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.…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
