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Adam Oates retired as one of the greatest playmakers the NHL has ever seen. He accumulated more than 1,079 assists, which is good for ninth all-time. Thanks to Oates centering them, fellow Hall of Famers Brett Hull and Cam Neely both scored 50 goals in 50 games.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / August 5

The Flyers' Adam Oates trade became a costly missed opportunity

There are many players we watch play that we can tell will be enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame. There is no way Alex Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby, Patrick Kane, David Pastrnak, Claude Giroux, and Connor McDavid won't make it.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 30, 2025

Adam Oates dishes on how he would fix Maple Leafs’ struggling power play

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ struggles on the man advantage remain a topic of discussion among the fanbase in terms of how to fix it. On Wednesday night, the Leafs faced a Minnesota Wild team that entered the game with the third-worst penalty kill in the NHL.

Macklin Celebrini News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Washington Capitals News / NoVa Caps / September 2, 2024

The 1,000 Points Club: Players Who Earned Their 1,000th NHL Point With The Washington Capitals

During the Washington Capitals’ 50-year history, several players recorded their 1,000th point in a Capitals uniform. These players included players who played the entirety of their career with the Capitals as well as players acquired from elsewhere.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 3, 2024

Five well-known players you might have forgotten played a season or less for the Oilers

When you think about notable players who played only a season or less with the Edmonton Oilers, Chris Pronger is usually the first name that comes to mind.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / August 9, 2024

Revisiting the Blues’ Trade for Brett Hull

On March 7, 1988, the Calgary Flames agreed to send 23-year-old forward Brett Hull along with 27-year-old forward Steve Bozek to the St. Louis Blues for 29-year-old defenseman Rob Ramage and 28-year-old goaltender Rick Wamsley.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 22, 2017

NHL Weekender: Bruins, Blackhawks surging; Joe Thornton chases down legends

At the end of every work week, YardBarker will take a look at what the NHL has in store for the weekend. We'll see whose stock is soaring, who needs to get their act together and what tilts are promising to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Oilers show signs of life and need their captain to follow

Islanders win Belmont Park arena bid

Veterans who need to prove they still belong in the NHL

The 'I am a rock, I am an Islander' quiz

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?