What If NHL Players Go to the Olympics? Peter Ferrell | August 16, 2017 We’ve all heard the rumours. Despite the National Hockey League’s decision to take a pass on the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, there are, apparently, a few rebellious players willing…
NHL’s Salary Cap Increases Product Value Leah Dyck | July 27, 2017 The sale of exclusive media rights for professional sports entertainment is a global phenomenon. Sports being played at the highest levels around the world are drawing enormous crowds and so…
Off the Crossbar: Top 5 Theories for the NHL’s 30-Minute Delay of Protected Lists Jeff Seide | June 19, 2017 So, there we all were Sunday morning, the entire hockey world, waiting patiently with our laptops open, our morning coffee by our side and swirling thoughts of who would be…
Off the Crossbar: Smashville to Have Hearing with Bettman Jeff Seide | June 9, 2017 NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has scheduled an emergency hearing for the entity known as Smashville. The list of violations committed over Games 3 and 4 hosted by the Predators includes…
The Devils’ Dilemma: Nolan or Nico? Dan Rice | May 15, 2017 On the night of June 23 at the United Center in Chicago, the fortunes and futures of many NHL teams and aspiring NHL players will be changed forever. Perhaps none…
The Current State of the NHL Power Play Mark Scheig | April 24, 2017 Is it just me or are the number of power-play chances in the NHL down? Given what happened to the Columbus Blue Jackets this season, it’s a question that definitely…
Korea, China, Olympics and Fool’s Gold Zeke | April 8, 2017 The NHL recently decided to continue league play instead of shutting down and allowing players to participate in the 2018 Olympic games in South Korea. Apparently, the NHL does not see…
NHL’s Olympic Decision Golden Peter Ferrell | April 6, 2017 Well, it’s finally official: The National Hockey League will not be going to the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. This momentous decision came after years of hand-wringing…
NHL Icing Growth by Nixing Olympics Matt Brauckmann | April 4, 2017 Monday afternoon proved to be the final nail in the coffin for the NHL’s involvement in the 2018 Winter Olympics. 2018 Winter Olympics: NHL won't participate in Pyeongchang Games https://t.co/0bmBD61tu2…
What’s Your Global NHL Experience? David Carlsson | April 2, 2017 Having a long-distance relationship with the best league in hockey isn’t always easy, although it’s definitely worthwhile. See, I am what National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman would refer to…
Canucks and Kings Faceoff in China Trevor Connors | March 30, 2017 NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced last night what many had suspected for months: the NHL will play preseason games in China. Bettman made the historic announcement from the Huaxi LIVE…
NHL’s Playoff Format Needs Restructuring Shane Sander | March 23, 2017 Gary Bettman and the NHL, your playoff format and standings require some tinkering. When the league realigned the divisions for 2013-14, a new playoff format came along with it. The emphasis was divisional play,…