Jagr Breaks Gretzky's Professional Hockey Goal Record & All-Decade NHL Draft
Also, some "Today in Hockey History", the Whalers' all-time greatest lineup, and more.
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Today in Hockey History: April 13
One of the greatest dynasties in National Hockey League history was nearly cut short on this date 39 years ago. April 13 has also provided plenty of big moments in both the regular season and the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The THW time machine is warmed up and ready to take us back through the years to relive all the best moments this date has had to offer.
Jaromír Jágr Breaks Gretzky’s Professional Hockey Goal Record
Like a fine wine, Jaromír Jágr has only improved with age. As a 19-year-old in 1990, Jágr made his NHL debut and finished his rookie season hoisting the Stanley Cup. Moreover, during his sophomore season, his peers took notice of his performance, which included a memorizing display of stickhandling abilities against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup Final.
All-Decade NHL Draft – 2010 to 2019
With 2019 in the past, it brings the end of a decade with it. The previous decade brought some of the best players to ever play the game into the NHL through everyone’s favorite event: the NHL Entry Draft. Thinking about this, THW decided to go back through every draft of the 2010s and pick the best selection at each spot for the top 31 draft picks.
Today in Hockey History: April 12
April 12 has been a very eventful date in National Hockey League history. The greatest player in the game was one of many future Hall of Famers who made his mark on this date. A second-generation Hall of Famer had a huge day and plenty of Stanley Cup Playoff history was made. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive the best moments from this date.
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Whalers’ All-Time Greatest Lineup
Players and even franchises come and go, oft-forgotten to the pages of history, but some remain in legend and folklore. Though the Hartford Whalers were a struggling franchise for much of its existence, legends still emerged.
Flyers’ 10 Best First-Round Picks All-Time
The Philadelphia Flyers have had themselves their fair share of great first-round picks through the years, and since they are set to pick fifth overall this year, it’s a good time to take a look back at the best of the best that have helped the franchise.