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On this day, 31 years ago, Aug. 4, 1995, Curtis Joseph became an Edmonton Oiler and one of the most beloved in franchise history. Joseph provided hope through a particularly trying time for the franchise.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 17

This Flames & Stars Blockbuster Actually Worked for Both Teams

Now, thirty years later, that 1995 blockbuster where the Calgary Flames sent Joe Nieuwendyk to the Dallas Stars for a freshly drafted Jarome Iginla (plus Corey Millen) still holds up as one of the cleanest, fairest big-name swaps the NHL has ever seen.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

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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?"

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NHL News / Flamesnation / November 20

Throwback Thursday: Looking at the Joe Nieuwendyk trade with the Stars

Everyone loves a win-win trade. In last week’s edition of Throwback Thursday , we looked at the Miikka Kiprusoff trade between the Calgary Flames and San Jose Sharks.

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.

NHL News / Flamesnation / August 27, 2025

Flames and Andersson another reminder that players and NHL teams can outgrow each other

When a young player is drafted or acquired by a National Hockey League club, both sides usually have shared visions of future greatness. The NHL team will grow into a perennial powerhouse!

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 23, 2025

It looks like former Stars' legend and GM could be on his way back to Dallas...

The Dallas Stars are celebrating a franchise legend, but the conversation around Joe Nieuwendyk is quickly shifting from honour to possibility. With his recent Hall of Fame induction, Nieuwendyk's name is once again echoing in Dallas, and Craig Ludwig's latest comments have only amplified speculation about his future.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / July 24, 2025

Joe Nieuwendyk joining the Stars is becoming more possible, according to insider

The Dallas Stars are seeing growing talk about Joe Nieuwendyk possibly stepping into a front office role, as Craig Ludwig praised his professionalism and leadership after his Hall of Fame induction.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / July 24, 2025

Ralph Strangis shares a heartfelt reaction to Dallas Stars Hall of Fame honor

The reaction from Ralph Strangis shows how much the Dallas Stars Hall of Fame honor means as he prepares for a major celebration with fans in November.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / July 23, 2025

Stars announce their 2025 Hall of Fame class and fans will love it

The Dallas Stars have confirmed their newest Hall of Fame class, announcing a weekend-long celebration in mid-November that will feature a game against the Philadelphia Flyers, a gala, and the induction of two figures who shaped the franchise in very different ways.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 19, 2025

Great Moments in Battle of Ontario history: Joe Nieuwendyk and The Patrick Lalime Game

The Battle of Ontario will be reinvigorated when the Toronto Maple Leafs square off against the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Breaking the ice: The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 19, 2024

On this day 29 years ago: The Flames traded Joe Nieuwendyk for Jarome Iginla

Today marks the 29th anniversary of a trade that saw the Calgary Flames acquire a franchise icon. On Dec. 19, 1995, the Flames traded Joe Nieuwendyk to the Dallas Stars in exchange for Corey Millen and Jarome Iginla.