For a goalie who had just faced 102 shots on goal, Cory Schneider of the New Jersey Devils was looking curiously rested in his postgame interview. In fact, he hadn’t even broken a sweat during the game. “There are games where you just have to give a lot of credit to your teammates. Tonight probably […]
Continue reading“I’m not buying, in any way, that we won’t be able to eat in restaurants before a game at Capital One Arena and all be together,” he said recently, during a web chat with The Economic Club of Washington. “It’s just a matter of what time frame that has to happen in.” Until it happens, […]
Continue readingWhether it’s a perceived cheap shot, a situation where they were allegedly wronged by the on-ice officials, a major mistake by their own team management — or in one case, an NHL arbitrator — these are deep wounds whose scars remain several years (or even decades) later. Let’s delve into the leading grudge for every […]
Continue readingWe’re also exploring the classic games archive, and after taking in Mario Lemieux’s five-goal game against the Rangers, it’s time to dust off Game 6 of the 1989 Stanley Cup Final, pitting the Calgary Flames against the Montreal Canadiens. Watch the game here, and read on for our insights on the broadcast. Emily Kaplan: Quite […]
Continue readingWorried about conditional picks? Don’t worry, we’ll become de facto arbitrators if you can’t figure out the terms among yourselves. Concerned about all of those roster player trades that can’t happen at the draft, since the season hasn’t been completed? Meh, most trades at the draft won’t be affected by it, based on historical precedents. […]
Continue readingIt’s created by a coach attempting to mesh three players together into a cohesive unit; it’ll stick around for anywhere from a few periods to a few games; and then it’s either broken up, with the spare parts added to different lines, or it passes the chemistry test, living on for months or perhaps for […]
Continue readingThe Breakers is an opulent resort on the sands of Palm Beach, Florida, and a frequent site for the National Hockey League’s board of governors meetings. Its cathedral ceilings recall gaudy European palaces. Its ocean views are the stuff of office daydreams. But in December 2000, there was another sight to behold at The Breakers: […]
Continue readingIt has been 53 days since the NHL hit the pause button on the 2019-20 season because of the coronavirus pandemic. As the cancellations and postponements around the world of sports continue, there have also been continuous nuggets of new information being provided regarding the potential resumption of the season, the draft, the playoffs and […]
Continue readingIt only took 27 years, a few lockouts and a global coronavirus pandemic, but National Hockey League players might finally have some leverage against commissioner Gary Bettman and the owners. As the NHL considers any and all plans to restart its season this summer, there are two essential entities that need to sign off on […]
Continue readingIt has been 46 days since the NHL hit the pause button on the 2019-20 season. As the cancellations and postponements around the world of sports continue, the 2020 NFL draft was staged virtually this weekend, to mostly positive reviews. Could that be a preview of what’s to come for the NHL? As players, executives […]
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