Wayne Gretzky Almost Joined the Detroit Red Wings Tony Wolak | August 9, 2024 It’s been 36 years since the Wayne Gretzky trade to the Los Angeles Kings that sent shock waves throughout Edmonton, all of Canada, and the entire hockey world. This was…
Daily Hockey Trivia – Points Record, Playoffs Games, Awards Jacob Billington | August 1, 2024 Welcome to the first installment of The Hockey Writers Daily Trivia. This will be a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects…
Connor McDavid Could Be Third-Fastest to 1,000 Points Jacob Billington | July 15, 2024 After a dominant 132-point season capped off by a 42-point playoff run, there is no question that Connor McDavid is one of the most talented hockey players to ever play…
Upper Deck Celebrating 40th Anniversary of Gretzky’s 1st Stanley Cup Dale Bochon | July 13, 2024 I can’t believe it’s been 40 years since Wayne Gretzky won his first Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers. Where has the time gone? May 19, 1984, was one of…
Every NHL Team’s All-Time Best Goal Scorer Stephen Ground | July 8, 2024 *Stats updated through the end of the 2023-24 season There are many skills that a hockey player can have to make them an asset in the NHL. But you cannot…
The NHL’s 50-Goal Scorers – 10 Things You Need to Know Stephen Ground | April 24, 2024 After seasons of low scoring, the 2021-22 and 2022-23 NHL seasons brought back a rejuvenation of goals. In 2021-22, four players hit the 50-goal mark. Meanwhile, in 2022-23, five did…
Remembering What Made Mario Lemieux the Greatest Shawn Nicholls | April 23, 2024 *This article was originally published in 2018 Equal parts exhilarating and devastating, sports are quite simply unpredictable. Ask the city of Pittsburgh. This week 25 years ago, Penguins fans experienced…
All-Time Leaders in Stanley Cup Playoff Hat Tricks Grant Tingley | April 16, 2024 On April 19, 2023, Roope Hintz registered his first career postseason hat trick in the Dallas Stars’ 7-3 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 2 of their first-round series.…
Edmonton Oilers with 100-Point Seasons Tony Wolak | April 15, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers have been home to some of the best players to ever play the game. From their dynasty days in the 1980s to the modern-day NHL, 10 Oilers…
Artemi Panarin’s 45th Goal Puts Him in Exclusive Company Ryan Gagne | April 3, 2024 What do Wayne Gretzky, Joe Mullen, Tim Kerr, Adam Oates, and Artemi Panarin have in common? They are the only undrafted NHL players since 1988-89 to score 45 goals in…
Brian Mulroney Leaves Behind Deep Ties to Hockey Paul Quinney | March 24, 2024 Canada marked the passing of Brian Mulroney, her 18th prime minister (PM), at a state funeral on March 23 at Montreal’s famed Notre Dame Basilica. Love him or hate him, he’ll…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 29 Matthew Zator | February 29, 2024 It’s leap day! Feb. 29 only comes every four years, so there’s not a whole lot of NHL history that has happened on this date. Having said that, some significant…
