Category: Gordie Howe
2022-23 NHL season could be filled with milestones
Wayne GretzkyThe 2022-23 NHL season begins Friday and in the coming days, weeks and months, there could be plenty of players reaching milestones. Here's a look at some which could occur.
Read moreRed Wings’ Top 5 Defensemen of All Time Ranked
Red WingsThe Detroit Red Wings are about as decorated as an NHL franchise can be. While legendary forwards like Gordie Howe and Steve Yzerman dominate the team’s record books, the Red…
Read moreThen and Now: Comparing Gordie Howe and Matthew Tkachuk
Gordie HoweLegendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insight with readers each Wednesday. This week Fischler compares power forwards from different eras in his "Then and Now" feature: Detroit Red Wings legend Gordi...
Read moreGretzky nearly became teammates with Gordie Howe in 1978
Stan FischlerLegendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insight with readers every Wednesday.This week, Fischler reveals how Wayne Gretzky came very close to becoming Gordie Howe's linemate with the New England Whaler...
Read moreDetroit Red Wings’ 50-Goal Club
Dead WingsThough the Detroit Red Wings have been around since the 1926-27 season, they’ve only had a few 50-goal scorers don the winged wheel – only six, in fact. While the…
Read more‘Mr. Hockey’ Gordie Howe
Gordie HoweOn June 10, 2016, the hockey world lost a legend when Gordie Howe passed away. Let’s celebrate the life, career and contributions to our sport with this tremendous tribute to…
Read moreToday in Hockey History: June 10
Wayne GretzkyJune 10 is a memorable date for a handful of fan bases across the National Hockey League. There were champions crowned in the most dramatic of fashions as well as…
Read moreToday in Hockey History: June 4
Gordie HoweJune 4 saw one of the greatest hockey players ever to take the ice put an end to his legendary career. In addition, there was plenty of National Hockey League…
Read moreSutter brought structure, accountability to Flames en route to Jack Adams win
FlamesAfter missing the playoffs last season, the Flames won the Pacific Division and half the roster had career years. Darryl Sutter has transformed the organization, again, earning him the Jack Adams Award.
Read moreThe Highest Praise For Connor McDavid
Steve Drydenfrom Steve Dryden of TSN, Connor McDavid may or may not end up being the greatest player ever but it’s time to recognize this: he is undoubtedly the best player ever. Gordie Howe, Bobby Orr, Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux all won Stanley Cups, all took turns as hockey’s best player and all...
Read morePatrick Marleau Retires from NHL After 23 Seasons
San JosePatrick Marleau has announced his retirement from the NHL at the age of 42.
Read morePatrick Marleau Announces Retirement
Gordie HoweThank you, hockey. That’s how Patrick Marleau titled his retirement post with the Players’ Tribune, announcing that he is finally stepping away from the game for good. The NHL’s all-time games played leader didn’t play this season, and will finally hang up the skates officially at the age of 42. It...
Read moreOvechkin vs. Matthews debated by Gretzky, others
Alex OvechkinTORONTO -- Alex Ovechkin is third in NHL history with 776 goals, 25 behind Gordie Howe and 118 fewer than Wayne Gretzky.
Read moreOvechkin vs. Matthews debated by Gretzky, others
TVASTORONTO -- Alex Ovechkin is third in NHL history with 776 goals, 25 behind Gordie Howe and 118 fewer than Wayne Gretzky.
Read moreNHL Short Notes
Chris Kreider* The Maple Leafs were one of two teams to clinch a berth in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday as Toronto will head to the postseason for a sixth straight year. * Artemi Panarin matched a franchise mark and Chris Kreider moved within one of a 50-goal campaign as the Rangers clinched a post...
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