Mike Commito
Throwback Thursday: NHL Approves Sale of Winnipeg Jets, Kickstarting Move to Arizona
Rumours were already rampant, but when the league's board of governors signed off on the sale of the Jets in 1996, relocation to the desert became a reality.
The History of NHLers Scoring Hat Tricks in Their Debut
Seven players have done it, with Leafs rookie Auston Matthews the latest to join the club. For many, like Alex Smart, their careers only went downhill from there.
Throwback Thursday: NHL's Landmark TV Deal with CBS Goes Live
CBS struck a historic TV deal with the NHL in 1956, and a year later became the first cable provider to broadcast a nationally televised hockey game in the United States. The media landscape has changed a great deal since.
Throwback Thursday: The NHL's Best Christmas Day Moments
From 1919-1971, the NHL played games on Christmas Day. We talked to former Maple Leaf Gerry O'Flaherty, who made his NHL debut on Dec. 25, and revisit the league's old holiday tradition.
Throwback Thursday: When Jets Rookie Deron Quint Scored Two Goals in Four Seconds
Quint tied a record dating back to 1931 for the quickest two goals in NHL history. Winnipeg teammate Teemu Selanne scored four goals that same game.
The Definitive Guide to The Simpsons' Greatest Hockey Moments
In anticipation of Wayne Gretzky's upcoming appearance on The Simpsons, we compiled the best hockey moments from the show's 28-season history.
Throwback Thursday: Ron Hextall's Historic Empty-Net Goal
We look back at the time Flyers netminder Ron Hextall made NHL history by scoring the first true goal by a goalie in 1987 against the Bruins.
Throwback Thursday: Boston Bruins Host NHL's First Game in United States
Dec. 1, 1924 marked the first time an NHL game was played in the United States, when the Montreal Maroons visited the Bruins at Boston Arena.
Throwback Thursday: The Last Time an NHLer Scored on His Brother
Mathieu Biron scored on older brother Martin 13 years ago today, marking the NHL's last sibling-on-sibling goal.
Throwback Thursday: Mr. Hockey and The Great One Square Off in NHL for First Time
On Nov. 17, 1979, hockey icons Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe played their first NHL game against each other. Gretzky would go on to play his idol three more times.
Throwback Thursday: NHL Introduces the Penalty Shot
The NHL added the penalty shot on Nov. 10, 1934. Back then, the rules surrounding the exciting play were a lot different than they are today.
VICE Sports Q&A: Darryl Sittler Reflects on His Record-Setting 10-Point Game
We talked to Maple Leafs legend Darryl Sittler ahead of the 40th anniversary of his NHL record 10-point game back in 1976.