NHL Turns to Sponsorships for Financial Relief in 2021 Barron Wilson | January 30, 2021 It’s no secret that the National Hockey League and other major professional sports leagues have lost and are losing money as a result of the pandemic. Commissioner Gary Bettman has…
Blackhawks News & Rumours: Bowman, Kane, Crawford, Bettman & More Shaun Filippelli | December 18, 2020 With Christmas only a week away, Chicago Blackhawks fans are looking forward to enjoying an annual tradition like no other. No, I don’t mean tree decorating, egg nog, or stocking…
NHL Hints at Helmet Advertisements: What’s Next? Barron Wilson | December 14, 2020 Per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the NHL is investigating the idea of selling advertisements on their helmets. Friedman noted that it was brought up during last Wednesday’s Board of Governors call,…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Bettman, Abruzzese, Bilyalov & More The Old Prof | September 20, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at what NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman had to say in his annual state of the NHL…
Bettman, NHL Answer Additional Questions Regarding Return to Play Format Mark Scheig | May 26, 2020 On Tuesday, the NHL announced plans for both their return to play 24-team format and the upcoming NHL Draft Lottery. For full details of each, you can click on the…
Why Columbus Would Make Perfect Host City Mark Scheig | April 26, 2020 The NHL is still holding discussions in an effort to find a way to have the season resume. While nothing definitive has been decided and may not be for some…
Reviewing The Instigator: How Gary Bettman Remade the NHL and Changed the Game Forever Lance Del Plato | April 18, 2020 Gary Bettman’s earliest steps in the world of hockey would be considered out of the ordinary by most fans. You’ll have to turn the cover of Jonathon Gatehouse’s The Instigator…
Will Sports Return in 2020? Kings’ Doughty & Big City Mayors vs Trump & Commissioners Nick Abramo | April 17, 2020 It doesn’t take rocket science to figure out that we could be in our homes with no sports to watch — or to play for that matter — for a…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Jets, Sharks, Rangers, Donald Trump, More Jim Parsons | April 4, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Calgary Flames have said they won’t be looking at signing any deals on players during the NHL pause. The Winnipeg Jets could get a…
Top 10 Ways to Improve the NHL Josh Bell | March 6, 2020 The NHL is constantly evolving, always trying to better itself and the game of hockey. This is crucial, as hockey itself evolves and times change. Some of the rule alterations…
Bettman: NHL Puck and Player Tracking to Start in Playoffs The Canadian Press | January 24, 2020 Puck and player tracking is coming to the NHL beginning in the playoffs. Commissioner Gary Bettman said Friday that puck and player tracking will be up and running in all…
NHL Commissioner: We Will Not Tolerate Abusive Behaviour The Canadian Press | December 9, 2019 MONTEREY, Calif. — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Monday that the league will work swiftly to make changes to better deal with personnel conduct issues in the wake of incidents that surfaced in recent weeks. Speaking at the end of the first day of …