Hockey Intersecting With Politics Is Like Death & Taxes…Inevitable
Whether hockey fans like it or not, the game they love and those who play it are often closely bound up with politics and its practitioners. More often than not,…
Category Archives: Gary Bettman
The NHL Needs a New Overtime Format
Over the last several years, overtime (OT) hockey has been a widely talked about topic amongst NHL fans. It has been an integral part of giving teams an extra chance…
Dear NHL, Stop Trying to Beat the NFL
At first, the title of this article may seem bizarre, crazy, obvious, or some combination of the three. I think the average sports fan understands that the NFL is king…
NHL Contracts Are Becoming More and More ‘Lockout-Proof’
NHL players have been preparing themselves for the next potential NHL lockout. In recent years, there has been a drastic uptick in the number of NHL contracts that have a…
NHL & Prime Video Usher in New Age of Content for Fans
“It’s a new home for hockey.” That’s how the NHL and Prime Video kicked off the event to promote their new media venture in Toronto, Ontario. With the NHL preseason…
10 NHL Storylines to Watch for in 2024-25
During each NHL season, fans from every team can anticipate various exciting events. This includes the debut of top prospects, the arrival of new players from free agency, and the…
Bruce McNall: His Rise and Fall
On Aug. 9, 1988, the hockey world changed forever. The Edmonton Oilers traded the Great One, Wayne Gretzky, along with Marty McSorley and Mike Krushelnyski, to the Los Angeles Kings…
“We Shall Return” – Takeaways From Meruelo/Bettman Presser
Alex Meruelo started his press conference with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman by tripping over a light in front of the stand. It wasn’t a fantastic outing for the former Arizona…