Category: Quebec Nordiques
Why Quebec City is Ready for Its Return to the NHL
Quebec City, Canada’s capital, was once home to the Quebec Nordiques, a professional ice hockey team that competed in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1979 to 1995. Since the team’s departure, there have been ongoing efforts to bring an NHL team back to the city. There are several reasons why Q...
Read more
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 24
One of the greatest goal scorers in National Hockey League history had two big achievements on this date. He was far from the only Hockey Hall of Fame member to…
Read more
Eric Lindros Trade Revisited
Two teams made deals for him, but only one could end up with “The Next One”. It’s been over 30 years since the Quebec Nordiques traded — a once-in-a-generation player with outstanding offensive prowess, a bone-crunching physical presence, strong skating skills, and stupendously soft hands — to the...
Read more
Blues, Flames struggling early because of injuries, lack of depth
The Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2022-23 season by former NHL coaches and assistants who will turn their critical gaze to the game and explain it through the lens of a teacher. Marc Crawford, Mark Recchi and Phil Housley will take turns providing insight.In this edition, Crawford...
Read more
Top 5 All-Time Avalanche Trades
Since they moved from Quebec in 1995, the Colorado Avalanche have made a handful of trades whose legacy was felt for seasons after the transaction itself. This list will discuss the five franchise-defining trades…
Read more
Today in Hockey History: Aug 18
The New York Rangers and San Jose Sharks have been the busiest teams on Aug. 18 throughout NHL history. In addition, on this date, a new captain was named in…
Read more
Canucks: Christian Wolanin knows his father is key to unlocking NHL door
'I didn’t really expect a lot going into free agency. To get a call from Vancouver as early as I did, and for them to show interest, was a real encouraging sign.' — Canucks defenceman Christian Wolanin.
Read more
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Eric Lindros Trade
Today is the 30th anniversary of “The Trade.” The Flyers traded Ron Hextall, Chris Simon, Mike Ricci, Kerry Huffman, Steve Duchesne, the rights to Peter Forsberg, two 1st round draft picks and $15 million cash to the Quebec Nordiques in exchange for the rights to Eric Lindros. There was so much act...
Read more
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Eric Lindros Trade
Today is the 30th anniversary of “The Trade.” The Flyers traded Ron Hextall, Chris Simon, Mike Ricci, Kerry Huffman, Steve Duchesne, the rights to Peter Forsberg, two 1st round draft picks and $15 million cash to the Quebec Nordiques in exchange for the rights to Eric Lindros. It’s the trade that la...
Read more
NHL odds: How to bet conference finals, lines, pick
Here are the latest game and series lines for the NHL conference finals between the Rangers-Lightning as the Avalanche await the winner.
Read more
NHL odds: How to bet conference finals, lines, pick
Here are the latest game and series lines for the NHL conference finals between the Rangers-Lightning as the Avalanche await the winner.
Read more
NHL odds: How to bet conference finals, lines, pick
Here are the latest game and series lines for the NHL conference finals between the Rangers-Lightning as the Avalanche await the winner.
Read moreWant the trending hockey news in your inbox daily?.
Just add your email, and we'll start sending you the most important hockey news of the day.
