Once upon a time, the Ottawa Senators were a competitive playoff team who were atop the NHL's Northeast Division. Today, they're not exactly known for their play on the ice, rather the antics of their owner Eugene Melnyk. As both a competitive team and a basement dweller, there have been plenty of unexpected players who … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Ottawa Senators
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Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Boston Bruins
When you have an organization as rich in history as the Boston Bruins, it's easy for players to slip through the cracks of the memory bank of time. Some are redemption stories, others are veterans at the end of their career looking for one last taste of glory, it's time to shine some light on … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Boston Bruins
Top 5: Flyers Playoff Performers
The Philadelphia Flyers are not strangers to the playoffs. Making the post season 39 times in their 53 year history, there have been many players that have made an impact through the years. Coming up big under high pressure, or putting up massive point totals spanning over multiple years, some players have left their legacy … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers Playoff Performers
Top 5: Flyers Poised to Breakout in 2020-21
There's something special happening in Philadelphia. After years of lackluster play while they trusted the process, the fruits of their patience are starting to emerge. Some of the young guns could possibly be on the verge of becoming superstars and will be the cornerstone of the franchise for years to come. Which players should you … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers Poised to Breakout in 2020-21
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are just two years away from their 30th anniversary as a franchise. Through that time they have seen four trips to the Western Conference Finals, and one run at the Stanley Cup. As a playoff team more often than not, it's no surprise the franchise has seen their fair share of … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were San Jose Sharks
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Atlanta Thrashers
Even though the Atlanta Thrashers organization was only around for 12 seasons, they had their fair share of big name players suit up during that time. Mainly washed up once-great superstars, the Thrashers still found a way to have a few top players on the roster for parts of their short existence. Number 5- Marian … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Atlanta Thrashers
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Dallas Stars
As with any team in the late 90's and early 2000's that was chasing the Stanley Cup, there were flurries of transactions that may have gone under the radar. The Dallas Stars are no exception to that rule. Winning a Cup in 1999, and finding themselves in the doldrum in the following years, the Stars … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Dallas Stars
Top 5: Flyers Prospects That Didn’t Pan Out
For many years under the leadership of Bobby Clarke and Paul Holmgren, the organization often traded draft picks to get what they wanted for the main roster for the here and now. Even though many picks were traded, some were kept and used by the Flyers with varying degrees of success. Obviously not every draft … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers Prospects That Didn’t Pan Out
Top 5: Players The Flyers Skipped Over in the Draft
Drafting outside of the first fifteen to twenty picks in the NHL is a crapshoot, but there are a times the Flyers would like a do-over. Organizational drafting before the Ron Hextall-era was not a pleasant experience. In the 109 picks from 2000 to 2014, only 47 played for the team. Five of those 47 … Continue reading Top 5: Players The Flyers Skipped Over in the Draft
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Nashville Predators
As a late-90s expansion draft team, and more often than not a playoff contender, It's no surprise some strange players have suited up for the Nashville Predators over the years. Whether trying to cash in on younger players, or find that right veteran addition, the Preds are familiar with wheeling and dealing to find the … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Nashville Predators
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