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Lockout 2012

NHL Forwards New CBA Proposal to NHLPA

Mark Ritter | December 28, 2012

With a new CBA proposal from the NHL firmly in the hands of the NHLPA, there is once again hope that the 2012-13 NHL season will finally commence.

Categories NHL News, The Business of Hockey

Montreal’s Tomas Plekanec Thriving During NHL Lockout

Rob Elbaz | December 25, 2012

Tomas Plekanec had a rough season with the Canadiens last year. After leading the team in scoring for the two seasons prior, Plekanec fell to fourth last.

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Christmas Greetings From Gary Bettman and Donald Fehr

David OConnor | December 24, 2012

As Christmas approaches, Gary Bettman and Donald Fehr have written a letter to hockey fans everywhere. In it, they’d like to explain their holiday plans. They also discuss their desires and wishes for you and your family.

Categories Humor, NHL News

All About the Green: The Relationship Between Money and Success in the NHL

Lukas Hardonk | December 17, 2012

The NHL is undoubtedly a money-driven league. However, that doesn’t mean NHL general managers should have to focus on dishing out millions upon millions.

Categories The Business of Hockey, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Lockout Losses – NHL Players that Paid the Price

Fred Poulin | December 14, 2012

With more than one-third on the 2012-13 NHL season, including the All-Star game and the Winter Classic, already cancelled due to the owners locking out the players over a new…

Categories Hockey History, NHL News, The Business of Hockey

NHL Lockout: What NHL Fans Can Learn From MLB Fans

Kevin Goff | December 14, 2012

After the latest round of disappointments from the world of the NHL lockout, the harsh reality of another lost season becomes more and more of a reality for NHL fans.…

Categories The Business of Hockey

The Winnipeg Jets in a 48 Game Season

Pete Tessier | December 13, 2012

If a season is to happen at all the pundits and observers believe the number of games played will be approximately 48, a similar situation to the return of hockey…

Categories Atlanta Thrashers

Mark Streit – Isles Around The World

Jeff Hersh | December 11, 2012

December 11th is Mark Streit’s 35th birthday.  The final year of his contract with the New York Islanders, the captain has found you can go home again as he’s kept himself…

Categories International Hockey, New York Islanders

NHL Contract Term-Limit Proposal Affords Players More Options

The Hockey Writers | December 11, 2012

A major sticking point in the stalemate between the NHL and NHLPA is the disagreement over a proposed five-year term limit on standard player contracts. The NHLPA is opposed to…

Categories Free Agents, The Business of Hockey

2012 NHL Lockout: Bettman Disappointed Beyond Belief

Mark Ritter | December 7, 2012

When the NHL owners and players emerged from their meetings Tuesday night there was a sense that some real, productive progress was made in somehow getting a new CBA signed,…

Categories NHL News, The Business of Hockey

A Special Date in Ottawa Senators History

Ian C McLaren | December 6, 2012

This morning, the Ottawa Senators twitter account sent out a very important reminder about the significance of December 6th: Video: Look back at a special date in #Sens history, Dec.…

Categories Hockey History, Ottawa Senators

Raising A Hockey Fan In A Lockout World

Ian C McLaren | December 3, 2012

written by @iancmclaren “Let’s play hockey, Daddy.” These four words have become pretty common around our house, usually uttered between the hours of 5:30 – 7:00 am, before I’ve even…

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