Category: Hartford Whalers

Why Hartford Lost Its NHL Team: A Look Back at the Hartford Whalers
From 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...
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Ex-Maple Leafs Kasperi Kapanen: Where Is He Now?
was 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...
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Carolina Hurricanes’ 5 Best Trades in Franchise History
One 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…
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NHL On Tap: Hurricanes visit Rangers looking for 12th straight win
Welcome 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.
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NHL On Tap: Hurricanes visit Rangers looking for 12th straight win
Welcome 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.
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Howe's 801st NHL goal forgotten by many with Ovechkin closing in
Alex 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.
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Ovechkin scores 800th with hat trick for Capitals against Blackhawks
CHICAGO -- Alex Ovechkin knew this milestone was a big one.
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Ovechkin reaches 800 with hat trick for Capitals against Blackhawks
CHICAGO -- 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...
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Maurice taking different approach to new job as Panthers coach
It has taken Paul Maurice 25 years to boil down the details.
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Today in Hockey History: Oct. 13
So 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...
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Today in Hockey History: July 27
July 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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Carolina Hurricanes’ 5 Best Trades in Franchise History
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Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz: Oilers can close out Flames in Game 5
Welcome to the Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz, a daily in-depth look at the 2022 NHL postseason. There are two playoff games scheduled for Thursday, the 25th day of the postseason. The Rangers and Hurricanes will compete to put their opponent on the brink of elimination with a best-of-7 series that head...
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Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz: Oilers can close out Flames in Game 5
Welcome to the Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz, a daily in-depth look at the 2022 NHL postseason. There are two playoff games scheduled for Thursday, the 25th day of the postseason. The Rangers and Hurricanes will compete to put their opponent on the brink of elimination with a best-of-7 series that head...
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Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz: Oilers, Flames renew Battle of Alberta
Welcome to the Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz, a daily in-depth look at the 2022 NHL postseason. There are two playoff games scheduled for Tuesday, the 18th day of the postseason and the first day of the second round.
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