red Wings are one of the most decorated franchises in National Hockey League history. Throughout the years, a vast collection of top-tier talent has donned the Winged Wheel, which has led to the creation of some legendary line combinations.
Today in Hockey History: March 3
March 3 was a special day for one of the most successful families in National Hockey League history. A hectic day in Toronto included some legendary names on the move. Plus, 100 is the lucky number for this date as it appeared many times over the years. Let’s start our daily look back through the decades and relive all the best moments this date has given us.
Every NHL Team’s All-Time Leader in Points
It means something to have a good NHL career. For players, numbers and success are everything. After all, that’s what defines a player’s career when they decide to hang them up. That’s what they are remembered for – the trophies, the awards and the career totals statistically.
Top 5 Greatest Stanley Cup Playoff Upsets
If history has shown hockey fans anything, then it has illustrated that there are no guarantees when the Stanley Cup playoffs begin. Here are the top five Stanley Cup upsets in hockey history.
Today in Hockey History: March 2
March 2 has been loaded with huge names having big nights throughout National Hockey League history. If you are a fan of the 1990s, then today’s journey back in time is just for you. Today’s trip down memory lane is chock-full of legendary members of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Let’s begin our look back!
The Best NHL Players of All-Time, by Decade
The National Hockey League was founded on November 26, 1917. Over the league’s 100 years, countless players have left indelible marks on the game. Names like Morenz, Shore, Richard, Howe, Beliveau, Orr, Gretzky and Lemieux are uttered in hockey circles with the utmost reverence. If one were to ask multiple generations who the best NHL players were, one would receive multiple answers.