Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Columbus Blue Jackets

Entering the league in 2000, the Blue Jackets struggled for much of their first two decades of existence to simply find their footing in the NHL. They didn't make the playoffs for the first time until 2009, and didn't have their first playoff win until 2014. Between being a basement dweller where teams would dump … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Columbus Blue Jackets

Top 5: Players You Forgot Were L.A. Kings

A franchise that famously flubs their playoff appearances with early exits, the Los Angeles Kings finally won the Stanley Cup in 2012, 45 years after their founding. Even though some of the top stars in NHL history have suited up for the Kings over the years, their postseason struggle forced them to shake up their … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were L.A. Kings

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 players that have ever suited up for the Wild have played in at least 150 games. With the kind of dedication, … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Minnesota Wild

Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Colorado Avalanche

Since their relocation from Quebec in 1995, The Colorado Avalanche have more-often-than-not been a competitive hockey club. With two Stanley Cups in 1996 and 2001, and the current squad a perennial playoff team, It is no surprise the team sifts through talent in order to find the magic key for their next Stanley Cup.   … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Colorado Avalanche

Top 5: Players You Forgot Were New York Rangers

Established in 1926, the New York Rangers hold the distinction of being one of the NHL's original six teams. Over nine hundred players have dawned the iconic blue sweater since their inception and it's pretty safe to say you can't recall all of them, right? Number 5- Mike Knuble Mike Knuble started his career in … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were New York Rangers

Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Detroit Red Wings

Owning the distinction of being part of the NHL's Original Six and having almost 1,000 players don the winged wheel in the history of the organization, The Detroit Red Wings have one of the most storied franchise's in the NHL. It's easy to list some of the Red Wings greats, but do you remember these … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Detroit Red Wings

Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have one of the most popular franchises in the NHL. They currently sit as the second most valuable franchise in the league, and with that kind of weight, as well as being one of the Original Six teams, the Maple Leafs have and extensive list of players you may not remember … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Toronto Maple Leafs

Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Montreal Canadiens

Founded in 1909 and part of the Original Six NHL teams, almost 900 people have had the honor of wearing the Habs crest on their sweater. 18 players have had the privilege of having their number retired, but what about some of the players that won't have their number hanging from the ceiling of the … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Montreal Canadiens

Top 5: Players You Forgot Were New Jersey Devils

For a vast majority of their existence, the New Jersey Devils have been a competitive hockey club. With three Stanley Cup wins and five total appearances, as with any team on the brink of greatness, it often takes many moves within the organization to find the right group of guys to unlock the winning formula, … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were New Jersey Devils

Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks organization was never afraid to make trades. From a long-standing quest to find a goaltender, to making multiple deals to land them the Sedin twins in 1999, it should be no surprise that a vast array of players have blown through Vancouver over the years. Number 5- Geoff Sanderson Probably best known … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Vancouver Canucks