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As we mentioned in one of our previous articles, the Buffalo Sabres are looking at losing key stars. Jack Eichel and Taylor Hall are both showing obvious signs of displeasure. Based on how this season is progressing, it seems only a matter of time before they are on the trading block. In the past, we have had a number of NHL trades that have been difficult, surprising or even game-changing. The trades listed below didn’t all happen because things were running smoothly and often they have caught fans, players and front-office personnel off guard. Let’s look at some of the best NHL trade sagas. PerhapsRead More →

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After the tragic passing of Dale Hawerchuk, I went down a rabbit hole regarding the NHL’s all-time point leaders. In-particular it was with respect to guys like Hawerchuk, Peter Stastny Kent Nilsson, & Marcel Dionne (garnering a new appreciation for their incredible accomplishment) who are amongst the all-time greats, but perhaps because they never won (and played predominantly in the 80’s/early 90’s), don’t seem to be held in as high a regard, or perhaps more accurately, come to mind as readily, to many casual or younger hockey fans. This inevitably got me to thinking about Eric Lindros and where his reputation stands amongst the legendsRead More →

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The NHL continued to change in 1995, but it would come at great cost to Quebec. Today we look at the birth of Carl Landra’s favourite team, the Colorado Avalanche. Colorado Avalanche Due to their passionate fan base, the Quebec Nordiques had been a staple of the NHL since 1979. Quebec City’s own ‘Bleu, Blanc et Rouge’ they had a packed house each week at Colisee de Quebec. Their fierce rivalry with more successful neighbours Montreal always made for great viewing. However, despite producing some top talents like Mats Sundin and Owen Nolan and having a talented roster, the French-Canadien market was proving to haveRead More →