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Senators Sale Officially Closes, Andlauer Hosts Media Conference

Jacob Billington | September 22, 2023

The Ottawa Senators were officially sold to Michael Andlauer and his group of partners on Thursday, Sept. 21. It took longer than anticipated and had some hiccups along the way.…

Categories Ottawa Senators

Bally Sports to Air Blue Jackets Despite Bankruptcy Worries

Mark Scheig | September 15, 2023

As we continue to countdown to the start of the 2023-24 NHL season, one big question was on the minds of many. Who would broadcast games on TV? On Thursday,…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, The Business of Hockey

The NHL and Gary Bettman: 25+ Years of Progress and Controversy

Eugene Helfrick | September 9, 2023

* originally published in Feb. 2018. Updated Sept. 2021 Gary Bettman gets booed when he speaks. A lot. He is the public face behind the decision not to allow NHL players…

Categories Archives, The Business of Hockey

NHL Must Remove Current Point System and “Hockey .500”

Colin Newby | September 8, 2023

Many hockey fans insist that the unique element of an eight-seed’s ability to reach the Stanley Cup Final makes the sport special. The same type of competitive balance doesn’t exist…

Categories The Business of Hockey

NHL, NHLPA Officially Launch Player Inclusion Coalition

Mark Scheig | June 27, 2023

The NHL and the NHLPA announced a new initiative on Tuesday morning in Nashville with the hopes of advancing equity and inclusion in the game of hockey. A sizeable seed…

Categories Commentary, News and Rumors

Bruce McNall: His Rise and Fall

THW Archives | June 17, 2023

On Aug. 9, 1988, the hockey world changed forever. The Edmonton Oilers traded the Great One, Wayne Gretzky, along with Marty McSorley and Mike Krushelnyski, to the Los Angeles Kings…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Kings History

5 Takeaways From Gary Bettman’s Stanley Cup Final Availability

Mark Scheig | June 4, 2023

In advance of Game 1 of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly gave their…

Categories Commentary, Editor's Choice, News and Rumors

NHL Draft Lottery System Remains Broken to This Day

Mark Scheig | May 8, 2023

Tuesday night in the NHL was a night full of excitement for many reasons. Several teams had playoff spots on the line. Other teams were battling for positioning in the…

Categories Commentary, Editor's Choice, NHL Entry Draft

NHL Must Start Making Officials Available to the Media

Mark Scheig | April 25, 2023

What is the first thing you think of when someone says to you “NHL referees?” Inconsistent? Terrible? Biased? Hates your favorite team? I’m sure you have felt all of these…

Categories Commentary, Editor's Choice

NHL Takes Big Risk With Fanatics Jersey Deal, Replaces Adidas

Luke James | March 22, 2023

Fanatics will replace Adidas as the official on-ice uniform outfitter of the NHL in 2024, the league announced on Tuesday (March 21). The Jacksonville-based manufacturer had been considered the front-runner…

Categories Editor's Choice, The Business of Hockey

Flames New Arena Hopes Get a Boost From Bettman

Ryan Gagne | March 7, 2023

In the past few days, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman visited the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames in Alberta. On top of catching Connor McDavid live, he stopped in Calgary to…

Categories Calgary Flames

NHL Contracts Are Becoming More and More ‘Lockout-Proof’

Eugene Helfrick | January 7, 2023

NHL players have been preparing themselves for the next potential NHL lockout. In recent years, there has been a drastic uptick in the number of NHL contracts that have a…

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