NHL Must Remove Current Point System and “Hockey .500”

Many hockey fans insist that the unique element of an eight-seed’s ability to reach the Stanley Cup Final makes the sport special. The same type of competitive balance doesn’t exist in other major North American professional sports. Gary Bettman has ...

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Calgary Flames Have New-Look Pro Scouting Department

It is now mid-August and hockey season is getting closer and closer to its beginning. Late summertime usually doesn't yield much for big news but instead offers fans and media plenty of opportunity to critique and speculate abo...

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Behind the Scenes With The Sports Corporation’s Player Agents

While they aren't in the spotlight often, agents play an important role in the hockey world. From the draft all the way through a player's retirement, agents like the ones at The Sports Corporation help and advise hockey pla...

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NHL Has Missed Mark on Marketing McDavid in United States

When Snoop Dogg says the NHL has an issue, something must be really messed up. In this case, he is certainly not wrong. It's an ongoing issue the league has not properly dealt with yet.

We're here today talking about marketing...

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Golden Knights TV Deal With Scripps Could Be Wave of Future

We may finally have our first hint of what the future of the NHL on TV looks like. If it's anything like what the Vegas Golden Knights are doing, it could be a massive win for everyone involved.

On Thursday, the Golde...

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TV Ratings Show NHL Playoffs Thriving on ESPN & Turner

The start of the 2023 NHL Playoffs has been nothing but chaotic. With three Game 7's and upsets to boot, fans have been treated to the highest levels of drama the sport of hockey has to offer.

Thanks to all the chaos, fans are tuning in to ...

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NHL Takes Big Risk With Fanatics Jersey Deal, Replaces Adidas

Fanatics will replace Adidas as the official on-ice uniform outfitter of the NHL in 2024, the league announced on Tuesday (March 21). The Jacksonville-based manufacturer had been considered the front-runner to win the bid since last summer when the NHL revealed its search for ...

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Red Wings & Larkin: Dissecting the Complex Contract Negotiation

As we’re all aware, Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings have yet to come to terms on a new contract. Negotiations are ongoing, and it's possible these talks continue on past the trade deadline.

Because of this—and...

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ESPN, Disney Set To Present NHL’s First Live Animated Game

Ever wanted to see a live NHL game in cartoon form? Thanks to the NHL, ESPN and the Disney Channel, you will now get that chance coming up in March.

On Tuesday, the three above entities announced they will be teaming u...

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