Category: Stan Fischler
Fischler turns 90, legendary hockey journalist 'marvel and a wonder'
Stan FischlerStan Fischler enjoyed his 90th birthday Thursday exactly where you would expect to find someone who has spent a lifetime writing and talking about hockey -- at an NHL game.
Read moreMaple Leafs legend Apps among NHL stars who enlisted during World War II
Billy TaylorLegendary 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 he features his popular "Picture Is Worth 100 Words." The photo is rare since it depicts members of the same team in...
Read moreHarvey's miscue in Game 7 cost Canadiens vs. Red Wings in 1954 Cup Final
Doug HarveyLegendary 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 features a "Strange But True" segment about one of the least-likely endings to a Stanley Cup Final, the 1...
Read morePick A Winner
Stan Fischlerfrom Stan Fischler at The Hockey News, Take a gander at the seven most-likely Stanley Cup winners and tell me who's gonna be the Champ. A couple of months ago, I picked Toronto to finally – finally – do the trick. Since then too many negatives have grown in Hogtown. Or, as my buddy, Sea...
Read moreAho following Kurri's path as NHL star from Finland
Jari KurriLegendary 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 returns to one his favorite features, "Then and Now," in which he compares Hockey Hall of Famer Jari Kurr...
Read moreNew York Americans stunned Rangers in 1938 playoff series win
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 Fischler turns back the calendar to 1938 when the New York Americans enjoyed their last hurrah by defeating the N...
Read moreFirst NHL All-Star Game in 1934 played to benefit Ace Bailey
TVASLegendary 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.In conjunction with the upcoming 2022 Honda NHL All-Star Game, Fischler recalls the original NHL All-Star Game in 1934 that prov...
Read moreGillies was 'Gentle Giant' with Islanders during Hall of Fame NHL career
Stan FischlerLegendary hockey writer 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 some memories of Hockey Hall of Fame forward Clark Gillies, who died at 67 on Jan. 21.
Read moreGillies was 'Gentle Giant' with Islanders during Hall of Fame NHL career
Stan FischlerLegendary hockey writer 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 some memories of Hockey Hall of Fame forward Clark Gillies, who died at 67 on Jan. 21.
Read moreDoes Connor McDavid Want Out Of Edmonton?
Wayne Gretzkyfrom Stan Fischler at the Hockey News, Do you believe that Connor McDavid wants to spend the rest of his hockey-playing life in Edmonton? I don't. Did Wayne Gretzky? No. The Great One loved L.A. Did Mark Messier? No. He loved New York. Or, recent Hall of Famer Kevin Lowe? No again....
Read moreHockey Observations
Knights'from Stan Fischler of The Hockey News, * JACK-JACK-JACK: I'm excited; are you? Jumpin' Jack Eichel's return is just around the calendar. If the Controversial One truly returns to form, Vegas will be a team you won't want to face in the playoffs. * THEN AGAIN: No matter how he shakes it, the...
Read moreWanderers imported first New York hockey stars before NHL began
New York RangersLegendary hockey writer 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 tells the tale of the first three hockey stars to play in New York, years before the NHL began.
Read moreIslanders News: Stan Fischler, Hall of Famer
USA HockeyWarmth and fun. | Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images Also: Just a hint of season previews for our “contenders.” Itt would be hard to find an Islanders fan today who doesn’t trace some part of their fandom to Stan Fischler. As a New York-based reporter and broadcaster,...
Read moreSnapshots: Hall Of Fame, Montoya, Rangers
Jenny Schmidgall-PotterThe U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame has announced the class of 2021, which will include Stan Fischler, Paul Holmgren, and Peter McNab. The trio will be inducted along with the 2020 class, which included Dean Blais, Tony Granato, Jenny Potter, and Jerry York, at an event scheduled for December of this year....
Read moreChicago Stadium had perfect nickname, Fischler says
Al MelgardLegendary hockey reporter and analyst Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his knowledge, brand of humor and insights with readers each Wednesday.This week, Stan continues a series of reminiscences about his first visits to arenas from th...
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