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Wolfram Ott

Wolfram Ott is new to THW, covering the business of hockey. Based in New York City, Wolfram is entering his third season as director of operations for the National Women’s Hockey League and holds his MBA from Baruch College in New York City, where his primary areas of focus were business law, labor relations, economics, and statistics. In addition, Wolfram has also completed significant coursework with Sports Management World Wide, where he was mentored by Harry Sinden of the Boston Bruins and Mike Oke of the Ontario Hockey League’s Peterborough Petes.

Ceci and the Senators: A Case Study in Salary Arbitration

Wolfram Ott | September 16, 2018

The arbitration process grants eligible Restricted Free Agents (RFAs) an avenue to receive fair salaries for their play. However, it is one of the most misunderstood elements of the NHL…

Categories Ottawa Senators, The Business of Hockey

How Escrow May Lead to Another NHL Lockout

Wolfram Ott | July 30, 2018

There is mounting evidence that NHL players are preparing for a lockout with countless tweets, blogs, and articles hinting that escrow may be the final straw. There is no doubt that…

Categories The Business of Hockey

Are One-Way Contracts Hurting Your Favorite Team?

Wolfram Ott | July 11, 2018

The NHL free agency period is always an exciting time for hockey fans. Whether a team is a perennial Cup contender, in the process of rebuilding, or tearing it all…

Categories The Business of Hockey

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