In 1991, Eric Lindros was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques first overall, but he wouldn't sign with the franchise, so NHL fans experienced one of the messiest sagas ever for a year. Eventually, we look back on one of the most monumental trades in NHL history. However, one of the teams involved didn't survive to … Continue reading NHL Time Machine: When Eric Lindros Was a Quebec Nordique
Josh Anderson: Thriving in Hockey Mania
In early October 2021, the Montréal Canadiens made a controversial move to acquire winger Josh Anderson for centre Max Domi. At the time, Domi was one season shy of 72 points while Anderson completed an injury-riddled one-goal season. Fans ridiculed the Canadiens further after they inked Anderson to a seven-year $38.5 million deal. Then, Montréal … Continue reading Josh Anderson: Thriving in Hockey Mania
Time Machine: When Wayne Gretzky was Nearly a Vancouver Canuck
(Stats Hockey-Reference.com) In 1988 and 1996, Wayne Gretzky nearly became a Vancouver Canuck. We will examine the 1988 near-occurrence first, then the 1996 story. There will be context too. Then, just for fun, let's see what might have happened. Enjoy! In 1988, the Edmonton Oilers had just won the Stanley Cup championship, and Wayne Gretzky … Continue reading Time Machine: When Wayne Gretzky was Nearly a Vancouver Canuck
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