Bobby Hull 1939-2023
Hall of Famer Bobby Hull passed away on Jan. 30, 2023. He was 84. Hull spent 15 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks from 1957-58 to 1971-72, becoming one of the greatest scorers in NHL history. Ruggedly handsome with a megawatt smile and a muscular physique from years...
A Bump In The NHL’s Road Toward Inclusivity
It's been a week since Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov refused to wear a rainbow jersey in a pregame skate against the Anaheim Ducks as part of his team's Pride Night in support of the LGBTQ+ community. The fallout continues to resonate around the NHL....
Does Anyone Really Care About The NHL All-Star Game?
Last week, the NHL announced its 32 players (one from each club) as its initial selections for the 2023 All-Star Game in Sunrise, Florida, on Feb. 4. The fans will get to vote on three other players from each division to round the All-Star rosters. Following the...
The 2022-23 NHL Season Could Be The Highest Scoring Since The Early ’90s
NHL scoring has steadily increased in recent years. In 2015-16, the 2.71 goals average was the lowest since 2003-04 (2.57), which was the final season of the “Dead Puck Era”. It has since risen by each season, reaching 3.14 in 2021-22. The last time it was that high...