2018-19 NHL Preview: 5 Stories
The NHL season is about to begin and with it comes a host of new stories to look at from new faces in new places to big moves by the NHL to expand their control over a crowded North American market.
NHL Week in Review (November 13-19)
The NHL made their move this week as they put the decision whether to attend the 2018 Olympic Games up to the NHLPA and the players with one big caveat that might change the minds of some players.
2016 World Cup of Hockey Report (Day 6)
The World Cup of Hockey is through the first stage and overall it has been a success but the real questions come with what the future holds for the NHL, NHLPA, and the 2020 World Cup.
NHL Week in Review (Opening Day)
Hockey is officially back with the lockout over and the 2013 season beginning on Saturday as players got back to hockey. It was a long time for this day to happen as the NHL and NHLPA were locked in a CBA dispute that seemed destined to end a season. The season would be saved at the last minute though as the two sides reached a deal and would begin the season with only 48 games to play until the playoffs.
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 Season in Review
The Stanley Cup has been handed out and the Los Angeles Kings are planning their days with the Cup it is time to look back at the season that was. The 2011-12 season was an interesting on as there were plenty of stories to follow throughout the year. Of course none was bigger than the concussion issue this year.
NHL Week in Review (June 3-9)
After the first three games in the finals the Stanley Cup ceremony seemed to be ready to go for the Kings. That was until the Devils finally got some breaks in the series and began getting the results they seemingly deserved. Through the first two games the Devils seemed to outplay the Kings at moments but could not get the breaks.
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.
NHL Week in Review (Jan. 1-7)
The NHL is at a disadvantage in the USA as they have to battle very established leagues for entertainment dollars. This forces them to come up with new and innovative ways to attract more fans to come out to the games. One of these was created in 2008. The NHL Winter Classic started in 2008 as a way to showcase the NHL on a big stage with a big hyped up event.
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