How Do Retained Salary Trades Work? Mike Colligan | March 1, 2015 The 2013 CBA gave teams the flexibility to retain a percentage of salary and cap hits in trades. There are a few key limitations to keep in mind.
Broadcast, Online & Emerging Hockey Advertising Joseph Vito DeLuca | February 22, 2015 In part one of our series on advertising in hockey we chronicled rinkside advertising, including rink board displays, on-ice ads and jersey and arena sponsorship. We continue our journey through the…
The Ringer: An Unexpected Conversation Carson Shields | February 21, 2015 The Ringer By definition, in its simplest form, the term “Ringer” means a cheat. However when it comes to hockey and the ever changing lingo/dressing room talk, a “Ringer”…
NHL Escrow: A Tricky Dynamic Mike Colligan | February 12, 2015 Escrow dynamics pit NHL stars against aging veterans in a battle for where the salary cap should be set next year.
50 Years Ago in Hockey – NHL Plans Expansion Rick Cole | February 3, 2015 Committee appointed Nothing official has been announced yet, but the National Hockey League board of governors yesterday confirmed there will be an unprecedented meeting of team owners to set forth a…
Chaser’s Frozen Cup: St. Louis’ Own Winter Classic Benefits a Great Cause Mike Poepping | January 31, 2015 Though the St. Louis Blues won’t be involved in a Winter Classic, or any outdoor game until at least 2016, there is some pretty exciting outdoor hockey going on around…
NHL Salary Cap: Should It Be Abolished? Corey Spina | January 26, 2015 The NHL salary cap has been a hot topic of discussion since it was first initiated into the league after the 04-05 lockout, but is it time for a new…
Blues May not get Stadium Series, but Should get Winter Classic Mike Poepping | January 23, 2015 The St. Louis Blues are currently in the middle of the longest NHL All-Star break out of any team (over 9 days), and while fans reflect on how well the…
NHL Continues Efforts to Lower Its Environmental Impact Andrew Davis | December 19, 2014 Earlier this week, the NHL announced that they have named Constellation its official preferred energy provider. Together, the NHL and Constellation will conduct energy efficiency analyses and recommend energy management…
Dear Daryl Katz: Time To Clean House Shane Sander | December 17, 2014 Dear Mr. Katz, I hope this letter finds you well and I write with all due respect. It’s been almost seven seasons since you took over as the owner of…
Expanding the Beautiful Game: Hockey’s Southern Shift Brad Friedman | December 7, 2014 Pay respect to your elders, they always say. Hockey’s history is as rich and respected as any major North American league. Its ultimate prize, Lord Stanley’s Cup, is covered with…
The Toronto Maple Leafs Salary Cap Loophole Joshua Weissbock | November 10, 2014 In the cap world of the NHL every team should be looking at every market inefficiency possible to try and maximize the advantage for their team. Being able to exploit…