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Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

What Would It Take for Cale Makar to Surpass Bobby Orr?

Cale Makar has been making history virtually from the moment he entered the league. What began as a promising career has since blossomed into one that has fans, experts, and pundits wondering just how high he can go.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / June 14

Paul Coffey is Doing Wonders for Oilers' Defence

Since being drafted sixth overall in 1980 by the Edmonton Oilers, Paul Coffey has made an imprint on the team's blue line, both on the ice and now behind the bench. During his playing days, Coffey was Bobby Orr reincarnated.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'NHL Vezina Trophy winners' quiz

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / June 11

Avalanche's Cale Makar wins second Norris Trophy

Colorado Avalanche offensive-minded defenseman Cale Makar is the recipient of the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the second time in his career, the NHL announced Wednesday.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / June 11

Avalanche’s Cale Makar Wins 2025 James Norris Memorial Trophy

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has won the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the second time in his career, capturing 176 of the 191 available first-place votes.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 9

Bruins’ David Pastrnak joins Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito with historic feat

The Boston Bruins (32-38-9) took a bulldozer to an already shaky season, deciding to enter rebuild mode for the first time in ages. They fired head coach Jim Montgomery in November and dealt away franchise great Brad Marchand and fixtures Charlie Coyle, Brandon Carlo and Trent Frederic ahead of the trade deadline.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / March 2

Wayne Gretzky left with ‘broken heart’ over criticism from fans

Wayne Gretzky has been left with a broken heart over all the criticism he has received from fans recently, according to his wife.

Criticism of Gretzky has gone too far

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The 'Stanley Cup-winning Edmonton Oilers' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 13

Upper Deck Giving Fans More of The Magic of Bobby Orr

Bobby Orr was the first superstar I remember. Not only was he a two-time Stanley Cup winner, but he was also THE superstar of the NHL in the late 1960s and throughout the 70s.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

Boston Bruins’ Great Don Awrey Walks Down Memory Lane

During a recent visit to Fort Myers, Florida, I had the chance to interview Boston Bruins great Don Awrey. He played 979 games in the NHL over 17 seasons and 10 of those were with the Bruins where he won two Stanley Cups (1970 and 1972).

NHL News / Montreal Hockey Now / January 7

Calder Talk: Canadiens Lane Hutson Historical Scoring Comparison

With a three-point effort on Monday night versus the Vancouver Canucks, Montreal Canadiens skater Lane Hutson now leads all NHL rookies in points, with three goals and 27 assists in 40 games.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 31

Avalanche’s Cale Makar joins Bobby Orr in exclusive club amid incredible start

The Colorado Avalanche have been decimated by injuries early on in the 2024-25 season — but superstar defenseman Cale Makar is doing everything he can to plug the holes.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / October 30

Cale Makar Nears Bobby Orr’s Season-Opening Record Point Streak

Cale Makar extended his season-opening point streak with an assist on Ivan Ivan’s goal in the first period of the matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / October 25

Orr, Coffey…Makar? Avalanche blueliner’s career trajectory is legendary

If you’re a hockey stat nerd and enjoy seeing records challenged and/or broken, it’s a fun era. Over the past three seasons, goals have reached a 30-year high in the NHL.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 14

Ranking 10 greatest Boston Bruins teams of all time

One of the NHL’s Original Six teams, the Boston Bruins have six Stanley Cup titles and a bevy of other great teams. From Bobby Orr flying in the air to winning game seven on the road in 2011, great teams, moments, and players litter Bruins history.

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The 'NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year winners' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / August 13

Can Quinn Hughes Repeat His Norris Trophy Performance in 2024-25?

I have to admit that I have favorite NHL players for different reasons. Living on Vancouver Island means that the Vancouver Canucks are the team I see the most on my television.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 21

Ranking 10 greatest New York Rangers of all time

If one chooses to look at the New York Rangers from the perspective of championships won, it is a rather sad story. The Rangers started doing business in 1926, and they have won just four Stanley Cups since then.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 17

McDavid vs. Crosby: Which generational talent had the better career by 27?

In his famous profile of Boston’s iconic slugger Ted Williams, the late Pulitzer Prize winner, Richard Ben Cramer, wrote that “few men try for best ever.” As hockey fans, we’ve been privileged to watch two contemporary prodigies try for exactly that.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / July 3, 2024

Have The Bruins Found Their Big Bad Identity?

The Boston Bruins during the 1970’s were beloved. Boston was a hockey town, and it was all because of Bobby Orr and the Big Bad Bruins. It was the hottest ticket in town, everyone wanted to catch a glimpse of these larger-than-life superstars.

Colorado Avalanche News / Inside The Rink / May 1, 2024

Cale Makar: James Norris Memorial Trophy Finalist

The NHL announced on Wednesday, May 1st, the three finalists for the 2023-24 James Norris Memorial Trophy award – Quinn Hughes of the Vancouver Canucks, Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators, and Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20, 2024

Cale Makar Reaches 300 Points: Second-Fastest D-Man Since Orr

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has etched his name in the annals of NHL history by reaching 300 career points in just 280 games. This milestone places him in elite company, trailing only the legendary Bobby Orr, who achieved the same feat in a mere 279 games.

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker / April 13, 2023

Season by Sharks D underscores need for Bobby Orr Trophy

Splendid season by Sharks defenseman underscores need for Bobby Orr Trophy

This year’s point production by Erik Karlsson is the most by a defenseman since the 1991-92 season. The all-time record for points in a season by a defenseman is 139, set by Boston's Bobby Orr in the 1970-71 season.

Karlsson first defenseman to reach 100 points since 1991-92

Sharks' Marc-Edouard Vlasic won't require surgery in offseason

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 8, 2020

May 10 in sports history: One giant leap for hockey great

Forty seconds into overtime in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final in 1970, Boston's Bobby Orr scored the winning goal. After watching the puck sail into the net, Orr leaped into the air, immortalized in history through the camera lens of photographer Ray Lussier.

May 9 in sports history: Dallas Braden pitched a Mother's Day special

May 8 in sports: A day Jim Hunter didn't need to fish for compliments

May 7 in sports history: Magic from MJ, Reggie and 'The Big Sexy'

May 6 in sports history: No knock on masterful Wood

Every team's likely next retired number

The best athlete to wear every number

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL defensemen of all time

Evaluating defensemen can be a tricky subject because defense in hockey has always been a difficult thing to quantify. Is it just about keeping the puck out of your own net?

The 25 best NHL forwards of all time

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Box Score 5/10: Manu takes over – literally over

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NHL News / Yardbarker / January 28, 2017

The biggest snubs and surprises from the NHL 100 Greatest Players list

As part of their centennial celebration, the NHL did something rather expected and released a list of the 100 Greatest Players to ever play in the league.

100 greatest moments in NHL history

Ranking the uniforms of the NHL

Who won the Stanley Cup the year you were born?