Category: Hartford Whalers
Snapshots: Coyotes, Penguins, Canucks
Arizona CoyotesAfter the recent public referendum on a potential new arena for the Arizona Coyotes fell short last Tuesday, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont pitched the team to relocate its services to the American Northeast. Connecticut has not seen a professional team since the Hartford Whalers, who held a place...
Read moreHurricanes cruise in Game 4, push Devils to brink in Eastern 2nd Round
Jordan MartinookNEWARK, N.J. -- Jordan Martinook had his fourth straight multipoint game for the Carolina Hurricanes in a 6-1 win against the New Jersey Devils in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at Prudential Center on Tuesday.
Read moreCarolina Hurricanes Jersey History
Hartford WhalersFor people that are supposed to be exceedingly competent businesspeople, National Hockey League owners sure do make some fascinating choices. For evidence, look no further than Peter Karmanos Jr., former…
Read moreBobby Hull’s grandson slams back at critics following the death of his grandfather
Chicago BlackhawksEarlier this week, Bobby Hull died at 84. Hull is the Chicago Blackhawks’ all-time leading goal scorer and is considered one of the best NHL players ever. He played for 16 seasons for the Chicago ... The post Bobby Hull’s grandson slams back at critics following the death of his grandfather appeared...
Read moreWhy Hartford Lost Its NHL Team: A Look Back at the Hartford Whalers
Hartford WhalersFrom 1979 to 1997, the Hartford Whalers were an NHL team based in Hartford, Connecticut. The team relocated due to a number of factors, including financial difficulties, low attendance, and an inability to find a new arena. The team’s inability to generate significant revenue from ticket sales was o...
Read moreEx-Maple Leafs Kasperi Kapanen: Where Is He Now?
Pittsburgh Penguinswas drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round (22nd overall) in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. He’s a hockey blueblood, the son of Sami Kapanen, who played 13 seasons with the Hartford Whalers, the Carolina Hurricanes, and the Philadelphia Flyers. Kapanen played for the Maple Leafs until De...
Read moreCarolina Hurricanes’ 5 Best Trades in Franchise History
Sandis OzolinshOne of every hockey fan’s favorite things to do is to analyze trades and pick a winner and a loser. Despite the natural tendency to choose a side, a trade…
Read moreNHL On Tap: Hurricanes visit Rangers looking for 12th straight win
Carolina HurricanesWelcome to the NHL On Tap. Three NHL.com writers will share what they are most looking forward to on the schedule each day. Today, their choices from the 11 games Tuesday.
Read moreNHL On Tap: Hurricanes visit Rangers looking for 12th straight win
Carolina HurricanesWelcome to the NHL On Tap. Three NHL.com writers will share what they are most looking forward to on the schedule each day. Today, their choices from the 11 games Tuesday.
Read moreHowe's 801st NHL goal forgotten by many with Ovechkin closing in
Wayne GretzkyAlex Ovechkin is chasing history, and what remains a mythical number in NHL lore, as he closes in on passing Gordie Howe for second on the League's goal list.
Read moreOvechkin scores 800th with hat trick for Capitals against Blackhawks
Gordie HoweCHICAGO -- Alex Ovechkin knew this milestone was a big one.
Read moreOvechkin reaches 800 with hat trick for Capitals against Blackhawks
Hartford WhalersCHICAGO -- Alex Ovechkin knew this milestone was a big one. Ovechkin became the third player in NHL history to score 800 goals when he had a hat trick for the Washington Capitals in a 7-3 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Tuesday. Howe, who died on June 10, 2016, at the age...
Read moreMaurice taking different approach to new job as Panthers coach
Florida PanthersIt has taken Paul Maurice 25 years to boil down the details.
Read moreToday in Hockey History: Oct. 13
Hartford WhalersSo many historical events occurred on Oct. 13 throughout NHL history. “Mr. Hockey” scored his first NHL goal in eight years, numerous big names lit the lamp for the first time in their careers, some legendary goaltenders earned shutouts, and the first-ever All-Star Game was played in Toronto. On Oc...
Read moreToday in Hockey History: July 27
St. Louis BluesJuly 27 has not been a very newsworthy day in National Hockey League history. However, there was a big trade of Hockey Hall of Famers that ended rather one-sided when we look back on it over 25 years later. He had 10 goals and 44 points in the first 124 NHL games of his career. Of the 26 current a...
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