“We Shall Return” – Takeaways From Meruelo/Bettman Presser Chase Beardsley | April 20, 2024 Alex Meruelo started his press conference with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman by tripping over a light in front of the stand. It wasn’t a fantastic outing for the former Arizona…
Coyotes Fans Need Meruelo to Win Land Auction Cooper Krigbaum | March 19, 2024 In sports, there are role players, bench players, and superstars. Generally, when the clock is winding down, and there is one last shot, kick, etc., the best player usually takes…
Gary Bettman Douses Winnipeg Jets Relocation Rumours Connor Hrabchak | February 28, 2024 The Commissioner of the National Hockey League, Gary Bettman, made his yearly visit to Winnipeg on Tuesday night. With recent attendance concerns surrounding the Winnipeg Jets, fans were looking for…
NHL Embracing New Trends Is Helping to Grow the Game Daniel Amoia | February 24, 2024 If you’re reading this, it’s probably safe to assume that you love the sport of hockey. And thus, you want to see the glorious game continue to rise up the…
Morgan Rielly’s 5-Game Suspension Upheld by Gary Bettman Spencer Lazary | February 20, 2024 The Toronto Maple Leafs and defenceman Morgan Rielly appealed his recent five-game suspension, which was upheld at five games. He was suspended for cross-checking Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig in…
Bettman Hints at Future Expansion Possibilities Jacob Billington | February 10, 2024 Expansion in the NHL is a never-ending conversation. Some believe that 32 teams is enough, if not too many already, while others think that up to 40 teams should be…
The NHL & Gary Bettman: 30+ Years of Progress and Controversy Eugene Helfrick | February 1, 2024 * originally published in Feb. 2018. Updated Feb. 2024 Gary Bettman gets booed when he speaks. A lot. He was the public face behind the decision not to allow NHL players…
NHL’s Communication Problem Displayed With Pinto’s Suspension Paul Quinney | October 31, 2023 The Ottawa Senators’ Shane Pinto was suspended on Oct. 26 for 41 games by the NHL and the terse 55-word press release announcing it raised more questions than it answered.…
Flames’ New Arena Will Help Them Improve as a Team Rupert McDonald | October 6, 2023 It was no hidden secret that an arena deal between the Calgary Flames, the city of Calgary, and the Government of Alberta was close. Any hesitation as to whether or…
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,…
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…