NHL News: Phase 2, Kotkaniemi, Draft Lottery, Hub Cities, World Junior Championship
Hurricanes Phase 2 about to open. All Flames should arrive this week. Kotkaniemi healthy. Draft lottery notes if play-in round not completed. World Junior decision not until late August.
Notable Former NHL Stars Still Awaiting Induction Into Hockey Hall of Fame
NHL Players Jarome Iginla, Marian Hossa, Doug Wilson and Kevin Lowe were elected to the 2020 Hockey Hall of Fame. There are some players who are still eligible that are awaiting the call.
NHL News: A Play-In Team Will Win The NHL Draft Lottery
Phase 1 of the NHL draft lottery resulted in one of the play-in teams winning the lottery. Phase 2 is required to see which of the play-in losers will receive the first-overall pick.
NHL Playoffs Breakdown: Eastern Conference Play-Ins – Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
A look into the play-in matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Columbus Blue Jackets. Each team's strengths, weaknesses, injury updates, and playoff prediction.
NHL News: CBA and Escrow Talk
Artemi Panarin and Ryan Kesler speak up about escrow. Salary cap could be flat for three years. Players will vote on Return to Play with a bit of CBA - safety and financial protocols.
NHL News: Vancouver Out As A Hub City … Seattle Gets An Arena Name But Not A Team Name
Vancouver out a being a hub city for playoff games. Seattle's arena will be named the Climate Pledge Arena. They are still working on a team name, logo and colors.
NHL News: Heading To The Hall, Phase 2 And Getting To Phase 3, And A Snag For Vancouver
Iginla, Hossa, Lowe, Wilson, St-Pierre and Holland heading to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Spezza on getting from Phase 2 to Phase 3. Vancouver bid hits a snag?
NHL Playoffs Breakdown: Eastern Conference Play-Ins – New York Islanders vs. Florida Panthers
A look into the play-in matchup between the New York Islanders and the Florida Panthers. Each team's strengths, weaknesses, injury updates, and playoff prediction.
NHL News: KHL Tournament, Boucher To KHL, Toronto Improves Their Bid, and Can We Get To The Hub Cities
Canucks pending RFA signs in the KHL. Toronto improved on its hub city bid, but is it too late to pass the front-runners? What is there are more positive tests before teams get to hub cities.
NHL Playoffs Breakdown: Eastern Conference Play-Ins – New York Rangers Vs. Carolina Hurricanes
A look into the play-in matchup between the New York Rangers and the Carolina Hurricanes. Each team's strengths, weaknesses, injury updates, and playoff prediction.
NHL News: Vegas, Vancouver and Edmonton Appear To Be Hub Center Front-Runners
Down to six cities, but Vegas, Vancouver and Edmonton appear to be the front-runners in becoming a hub city for the NHL playoffs.
NHL News: Phase 2 Groups Expanding, Contracts Extended, Tarasenko’s Shoulder Is Good, and Thorburn Retires
Phase 2 groups expanding. Player contacts extended to October 30th. Vladimir Tarasenko said his shoulder is good as he takes to the ice. Chris Thorburn retires from the NHL.