Ryan Smyth, Shawn Horcoff, and Ales Hemsky, who formed Edmonton’s top line that season, are the three forwards while former captain Jason Smith is one of the two defenders. The other defenceman ...

Acquired from Minnesota as a 36-year-old journeyman backup in 2006, 'Roli the Goalie' proceeded to have a playoff run for the ages, posting a .927 save percentage before falling to injury in game one ...

Ales Hemsky (142 G, 335 A, 477 P in 652 GP) Perhaps underappreciated during his time in Edmonton, the Czech star was the Oilers' most consistent offensive threat in the late 2000s. He helped many ...

Ales Hemsky (142 G, 335 A, 477 P in 652 GP) Perhaps underappreciated during his time in Edmonton, the Czech star was the Oilers' most consistent offensive threat in the late 2000s. He helped many ...

Blumel is now living with former Stars forward Ales Hemsky and said staying with a fellow Czech has made him feel more comfortable. On the ice, the Stars’ system is known for being simple enough ...

He's second in postseason wins (12) to current goalie Stuart Skinner (19). Forwards: Hemsky had 477 points (142 goals, 335 assists) in 652 games over 12 seasons. He was fourth in points and ...

Should Daccord need a breather, Ales Stezka would love to help, unproven no more. He took a long detour on the way to NHL locker rooms. “If someone told me a couple years ago that I would be ...

The NHL is kicking off 2025 by naming franchise stars from the past quarter-century. From Dec. 30, 2024, through Jan. 31, the NHL is announcing the first and second quarter-century teams for each ...

As we travel back through time and revisit the annual trade deadlines, the ebb and flow of a franchise is seen in the clear light of day. Yesterday's edition was a tough slog, today offers some, I ...