Category: Stan Fischler
New York Islanders vs. Rangers [Game #7 thread]
TNTOne of the guys who can score right now. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Short Islanders pay their lone visit. Something’s got to give for both New York combatants tonight as the Islanders are on a three-game losing streak while the Rangers are also winless in three...
Read moreMadison Square Garden set standard for NHL arenas in 1926
The Hockey MavenLegendary 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 zeroes in on the construction of a massive new arena which would have a significant effect on the growth o...
Read moreThen and Now: Comparing Gordie Howe and Matthew Tkachuk
Detroit Red WingsLegendary 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
New England WhalersLegendary 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 moreRollins trade to Black Hawks among those reaching milestone anniversary
New York RangersLegendary 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 presents a hat trick of unusual NHL trades, each celebrating a meaningful anniversary in 2022, including o...
Read morePanarin following in Kovalev's path, trying to win Cup with Rangers
NHLLegendary 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 offers his popular feature, "Then and Now," featuring former NHL forward Alexei Kovalev and current New Yo...
Read moreParent, Favell thrived playing goalie for Flyers in inaugural season
Bernie ParentLegendary 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 presents his "Picture equals a 100 words" segment. He zeroes in on the first season of NHL expansion, 1967...
Read moreGraves became Rangers star after signing as free agent
Stan FischlerLegendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insights with readers each Wednesday.This week, coinciding with the start of NHL Free Agency, Fischler recalls an under-the-radar free agent signing by the New Y...
Read morePotvin got wish when selected by Islanders with No. 1 pick in 1973 Draft
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 each Wednesday. With the Upper Deck 2022 NHL Draft taking place this week at Bell Centre in Montreal, Fischler looks back to 1973 when prize...
Read moreLeach scored five goals for Flyers in memorable 1976 playoff game
Toronto Maple LeafsLegendary 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 recalls a memorable performance by Philadelphia Flyers forward Reggie Leach in the 1976 Stanley Cup Playo...
Read moreBlack Hawks made two postseason runs 15 years apart with unique coaches
Chicago Black HawksLegendary 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.With the Stanley Cup Playoffs underway, Fischler focuses on two unique Chicago Black Hawks teams that made surprising postsea...
Read moreRangers in 1928, Red Wings in 1937 won Stanley Cup with emergency goalie
Earl RobertsonLegendary 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. With so many backup goalies pressed into service during the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season, Fischler looks back and finds...
Read moreRed Wings had unlikely playoff hero after Howe injury in 1950
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 each Wednesday. With the Stanley Cup Playoffs underway, Fischler looks back at the bitterly fought 1950 first-round series and it's unexpect...
Read moreMatthews compares favorably with Sittler as dynamic Maple Leafs forward
Stan FischlerLegendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly column for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insight with readers each Wednesday.This week Fischler delivers his popular "Then and Now" segment, comparing two Toronto Maple Leafs forwards from different eras,...
Read moreHowe, Francis, Salming among NHL notables who made memorable quips
Toronto Maple LeafsLegendary 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 presents a humorous collection of quotes from assorted hockey personalities.
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