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,…
Senators to Host Canadiens in Scotiabank NHL 100 Classic Chris Crawford | March 18, 2017 It was the worst-kept secret in Ottawa. Today, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman made it official – the Ottawa Senators will host their first outdoor game on Dec. 16, 2017, against…
Monday Morning Howl: 3 Points & Vrbata Milestone Louis Pannone | March 13, 2017 Following their disappointing 2-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Mar. 5, the Arizona Coyotes enjoyed a three-day break from game action before getting back to work on Thursday against…
NHL GMs Need to Toughen Up Tom Mitsos | March 13, 2017 Expansion talk continues to dominate the NHL headlines with the recent news that the League will not make the protected players list public. As Puck Daddy’s Greg Wyshynski notes, it…
