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.

Author's Posts

Ceci and the Senators: A Case Study in Salary Arbitration

September 16th, 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 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). While it does give players additional ways to receive fair pay, it is not a one-sided process. NHL teams do have...

How Escrow May Lead to Another NHL Lockout

July 30th, 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 escrow is a growing concern, with some calling it the “dirtiest word in hockey dressing rooms.” How will it be the major cause of a lockout? Escrow...

Are One-Way Contracts Hurting Your Favorite Team?

July 11th, 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 down and tanking for the first overall pick, July 1 brings plenty of compelling action to keep every fan on the edge of their seat. As news about the most recent contract...