Hurricanes Announce Streaming Partnership for New Hockey Network Zach Martin | September 2, 2026 The Carolina Hurricanes have started September with a bunch of news surrounding their new network. On Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 1), the Hurricanes announced the Hurricanes Hockey Network (HHN), plus their…
NHL Expansion After Seattle Kyle Knopp | August 18, 2026 *This is an article that was originally published in 2021 In a just few short years, the NHL grew from 30 to 32 teams. One of those teams was placed…
A Brief History of Rinkside Advertising Eugene Helfrick | August 1, 2026 *This archive was originally written by Jeff Seide Attend any NHL game today and you’ll be bombarded by colorful ads from large corporations. From arena sponsorship signage to dasherboards and…
NHL Owners: Who Are They? Tony Wolak | July 22, 2026 NHL players are extremely well-known to fans. Even many coaches and general managers are recognized by those who watch the game. But what about the owners? The people who finance…
Blue Jackets Join NHL Centralized Production for 2026-27 Regional Broadcasts Mark Scheig | July 21, 2026 The Columbus Blue Jackets were in need of a new television home starting in 2026-27. On Tuesday morning, the NHL shared what that will look like. The NHL announced that…
Penguins’ ECHL Switch Is More Than Business Colin Witte | July 21, 2026 The Pittsburgh Penguins’ move from the Wheeling Nailers to the Florida Everblades could be viewed as a minor-league business decision. That would be the easiest way to explain it. It…
What’s Behind Fan Hatred of NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman? Doug Stein | June 22, 2026 If you polled hockey fans about whether they like Gary Bettman, the results would be a resounding no, which is not surprising. But ask why, and many might struggle to…
How Much Do Players Get Paid in the Playoffs? Matthew Zator | June 14, 2026 How much do players get paid in the playoffs?
NHL TV Blackouts & Why They Happen? Kyle Gipe | June 8, 2026 Picture a scenario. Your local NHL team is playing a nationally-televised game. It’s on ESPN+, which you access through an app because you don’t have cable or satellite. You’re excited…
The Real NHL Expansion Markets Are in Europe Josh Bell | April 7, 2026 For any professional sports league, growth is crucial. The NHL has shown that they know this by adding the Vegas Golden Knights in 2017-18 and the Seattle Kraken for the…
Canadiens Remain Without a National French-Language TV Contract for 2026-27 Doug Stein | April 3, 2026 Regional French-language coverage is now secure after Bell Media and RDS agreed to a long-term extension with the Montreal Canadiens through 2037-38. That agreement stabilizes one part of the picture,…
NHL Waiver Rules Jeff Seide | March 29, 2026 Reading through the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement can be confusing. Oftentimes, it is hard to cut through the legal jargon and get to the bottom of what a rule really…
