Joining the league in 1993, the Florida Panthers were one of the more successful expansion teams of the era. Making it to the Stanley Cup Final in their third season of existence, they spent much of the next twenty years at the bottom of the NHL standings, only to rise again and win back-to-back Stanley Cups. The … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Florida Panthers
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Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are special when it comes to players. They are known for building a core and running with a group of players for long periods of time. Almost a quarter of the 300ish players that have ever suited up for the Wild have played in at least 200 games for the club. With … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Minnesota Wild
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were St. Louis Blues
For most of their history, the St. Louis Blues were known as a perennial playoff team that just couldn’t quite win the big one. That all changed in 2019 when the Blues won the organization’s very first Stanley Cup. As with every longstanding competitive team, they were not afraid to make changes to their roster … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were St. Louis Blues
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Calgary Flames
Arriving in Calgary in 1980 after relocating from Atlanta, the Flames have seen plenty of success, as well as years of abject failure. With three Stanley Cup appearances and one victory, they also have two separate five-year playoff droughts. With that kind of variability, it should be no surprise the Flames have seen their fair … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Calgary Flames
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were New York Islanders
Once an unbeatable dynasty to whatever they are today, the Islanders certainly have a unique history. Spending every year since 1983 trying to regain their former glory in their dump of an arena, the unfortunate souls that have suited up in the array of ugly jerseys is over 500 players long. They would probably rather … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were New York Islanders
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the most storied franchises in NHL history. With six Stanley Cups to their name and almost 100 years of history to sift through, there are certainly players you forgot played in Chicago. Number 5- Dan Cleary Best known for his decade-long tenure with the Detroit Red Wings where he … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Chicago Blackhawks
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Winnipeg Jets
Originally joining the NHL in 1979 after the World Hockey Association merged with the National Hockey League, financial issues forced the Winnipeg Jets to move to Arizona in 1996. After 15 seasons without a team, the Jets returned home in 2011 when the Atlanta Thrashers relocated to Winnipeg. For this piece, we will be combining … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Winnipeg Jets
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Pittsburgh Penguins
A pretty bland existence interwoven by two powerhouse teams that won five Stanley Cups, The Pittsburgh Penguins have seen just about everything during their 53-year history. After tanking to draft Mario Lemieux in 1984 and shadily winning the Sidney Crosby sweepstakes in 2005, the organization suddenly build competitive teams on the ice, often going through … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Pittsburgh Penguins
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Washington Capitals
Entering the league in 1974, it took it took almost a decade for the Washington Capitals to establish themselves in the NHL. They followed up their early struggled with two decades of first and second round playoff exits. It wasn't until 2018 when they finally won their first Stanley Cup. On a team with so … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Washington Capitals
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Edmonton Oilers
From their early days in the WHA, to the dynasty days in the 1980's, to their post-lockout doldrums, the Edmonton Oilers have captivated the hockey world since 1971. Even with the team under a constant microscope, there have been a few players who have slipped through the cracks of time and fallen into the forgotten … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Edmonton Oilers
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