Rick DiPietro: A Promising Career Cut Short & 2 of the Cheapest NHL Trades Ever

Also, some "Today in Hockey History", the worst trades in Red Wings history, former Blackhawks most likely to have their number retired, revisiting the Oilers' 1990 Draft class, and more.

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Today in Hockey History: Dec. 18

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Rick DiPietro: A Promising Career Cut Short

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2 of the Cheapest NHL Trades Ever

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Today in Hockey History: Dec. 17

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Revisiting the Edmonton Oilers’ Disastrous 1990 Draft

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Worst Trades in Red Wings History

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5 Former Blackhawks Most Likely to Have Their Number Retired

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