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Hartford Has a Shot at Rejoining the NHL, But Would It Be Worth the Price?
When the Whalers moved to North Carolina in 1997, Hartford's self-esteem took a hit. Two decades later, the city is attempting to lure the New York Islanders, but renovating the XL Center to make that possible could cost more than $250 million.
Thirsty Politicians Are Trying to Bring the Islanders to Hartford
The governor of Connecticut and mayor of Hartford wrote a letter to the Islanders' majority owners offering up Hartford as a potential landing spot for the struggling franchise.
Remembering Gordie Howe: The Iconic 'Mr. Hockey'
Only time could rob Gordie Howe of his gifts, which, in the end, were so much more than simply playing the game of hockey.
How the Greatest Logo in Sports History Came to Be
We continue our exhaustive coverage of a non-existent sports team by delving into the history of their logo.
A Requiem For My Team, The Hartford Whalers
It's been more than 17 years since the Hartford Whalers took the ice, but that doesn't mean the team's fans have forgotten their bond.
It Should Be Legal to Piss on Sports Team Owners' Graves
If you take away a town's team, the fans should be able to do whatever they want with your remains.