NHL Week in Review (November 10-16)
The NHL took another hit this week when an arbitrator reduced another suspension giving the players more ammo when talking about discipline in the league and the involvement of the commissioner.
2017 IIHF World Championship Report (Day 8)
The World Championships are still running with the playoff race getting better but the focus slipped to another international tournament as the IIHF has kept the door open for the NHL to participate in the Olympics.
NHL Week in Review (April 2-8)
In the midst of a great playoff race the NHL spoiled the story when they came out an announced that they wouldn’t be participating in the 2018 Olympics launching plenty of criticism.
NHL Week in Review (March 19-25)
The NHL made an announcement this year as they will revive the NHL International Series with games in Sweden and China as they look to gain a foothold in other markets.
NHL Week in Review (March 5-11)
The NHL’s expansion team made their first big move signing their first player but as the NHL prepares for expansion they might want to focus on the struggling teams in their league.
NHL Week in Review (Mar. 27-Apr. 2)
With the NHL playoffs approaching the league wanted nothing but to focus on the second season but instead an email scandal brought plenty of questions about the league.
The Season That Almost Wasn’t (NHL Season in Review)
October is a great sports month for any sports fan as it can be the busiest time of year for the sports world. The National Football League is in the second month of their season, Major League Baseball is in the midst of the playoffs, and the National Basketball Association is just beginning their season. Of course there is another of the big four leagues in North America that starts in October as the National Hockey League begins its march to the Stanley Cup.
Time for Puck Drop
The NHL and NHLPA have consistently sent some mixed messages over the last few months and the media has not helped. There have been some close calls in recent weeks where reports surfaced that the NHL and NHLPA may have finally come to a deal. Many of these reports would be false as the NHL lockout would continue on and close in on another cancelled season.
Unsteady Ground
It is that time again in the hockey life cycle as the Collective Bargaining Agreement is set to expire on today (September 15, 2012). It seems like it is now just a foregone conclusion that the NHL will have a labour dispute and not be able to solve it in time to save the next season.
NHL Week in Review (May 27 – June 7)
The Stanley Cup finals this year was one of the least anticipated finals in recent years as the New Jersey Devils and Los Angeles Kings did not excite many people. The matchup had only happened once this year and there was very little history between them. Series tend to be more exciting when the teams know each other and have a history because the players have that little extra motivation to win.