NHL History

  1. Nicklas Lidstrom: His Stealth Perfection Is Irreplaceable

    When Nick Lidstrom first suited up for the Red Wings in 1991, George Bush was president—the first Bush. The Tigers’ first baseman was Fielder—the first Fielder...

    Greg Eno Written by Greg Eno about 20 hours ago 198 reads 0 comments

  2. Stanley Cup Finals 2012: 13-2 L.A. Kings Look to Emulate 1988 Edmonton Oilers

    The Los Angeles Kings cruised through the first round of the playoffs at a brisk 12-2 pace. While they were at it they didn't lose a road game...

    Scott Weldon Written by Scott Weldon about 2 days ago 323 reads 0 comments

  3. NHL Stanley Cup Finals 2012: 50 Greatest Moments in Stanley Cup Finals History

    The Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils will start writing their own history when they play Game 1 of the 2012 Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 3 days ago 2,044 reads 11 comments

  4. NHL Stanley Cup Finals: Los Angeles Kings and 11 Most Unexpected Finalists Ever

    The Los Angeles Kings were supposed to be contenders when they began the NHL season. However, they failed to play well out of the gate and quickly fell out of the race...

    Jeff Langridge Written by Jeff Langridge about 4 days ago 619 reads 7 comments

  5. Top 5 Road Teams in NHL Playoff History: The LA Kings Shake-Up the NHL

    The Los Angeles Kings ' unlikely playoff run this year has brought up many intriguing questions not only about the team itself, but also about the league as a whole...

    John Spina Written by John Spina about 4 days ago 674 reads 3 comments

  6. 5 Reasons the Stanley Cup Playoffs Are the Most Exciting in All of Sports

    The Stanley Cup. The Holy Grail of hockey. It is the prize that awaits the winner—no, winner is not a strong enough word...

    Dave Ungar Written by Dave Ungar about 10 days ago 109 reads 2 comments

  7. NHL Playoffs: Top 10 Stanley Cup Playoff Snipers of All Time

    As the postseason moves along, we have seen timely goal scoring from players such as Chris Kreider, Dustin Brown, Shane Doan and others...

    Andy Campbell Written by Andy Campbell about 11 days ago 1,581 reads 11 comments

  8. NHL Playoffs: 50 Best Prime-Time Postseason Performers in Hockey History

    As the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs approach the pinnacle of its excitement, the best playoff performers become clear. Dustin Brown of the Los Angeles Kings is leading his team through a dominant run to the finals...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 12 days ago 1,478 reads 19 comments

  9. Hockey's 50 Most Brutal Suspension-Inducing Hits of All Time

    Hockey is a violent game, and with players skating faster and hitting stronger than ever, there is a high risk for injuries. Many of the hits that result in serious injuries also cause the player who delivered the hit to be suspended...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 17 days ago 2,555 reads 23 comments

  10. NHL Playoffs 2012: Derek Morris and 5 Other Memorable Goals from Center Ice

    NHL coaches try and hammer this idea into the heads of their players: "On a dump-in, get the puck deep and put it on goal...

    Isaac Smith Written by Isaac Smith about 19 days ago 1,376 reads 18 comments

  11. NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: 12 Best Quotes in Postseason History

    The intensity of the NHL playoffs brings out the emotional side of many players and coaches, and as a result, we hear them say crazy things about themselves and their opponents...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 23 days ago 3,730 reads 6 comments

  12. 2011-12 San Jose Sharks: Team Indicates Doug Wilson Will Remain as GM

    The San Jose Sharks released a statement about the disappointing 2011-12 season: The on-ice results of our team this season are not acceptable to our fans, our organization or our ownership group...

    MJ Kasprzak Written by MJ Kasprzak about 29 days ago 664 reads 10 comments

  13. Chicago Blackhawks: The 15 Best Individual Player Seasons in Franchise History

    While 'Hawks fans are still reeling from another first-round exit, it is time to renew a love affair with players from the past...

    Andy Campbell Written by Andy Campbell about 30 days ago 1,312 reads 3 comments

  14. 20 Most Ridiculous Team Nicknames in Hockey History

    There have been some ridiculous, awful team names in professional sports history. What follows is a look at 20 teams in hockey history that distinguished themselves as much for the title they gave their team as they did for their play on the ice...

    Tab Bamford Written by Tab Bamford about 1 month ago 2,084 reads 16 comments