NHL Franchises Decide to be “Win Maximizers” or “Profit Maximizers” Earl Jessiman | March 11, 2019 Before and during the NHL Trade Deadline, franchise decision-makers are forced to evaluate some factors that will affect the direction the organization will take for the remainder of the season.…
NHL Trade Deadline: “Buyers” Sellers” or “Traders”? Earl Jessiman | February 22, 2019 The 2019 NHL Trade Deadline is around the corner, meaning team general managers will be busy over the next few days. Historically, GMs at this time of the season struggle…
Flames Prospect Josh Healey Delivers Hits Both on and Off the Ice Earl Jessiman | February 16, 2019 Josh Healey is both a professional hockey player and an entrepreneur who remembers the challenges he faced when he was younger and looking for direction in his hockey career. Because…
Is NHL Expansion to Europe Still on the Radar? Earl Jessiman | February 2, 2019 In 2008, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly publicly acknowledged optimism that the NHL would have a permanent presence in Europe within the next 10 years. However, he suggested that the…
NHL Coaches to Receive More Bench Technology Earl Jessiman | January 26, 2019 On Jan. 17, the NHL introduced a new technology that will be available in February to all 31 NHL teams and their coaching staffs. The NHL, in partnership with software…
Calgary City Council Talking New Home for Flames The Canadian Press | January 25, 2019 Calgary city council will discuss Monday how to prioritize and pay for mega-projects, including an event centre that would be the new home of the NHL’s Calgary Flames. The event centre, estimated to cost between $550 million and $600 million,…
NHL Loyalty Programs Reward Fans & Drive Data Collection Earl Jessiman | January 22, 2019 I admit I am a loyalty card addict. I have been an Aeroplan member since 1985, maintained an Air Miles card for 23 years and faithfully collect Westjet Dollars through…
Dynamic Pricing Improves NHL Teams’ Bottom Lines Earl Jessiman | January 12, 2019 The National Hockey League, unlike the other three major North American professional sports leagues, is highly dependent upon game-day revenues. Broadcast rights primarily drive revenues for Major League Baseball, the…
NHL Winter Classic: Digital Fan Engagement Leads to TV Rating Recovery Earl Jessiman | January 5, 2019 The latest version of the NHL Winter Classic featuring the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins was played this week on Jan. 1 in front of 76,126 fans at Notre Dame Stadium,…
Coyotes and Suns Must Work Together on Arena Deal Louis Pannone | December 24, 2018 Stop me if you’ve heard this before – there are relocation rumors surrounding a professional sports franchise in Phoenix, Arizona. However, for the first time in quite a while, it…
Buyer Beware: NHL Player Contract Risk Earl Jessiman | December 21, 2018 For over three decades, my most important role as an Investment Advisor was to reduce and mitigate investment risk while building client wealth. I achieved this by using a risk…
NHL Team Values Continue Steady Growth Earl Jessiman | December 15, 2018 Owning an NHL franchise has proven to be a profitable business venture for the majority of owners of the league’s 31 member teams. On Dec. 4 the owners had just…
