Most Clutch Hockey Players in Stanley Cup History
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Paul Sancya
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Few hockey players consistently raise their games in the NHL playoffs, but here’s who really gave it their all at the Stanley Cup.
Athletes Who Weren’t Hurt and Refused to Play. Is John Wall Captain of This Dubious Team?
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Carmen Mandato
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John Wall isn't the first professional athlete who wasn't hurt but sat on the sidelines and still cashed a paycheck. And he certainly won't be the last.
Most Underrated Sports Bars in the U.S.
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These are some of the best-kept secrets for sports fans.
Best First Units in NHL Franchise History
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Marty Lederhandler
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Here are the hockey players who would get the call with a season at stake...
What Really Happened to the Hartford Whalers?
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The Hartford Whalers haven't played an NHL game since 1997. And they're more popular than ever.
27 Greatest NHL Starting Goalies to Ever Play Hockey
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The greatest starting goalies in NHL history had toughness and talent on the ice that was unrivaled in professional hockey.
50 NHL Players Who Aren’t Worth the Money
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Bad contracts are the bane of general managers when they have NHL players who aren't worth the money.
Most Hated Hockey Players in NHL History
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Steve Freeman
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Here are the professional hockey players that you love to hate for all the right reasons.
Where Are They Now: 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team
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You won't believe what happened to the "Miracle On Ice" players after they won the gold.
Most Valuable Sports Cards of All Time
There has been an explosion of riches in the sports card market, and the most valuable cards are worth millions of dollars.
Greatest NHL Journeymen of All Time
David Zalubowski
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They called many teams home in their long careers.
Greatest NHL Penalty Killers Ever, Ranked
Wayne Gretzky and fans celebrate after he scored his NHL career record-setting 802nd goal against the Vancouver Canucks, on March 23, 1994, at the Forum in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Eric Draper)
Eric Draper
AP Photo
Here’s the shortlist of the best all-around penalty killers of the NHL expansion era.
Most Game-Winning Goals in NHL History
Ron Frehm
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They scored more than anyone when it mattered most.
Best No. 1 NHL Draft Picks of All Time
Paul Benoit
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These No. 1 overall picks delivered.
NHL Franchises, Ranked From Worst to First
Edmonton Oilers' Wayne Gretzky (99) carries the puck behind the net while being followed by Chicago Black Hawks' Troy Myrray (19) in first period action, Sunday night, Nov. 15, 1987 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)
Fred Jewell
AP Photo
The Original Six still dominate, but there’s stiffer competition now.
Most Penalty Minutes in NHL History
Steve Freeman
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These hockey players made troublemaking a virtue on the ice.
Greatest Sports Families of All Time
Ken Griffey, Jr., and Ken Griffey, Sr., kid around on the bench in Seattle during the Mariners' game against the Detroit Tigers, Aug. 31, 1990. Father and son wear the same uniform for the first time in Major League history. Ken Sr. joined the Mariners' club yesterday. Other players are not identified. (AP Photo/Bill Chan)
Bill Chan
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Sports run in these families of great athletes.
Most Games Played in NHL History
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These players never wanted to come off the ice.
Best Power Plays in NHL History
These teams were lethal with the man advantage.
Stadium Talk's Top 10 Stories of 2020
The year put us in a nostalgic mood.
NHL Players Who Won the Most Stanley Cups
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They raised the Cup more than anyone.
Best Pro Sports Team Logos of All Time
The best sports logos are works of art.
These Countries Produce the Most NHL Players
The NHL is truly a worldwide league.
Most Underrated NHL Players of All Time
Mark Humphrey
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Some NHL players did great things without grabbing headlines.
Greatest NHL Players Who Never Won a Stanley Cup
Peter Southwick
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Hockey's ultimate prize eluded them.
Greatest American-Born NHL Players
Jerry Lai
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Canadians rule hockey. But the U.S. has some legends, too.
Worst No. 1 NHL Draft Picks of All Time
Ed Nessen
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The No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft has never been a sure thing.
Fastest Skaters in NHL History
Bill Kostroun
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These NHL stars left scorched ice in their wake.
Greatest Goal Scorers in NHL History
They put the puck in the net better than anyone.
Greatest Defensemen in NHL History
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NHL dynasties were built around these elite defenders.
Worst Sports Moment for Every State
Rusty Kennedy
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All losses are not equal.
Best Sports Video Games Ever Made
Nintendo
Everything we love about sports is in these games.
Amazing Maps of the Sports World
These maps will teach you all about sports on Earth.
Most Iconic Hockey Goalie Masks
Goalie masks didn't just make the sport safer. They created a bold, new art form.
Greatest Sports Dynasties of All Time
Love them or hate them, they dominated the competition.
Greatest High School Athletes Ever
Some of them became great pros, but others peaked as teenagers.
America's Greatest Sports Moments by State
Every hero's story is unique, but all of this history was made in the USA.
Best Small-Town Sports Teams by State
Small-town sports are a huge part of the stories we tell about America.
Greatest Sports Photos of All Time
A picture is worth a thousand words. But in sports, a picture also can be worth a thousand emotions.
Harshest Punishments in Sports History
Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose.
John Swart
Associated Press
An athlete's fall from grace can be as compelling as the games. But the penalties don't always fit the crime.
Most Successful Sports Executives Who Were Athletes
After getting paid to play games, they moved to the front office and built champions.
Most Misunderstood Athletes in Sports History
It's time to set the record straight.
Hilarious Signs at Sporting Events
Some are witty. Others troll to perfection. All of them will make you laugh.
Greatest Goaltenders in NHL History for Every Team
These masked and unmasked men have set the standard between the pipes.
Ugliest Fan Moments in Sports History
Fans play an important role in sports, but bad things can happen when they lose control.
Best Minor League Hockey Arenas
You don’t have to pay major league prices to enjoy a major league fan experience on the ice.
Top 10 Stadium Talk Stories of 2019
It's one thing that brings us all together. As we turn the page on the decade, let's celebrate the joy of sports.
21 Reasons Why Bobby Orr Is Hockey's GOAT
Nobody who ever laced up skates played the game better than No. 4.
21 Reasons Why Bobby Orr Is Hockey's GOAT
Nobody who ever laced up skates played the game better than No. 4.
Strangest Coaching Moves in Sports History
Sometimes, the hiring and firing process doesn’t go according to plan.
50 Greatest Hockey Nicknames of All Time
The right nickname tells you everything you need to know about a hockey player.
Worst Losing Streaks in Sports History
Historic records not are just reserved for winners, and these losers prove that.
Worst Underachieving Teams in NHL History
The NHL is made for upsets, and some mighty good teams have paid the price.
Best Athlete Ever From Every State
America has produced some amazing sportsmen and sportswomen.
Greatest NHL Players of All Time
No all-time greats fly under the radar like the stick-and-puck guys.
The Best and Worst NHL Uniforms
Some looks remain classic on the ice. But many need upgrades.
Most Cursed Sports Teams
Failure follows some franchises like the plague.
Worst Hockey Contracts of All Time
Bad hockey deals aren't a new thing. Teams have been overpaying underperforming players for years.
How Sports Are Helping the Environment
The sports industry is getting innovative to save the planet.
Biggest Celebrity Sports Fans
They're just like us. At least in terms of their love for the games.
Where's the Stanley Cup?
The most coveted hardware in hockey has some stories to tell.
Is the NHL Presidents' Trophy Cursed?
NHL teams that finish the regular season with the most points get the award, but only a few of them have won the Stanley Cup.
Every NHL Team's Mount Rushmore
Think it’s easy to pick the all-time four best players in hockey? OK, let's go by franchise.
Pro Sports Commissioners, Ranked From Worst to Best
Leading one of the big four leagues is tough business. Some do the job better than others.
17 Amazing Stories About Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky was more than the best hockey player ever.
Worst Owners in Sports History
Owning a pro sports franchise doesn’t make you a good person.
Worst Teams in North American Sports History
We all love an underdog, but these teams never even had a chance.
The Most Hilarious Sports Tweets of All Time
Laugh at the thrill of social media victory and the agony of social media defeat.
Worst Sports Trades of All Time
These one-sided deals changed the course of history and had teams wishing for a mulligan.
Toughest Hockey Players in NHL History
Drop the gloves, and get ready to rumble with the game's baddest dudes.
Most Underrated Players in the NHL
They are underappreciated, but indispensable.
Cities That Should Have an NHL Team
If hockey can be a hit in Las Vegas, it can be popular anywhere.