Spread the loveDuring the NHL’s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date’s historical significance to the game. We’ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here’s our look at this date in hockey history for June 29th, featuring and .2016: One of the wildest days in transactions takes place on this date. The acquire former top pick from the . comes to Edmonton in return at 3:34 p.m. ET. Hall wins the Hart Trophy for MVP in the 2017-18 season.The and swap All-Star defencemen just 20 minutes later. Montreal parts with...…Spread the loveDuring the NHL’s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date’s historical significance to the game. We’ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here’s our look at this date in hockey history for June 29th, featuring and .2016: One of the wildest days in transactions takes place on this date. The acquire former top pick from the . comes to Edmonton in return at 3:34 p.m. ET. Hall wins the Hart Trophy for MVP in the 2017-18 season.The and swap All-Star defencemen just 20 minutes later. Montreal parts with...WW…

Spread the loveSelecting members for any class of the is always a difficult task. However, it shouldn’t take 12 times for to make the vaunted halls. The former , , and forward didn’t get elected when Wednesday’s class was announced., , and Kim St. Pierre . made it in the Builders category. Hoss and Iginla made it in their first year on the ballot. Mogilny’s name had picked up steam but was ultimately left out.This year’s class is a deserving one, but Mogilny’s omission seems to be a glaring one. Former Athletic writerThere are 18 voters on the election and committee and one needs 14 to gain...…Spread the loveSelecting members for any class of the is always a difficult task. However, it shouldn’t take 12 times for to make the vaunted halls. The former , , and forward didn’t get elected when Wednesday’s class was announced., , and Kim St. Pierre . made it in the Builders category. Hoss and Iginla made it in their first year on the ballot. Mogilny’s name had picked up steam but was ultimately left out.This year’s class is a deserving one, but Mogilny’s omission seems to be a glaring one. Former Athletic writerThere are 18 voters on the election and committee and one needs 14 to gain...WW…

Spread the loveDuring the NHL’s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date’s historical significance to the game. We’ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here’s our look at this date in hockey history for June 22nd, featuring .1991: The select Lindros with the first overall pick of the 1991 NHL Draft. Lindros said he would never play for the club, citing ownership. The Memorial Cup winner with the Oshawa Generals would stay in the CHL and play for the 1992 Canadian Olympic team while he waited.Quebec worked out...…Spread the loveDuring the NHL’s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date’s historical significance to the game. We’ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here’s our look at this date in hockey history for June 22nd, featuring .1991: The select Lindros with the first overall pick of the 1991 NHL Draft. Lindros said he would never play for the club, citing ownership. The Memorial Cup winner with the Oshawa Generals would stay in the CHL and play for the 1992 Canadian Olympic team while he waited.Quebec worked out...WW…

Spread the loveDuring the NHL’s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date’s historical significance to the game. We’ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here’s our look at this date in hockey history for June 21st, featuring Barry Trotz.2018: The sign the former and coach to a five-year deal. Trotz is fresh off winning the Capitals their first Stanley Cup in five games over the . The move comes three days after he resigns from Washington after the two sides couldn’t reach an extension.Trotz becomes the first coach...…Spread the loveDuring the NHL’s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date’s historical significance to the game. We’ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here’s our look at this date in hockey history for June 21st, featuring Barry Trotz.2018: The sign the former and coach to a five-year deal. Trotz is fresh off winning the Capitals their first Stanley Cup in five games over the . The move comes three days after he resigns from Washington after the two sides couldn’t reach an extension.Trotz becomes the first coach...WW…

Spread the loveDuring the NHL’s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date’s historical significance to the game. We’ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here’s our look at this date in hockey history for May 26th, featuring the 1987-88 .1988: gets a goal and two assists as the Oilers take Game 5 over the . The Oilers beat the Bruins, 6-3, to clinch the Cup. Edmonton wins the series four games to zero after Game 4 is not counted after a power outage. Gretzky is the first player to get 250 post-season...…Spread the loveDuring the NHL’s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date’s historical significance to the game. We’ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here’s our look at this date in hockey history for May 26th, featuring the 1987-88 .1988: gets a goal and two assists as the Oilers take Game 5 over the . The Oilers beat the Bruins, 6-3, to clinch the Cup. Edmonton wins the series four games to zero after Game 4 is not counted after a power outage. Gretzky is the first player to get 250 post-season...WW…

Sign inLog into your accountyour usernameyour passwordPassword recoveryRecover your passwordyour emailSign inWelcome! Log into your accountyour usernameyour passwordPassword recoveryRecover your passwordyour emailA password will be e-mailed to you.During the NHL’s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date’s historical significance to the game. We’ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here’s our look at this date in hockey history for May 25th, featuring .1994: The centre follows through a promise to beat the in...…Sign inLog into your accountyour usernameyour passwordPassword recoveryRecover your passwordyour emailSign inWelcome! Log into your accountyour usernameyour passwordPassword recoveryRecover your passwordyour emailA password will be e-mailed to you.During the NHL’s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date’s historical significance to the game. We’ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here’s our look at this date in hockey history for May 25th, featuring .1994: The centre follows through a promise to beat the in...WW…