7 NHL Superstar Careers Cut Short by Injury & Worst Trades in Oilers History
Also, some "Today in Hockey History", why the Senators 2021 Draft class could be the worst in franchise history, revisiting the 2018 NHL Draft top 10, and more.
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Stanley Cup-Winning 3rd Lines: Ducks' Niedermayer, Pahlsson & Moen
By Matthew Zator (THW Premium Content)
Niedermayer, Pahlsson and Moen helped lead the Ducks to the Stanley Cup in 2007, shutting down stars and scoring like a second line along the way.
Today in Hockey History: May 31
Goaltenders and defensemen grabbed the spotlight throughout National Hockey League history on May 31. This date was also a very busy day behind the bench across the league, while some teams got one win closer to the ultimate prize. So, let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all the great moments from this day.
7 NHL Superstar Careers Cut Short by Injury
A lot of players – good, solid, dependable players – had careers that were cut short by injuries. A number of star players never reached their full potential statistically because of games missed due to injury. This isn’t a story about them. This is a story about star players who left the game too early, at ages when they still should have had lots of seasons left to play.
Senators’ 2021 Draft Class Could Be the Worst in Franchise History
It’s no secret that the Ottawa Senators had a rough draft in 2021. Analysts panned the team’s six selections, giving them the lowest grade among all teams that had a first-round pick. However, most of the criticism was directed at the selection of Tyler Boucher at 10th overall, who was regarded as a late-first-round pick. Although the critics have grown quieter, two suspension-filled seasons in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) didn’t do much to change opinions. Boucher is now set to turn pro this season, and while fans are hoping the top pick will turn things around, it doesn’t seem realistic anymore.
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Today in Hockey History: May 30
This date in National Hockey League history has seen its fair share of memorable moments. From Stanley Cup Final drama to coaching changes and trades, May 30 has provided us with a little bit of everything. The THW time machine is fired up and ready to take us back through the decades to relive all the top moments.
Worst Trades in Oilers History
Trades provide each and every NHL team with the opportunity to immediately address glaring needs within their respective rosters. Good trades can set your franchise up for incredible success. Bad trades can leave you without a GM and needing to hire a new manager and coach in the offseason.
2018 NHL Entry Draft Top 10: Where Are They Now?
It’s interesting how long six years can feel in sports. There are times that these Top 10 Draft Pick articles feel rather dull, as the players are just starting their careers with the team that drafted them, so there isn’t much to say other than things are looking good and the future is still bright. For better or for worse, the 2018 NHL Draft is not one of those classes. So much has happened during these players’ first five seasons post-draft that you could write a novel about each. So, let’s take a look at the top ten picks of the 2018 NHL Draft to see how they are developing so far.