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Time of India
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Quarter-Century glory: These 7 NHL superstars from the 2000s who just cemented their all-time greatness
Images via Getty Hockey fans were treated to a wave of nostalgia this Friday as the NHL unveiled the second wave of its Quarter-Century Team, spotlighting the best skaters who debuted between 2000 and 2010. From record-breaking scorers to playmakers with unmatched vision and two-way dynamos, these seven players not only defined a generation—they shaped the modern NHL. Operation Sindoor PM Modi meets NSA, chiefs of armed forces amid spike in tensions with Pak India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan Several airports in India to be closed till May 15 - check list Voted in by fans between February and April, the team represents a celebration of excellence, leadership, and legacy from an unforgettable era of hockey. Let's take a closer look at the legends who earned their place. The greatest NHL players From 2000–2010 who redefined the game The list is stacked with greatness—four No. 1 overall draft picks, a Hockey Hall of Famer, and a staggering collection of hardware: 15 Stanley Cups, seven Hart Trophies, and more than a dozen Rocket Richards. But beyond the stats and accolades, these seven players left a mark on the sport that still resonates today. 1. Patrice Bergeron (Boston Bruins) Patrice Bergeron was the ultimate embodiment of consistency and class. With over 1,000 career points and a record six Selke Trophies, Bergeron was a two-way force for nearly two decades. His leadership earned praise from teammates across generations. 'That's the type of leadership that doesn't happen overnight. It's a gift,' Bruins winger Brad Marchand said of his longtime captain. Bergeron retired in 2023, leaving a legacy as one of Boston's greatest. 2. Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins) Sidney Crosby remains a defining face of the NHL. With three Cups and more than 1,600 points, 'Sid the Kid' has averaged over a point per game for 20 straight seasons—more than even Gretzky. 'He earns that respect… through his performance and how hard he competes,' said former Penguins coach Mike Sullivan. Fan-voted as the league's most complete and intelligent player for six straight seasons, Crosby's influence is as strong as ever. 3. Pavel Datsyuk (Detroit Red Wings) Pavel Datsyuk, inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2024, dazzled fans with jaw-dropping skill and defensive brilliance. A three-time Selke and four-time Lady Byng winner, Datsyuk was known for stripping pucks effortlessly. 'It was an unbelievable talent. He was the best at it,' said teammate Patrick Kane . The 'Magic Man' helped Detroit to two Stanley Cups and countless highlight reels. 4. Patrick Kane (Chicago Blackhawks) Patrick Kane helped usher in a golden age for the Blackhawks, winning three Cups and racking up more than 1,300 points. The 2016 Hart winner and Conn Smythe recipient in 2013, Kane is the most decorated U.S.-born player of his era. 'He's a big part of why hockey's so big [in Chicago],' said Red Wings forward J.T. Compher. 5. Evgeni Malkin (Pittsburgh Penguins) Evgeni Malkin was the perfect complement to Crosby—sometimes even outshining him. With over 1,300 points and three Cups, the 2012 Hart winner was an unstoppable force in full stride. 'It's been pretty incredible to be part of the team and play with him,' Crosby reflected. 6. Alex Ovechkin (Washington Capitals) Alex Ovechkin , now the NHL's all-time goals leader with 895, redefined goal-scoring with his signature one-timers and relentless style. 'They say records are made to be broken, but I'm not sure who's going to get more goals than that,' said Wayne Gretzky himself. 7. Steven Stamkos (Tampa Bay Lightning) Steven Stamkos , who signed with Nashville in 2024, leaves behind a legendary Lightning legacy. With two Cups and over 1,100 points, he was a model of loyalty and scoring power. 'Everything speaks for itself,' said teammate Victor Hedman. These seven skaters didn't just play the game—they elevated it. Through highlight-reel moments, unforgettable playoff runs, and unmatched dedication, they defined a generation. Their careers may be winding down—or already complete—but their impact is permanent. As anticipation builds for the next wave of NHL Quarter-Century honorees, this class stands as a tribute to true legends, players who defined greatness. Also Read: Breaking down the 2025 NHL MVP finalists: Hart and Ted Lindsay award predictions
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Elbows Up': U.S.-Canada solidarity event planned on both sides of border Wednesday evening
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A peaceful assembly in support of our neighbors to the north is planned for Wednesday evening near both ends of the Peace Bridge in Buffalo, New York and Fort Erie, Ontario. The rally, dubbed 'Elbows Up for Canada,' comes as President Trump is set to enact sweeping global tariffs Wednesday and follows months of inflammatory remarks from the Oval Office. The phrase 'elbows up' originates from hockey legend Gordie Howe and has become a rallying cry after Canadian comedian Mike Myers referenced the slogan during an appearance on Saturday Night Live last month. 'It's sort of a demonstration that we're still standing together,' organizer Michael Powers, a lifelong Buffalonian, told WIVB News 4. 'We thought, just given everything that has been going on the past couple of months, given that the Niagara River is kind of the picket fence between two neighbors, the border towns are in kind of an odd situation. We thought it was important to show that not everyone is into the '51st state' rhetoric or weren't comfortable with some of the tariffs that have popped up.' The event runs from 5-7 p.m. at the Shoreline Trail Bridge in Buffalo and at Mather Park in Fort Erie. Attendees should be able to see each other on either side of the river. The Shoreline Trail Bridge is a pedestrian bridge that runs over I-190 just south of the Peace Bridge. Street parking is available on Massachusetts Street, Columbus Parkway or other nearby roads. Powers said the only thing attendees need to bring is 'their spirit and willingness.' They may also want to bring a rain jacket: the latest 4Warn Forecast calls for widespread rain showers in the area Wednesday evening, along with a chance for high wind gusts. Trump is set to announce new tariffs as he takes a political and financial gamble Howe is a Canadian icon and Hockey Hall of Famer. His 801 goals were the most in NHL history when he retired in 1980 (though Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin have surpassed him), and he remains the league's all-time leader in games played. His physical play led to the moniker of the 'Gordie Howe hat trick,' said to be earned when a players records a goal, an assist and a fight in the same game. The CBC notes that a statue of Howe in his native Saskatoon depicts him with his left elbow raised, 'as if fending off an invisible opponent.' 'You go back to the old Gordie Howe expression – you gotta protect yourself,' Powers said. 'You understand why the folks in Canada have brought that back into prominence, because I think they're being slandered a little bit. And we just want to stand up with them.' A similar protest in Detroit last month was strongly attended, though it was held on a Saturday in better weather. 'It's not [about] this party or that party; it's kind of a right-or-wrong sort of thing, more than anything else,' Powers said. * * * Nick Veronica is a Buffalo native who joined the News 4 team as the Digital Executive Producer in 2021. He previously worked at NBC Sports and The Buffalo News. You can follow Nick on Facebook, Twitter and Threads. See more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
3 NHL Records Penguins' Captain Crosby Will Come Close To, But Won't Break
Sidney Crosby - Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is a first-ballot Hockey Hall of Famer whose career is worthy of skipping the mandatory three-year waiting period to enter the hall immediately upon retirement. Advertisement Recently, Crosby broke Wayne Gretzky's record for averaging a point per game for 20 seasons, a mark the Great One held for over 27 years. Considering these hockey legends are two of the greatest to play professional hockey, their longevity has allowed them to break or hold some important NHL records. BREAKING: Sidney Crosby Breaks Wayne Gretzky's Point-Per-Game Seasons Record BREAKING: Sidney Crosby Breaks Wayne Gretzky's Point-Per-Game Seasons Record After 20 years in the making, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has made NHL history. However, both missed some milestones despite playing 20 or more seasons in the league. Today, we want to look at three NHL records that Crosby, who still has two seasons left on his contract, won't be able to tie or break despite over two decades in the NHL. Most Seasons by a First Overall Pick Crosby was the top pick in the 2005 Draft, which took place seven seasons into Joe Thornton's career. Thornton was the first overall selection in the 1997 Draft and would play 24 seasons in the NHL, including 17 after Crosby entered the league in 2005-06. Advertisement Interestingly, these two top picks met in the 2016 Stanley Cup Final. The Penguins won the series in six games, and Crosby took home the Conn Smythe Trophy, Thornton's only appearance in the Final. Pittsburgh Penguins Schedule: Remaining Games & Statistical Notes Pittsburgh Penguins Schedule: Remaining Games & Statistical Notes The Pittsburgh Penguins are winding down their 2024-25 season and on pace to miss the Stanley Cup playoffs for the third consecutive season, a first in Sidney Crosby's 20-year career. However, there is plenty to play for in the final weeks of the regular season. Although Crosby has outscored Thornton in goals (618-430) and points (1,676-1539), Sid the Kid is still chasing Jumbo Joe in assists (1,109-1,058). He needs 51 over the two seasons to move up to seventh all-time, which is Thornton's place. Advertisement Since Crosby is wrapping up his 20th season, when his contract expires in 2027, he'll be two seasons short of Thornton's record of 24 seasons. However, if he remains healthy, Crosby will surpass Mike Modano (21 seasons) for second-most seasons by a first-overall pick. Most Seasons With 80 Points On March 27, 2025, Crosby scored a first-period goal to net his 80th point, which gave him the NHL record for most seasons averaging a point per game. That historical night also marked the 14th time in his career that Crosby scored at least 80 points, breaking a four-way tie for most 80-point seasons, a mark he shared with Dale Hawerchuk, Mark Messier, and Marcel Dionne at 13. 'When He Speaks, Everyone Listens': How Sidney Crosby's Mentorship Has Passed On To Multiple Generations Of Teammates 'When He Speaks, Everyone Listens': How Sidney Crosby's Mentorship Has Passed On To Multiple Generations Of Teammates Following the team's regular practice on Dec. 16, Advertisement Pittsburgh Penguins' captain Sidney Crosby took some extra time out of his day to do something pretty much everyone around him is accustomed to witnessing on a day-to-day basis. As mentioned before, Crosby has two seasons left on his deal. The Penguins captain hasn't scored less than 80 points since the shortened 2019-20 and 2020-21 campaigns, the only two years he failed to reach 80 in over a decade dating back to the shortened 2012-13 season. However, even if he continues collecting 80 points over the next two seasons, Crosby will end up one year short of Gretzky's record of 17 seasons of 80 points or more. Most Points by a Player in Their 30s Crosby will turn 38 in August, and at the end of his contract in July 2027, he'll be 39, approaching 40. Since turning 30 ahead of the 2017-18 season, the captain has played 563 games, scored 236 goals with 413 assists, and has 649 points. Advertisement Ahead of his next game, Crosby ranks 18th all-time for points scored by an NHL player in his 30s. He's four points shy of catching Joe Pavelski (653) for 17th all-time. Pavelski is the only name ahead of Crosby on this list who is not in the Hockey Hall of Fame. As expected, Gretzky owns this record thanks to 217 goals and 601 assists for 878 points, breaking the mark formerly held by Jean Ratelle, who had 861 points in his 30s. Penguins Crosby Joins Exclusive Club With Another 80-Point Season Penguins Crosby Joins Exclusive Club With Another 80-Point Season Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby scored a first-period goal against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, March 27, securing his 14th 80-point season. Advertisement Thus far, only four players have scored over 800 points in their 30s, including Adam Oates (842) and Martin St. Louis (822). After these names, there are six names in the 700-point club, including Alex Ovechkin, who sits at 715. Once Crosby catches and surpasses Pavelski, next up is Joe Sakic (662), Norm Ullman (668), Daniel Alfredsson (672), Ray Bourque (680), and Brett Hull (690). Considering the Penguins' captain has a career 1.24 points per game average, if he remains healthy over the next two seasons, he could potentially finish with an additional 204 points, which would give him an estimated 853 points in his 30s, which could be 25 points shy of Gretzky's all-time mark.
New York Times
19-02-2025
- Health
- New York Times
Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died
Bobby Hull, the two-time Hart Trophy winner, three-time scoring champion and Hockey Hall of Famer, was diagnosed posthumously with stage 2 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), according to his post-mortem brain-tissue analysis released Wednesday by his wife, Deborah, and the Concussion Legacy Foundation. Advertisement Hull's family donated his brain to a brain bank at Boston University for study after he died in 2023 at the age of 84. Deborah Hull said Bobby struggled with short-term memory loss and impaired judgment over the last decade of his life, symptoms consistent with CTE, which stems from repeated blows to the head. BREAKING: Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull diagnosed with stage 2 #CTE by @bu_cte after his death in 2023. For nearly the last 10 years of his life, Hull struggled with many of the cognitive symptoms of CTE. His widow says Bobby knew his historic career came at a price. READ:… — Concussion Legacy Foundation (@ConcussionLF) February 19, 2025 Hull's longtime teammate with the Chicago Blackhawks, Stan Mikita, also had CTE according to the BU CTE Center. Mikita suffered from Lewy body dementia before his death. Mikita was part of a study of a group of 19 deceased NHL players, 18 of whom were posthumously diagnosed with CTE. The study found that the odds of developing CTE increase by 34 percent for each year of hockey played. 'Seeing the pain and heartache suffered by his lifetime friend Stan Mikita's family, Bobby felt strongly no other family should have to endure CTE,' Deborah Hull said in a statement. 'He insisted on donating his brain, feeling as though it was his duty to help advance research on this agonizing disease.' NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has been steadfast in his refusal to acknowledge a link between playing in the NHL and developing CTE. 'NHL families deserve to know that CTE can be a consequence of the head impacts they receive while playing the game,' said Chris Nowinski, CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation. 'The NHL still shamelessly refuses to acknowledge this scientific truth, so we hope this message reaches current players so that they, at a minimum, can play with informed consent.' Advertisement Dr. Robert C. Cantu, the medical director of the National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research, told The Athletic earlier this season that Bettman is standing in the way of players' health. 'I think hockey has a reasonably good concussion protocol for those that are recognized with concussion,' Cantu said. 'I think hockey's done the right thing about taking away checks to the head, making them illegal. I think hockey could educate a little more than they're doing about the long-term effects of repetitive head trauma. 'Some mandatory reading on some CTE papers might not be a bad thing. … Once you get rid of Bettman, I think things will be different.' (Photo of Bobby Hull in 2013: Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Utah HC Honors Jarome & Tij Iginla For Black History Month
The Utah Hockey Club released a post on X/Twitter today honoring one of the greatest players of the last 25 years and his son. During #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate Jarome Iginla, father of Tij Iginla and six-time NHL All-Star. 👏 — Utah Hockey Club (@utahhockeyclub) February 13, 2025 Jarome and Tij Iginla were both highlighted in a tweet celebrating Black History Month. February is Black History Month, and with Utah not carrying forward the history of the Arizona Coyotes, Tij is set to become the first Black hockey player in franchise history. Jarome, on the other hand, is a Hockey Hall of Famer and a six-time All-Star. He is just the fourth Black player inducted into the Hall of fans will have to wait until next season for Tij to join the club, as he is currently playing in the WHL. However, when he does make the jump to the NHL, he hopes to follow in his dad's footsteps. Happy Black History Month!
