At just 5’7″, Tyler Johnson of the Tampa Bay Lightning is the shortest player in the NHL. He’s also one of the league’s most skilled players, with a Stanley Cup victory and two Olympic gold medals to his credit. NHL Players 5 foot 7 inch Nazem Kadri is the shortest player in the NHL currently….
The NHL playoffs are one of the most exciting times of the year for hockey fans. But who makes the playoffs? Here’s a look at the teams that have qualified so far. How the NHL Playoffs Work There are 16 teams in the Stanley Cup playoffs: the top three teams in each of the four…
The second round of the NHL playoffs is set to begin on Wednesday, April 28. Introduction The National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs are a best-of-seven elimination tournament among 16 teams that have qualified for the playoffs. The Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, is awarded to the playoff champion at the…
A list of the year each NHL team entered the league. NHL Basics The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America, currently comprising 31 teams: 24 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The NHL began play in 1917 as the successor to the National Hockey Association (NHA),…
Who was the best NHL player of all time? Many would say it was Wayne Gretzky, and it’s hard to argue with that. Gretzky holds almost every significant offensive record in the NHL, and he did it all while playing for some pretty bad teams. Wayne Gretzky Wayne Gretzky is considered by many to be…
The NHL season is in full swing and there are a lot of great teams vying for the top spot. Who is the best NHL team in 2021? NHL Teams Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are an American professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They compete in the National Hockey League…
The NHL Draft is an annual event in which NHL teams select eligible players who have turned 18 years old by September 15th. Introduction The NHL Draft is an annual event in which each of the thirty NHL teams select amateur players who have been eligible to be drafted. The first overall pick is awarded…
Where Is The NHL Game Tonight? is a blog dedicated to helping hockey fans find out where they can watch their favorite team play. Introduction The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America, currently comprising 31 teams: 24 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The NHL is…
The NHL playoffs are just around the corner, and we’re all wondering how they’re going to work. Here’s a breakdown of what we know so far. Introduction The NHL playoffs are just around the corner, and we’re here to give you a quick rundown of how they work. The playoffs are a single-elimination tournament, meaning…
In 1949, the NHL mandated that all players must wear helmets. This rule was implemented in order to protect players from head injuries. NHL History The National Hockey League was founded in 1917, and since then, it has undergone many changes. One of the most significant changes was in 1979, when the league made helmets…
We’re just a few weeks into the NHL season, and there have already been a few hat tricks. So how many can we expect in the rest of the season? Introduction With the NHL season in full swing, fans are hoping to see their favorite players rack up a few hat tricks. But just how…
The NHL trade deadline is 3 p.m. ET on Monday, Feb. 24. Introduction The NHL trade deadline is the date and time by which all NHL teams must have completed their transactions for the season. The deadline is typically in late February or early March, and is set by the NHL’s Board of Governors. For…