by George Grimm | Sep 11, 2021 | Hockey History, Homepage, New York Rangers, NHL, Retro Rangers
One of the most remarkable things about Rod Gilbert’s brilliant NHL career was that not only did he make it back from two spinal fusion surgeries but also survived a near-death experience nearly 60 years ago. Gilbert originally underwent spinal fusion...
by John Zielonka | Sep 10, 2021 | Homepage, NHL, Seattle Kraken
The Seattle Kraken welcomed media members and invited guests to the launch of the Kraken Community Iceplex. Insidehockey.com captured some sights and sounds from the event. In an exclusive interview, Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke discussed on the location criteria and his...
by Brian Kennedy | Aug 11, 2021 | Archived Features, Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History, Homepage, Leagues, NHL
“Those guys we’ve been mourning lately were people whom I remember. Tony Esposito was someone I worshipped.” That’s what I said to my friend Manny yesterday in response to his condolences on the occasion of Tony O’s passing at age 78. The people I was referencing were...
by George Grimm | Jul 29, 2021 | Hockey History, Homepage, New York Rangers, Retro Rangers
Back in the early 1970s, after watching Gene Carr blow yet another scoring opportunity, Ranger broadcaster Bill “The Big Whistle” Chadwick, loudly proclaimed to play-by-play man Jim Gordon, that the long-haired forward “couldn’t put the puck in the ocean if he was...
by Neal McHale | Jul 28, 2021 | Homepage, New Jersey Devils, NHL
The New Jersey Devils seem to have landed the big fish of the 2021 UFA class. Dougie Hamilton, according to league insiders will agree to terms with the Devils when the market opens up at 12 p.m. ET. on Wednesday. This according to TSN Hockey Insider, Darren Dreger,...
by Neal McHale | Jul 28, 2021 | Homepage, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL
The opening of the frenzy that is NHL free agency on Wednesday has the potential to alter the direction of the New Jersey Devils. After missing the postseason for the eighth time in nine years and now entering the 10-year anniversary of the last taste of any...
