Known by the moniker "The Magnificent One," Mario Lemieux was one of the greatest players to ever put on a Pittsburgh Penguins jersey and skate on NHL ice. During his playing career, he was best known ...

The only thing better than one first-rounder is two first-rounders. It’s June 21, 1997 at Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Sharks hold the No. 2 overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft and, ...

There had been so many tears in the months leading to this moment, shed for personal tragedy and professional defeat. But on June 16, 1998, in Washington, the only emotion among the Detroit Red Wings ...

In the spring of 1997 — a quarter-century ago — the Detroit Red Wings embarked on their quest to end a 42-year Stanley Cup drought. The Free Press has commemorated that historic quest with a new book: ...

BUFFALO — There is no definition, no straight path to the prize. Today’s sure shot can be next week’s forgotten wonder, while the long shot ultimately packs up after more than 1,000 NHL games, his ...

On this day in 1997, the Edmonton Oilers would acquire Roman Hamrlik from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Jason Bonsignore. Hamrlik was a fan favourite and a big locker room guy. Drafted first ...

The Hockey News July 1, 1997 Issue Highlights Exceptional T-Birds Draft Class Ever since the Western Hockey League Seattle Breakers changed their name to Thunderbirds in 1985, the franchise has been a ...

The Hockey News has always been on the cutting edge when it comes to breaking down NHL business. And in this 1997 story, we revealed and ranked every NHL coach's salary. Over the years, THN has been ...