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NHL executive director Donald Fehr

NHL News: 16 Teams Opening Up This Week … Fehr On Phase 3/4 Protocols and Players Speaking Up

NHL executive director Donald Fehr says there is lots of work to do on protocols for Phase 3 and Phase 4. He’s proud of the players who are speaking up on racism and the protests.
The NHL regular season may have been short, but the journey for the Stanley could be long and hard and shouldn't come with an asterisk attached.

No Asterisk Required for 2020 Stanley Cup Champion

The NHL regular season may have been cut short, but the journey for the Stanley could be long and hard and shouldn’t come with an asterisk attached.
Sportsbook / Sports Betting

NHL News: 2020 Playoff Format And Revised Stanley Cup Odds

Last week NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced that the remainder of the…
NHL Announces Transition to Phase 2 of Return to Play Plan

NHL News: NHL Announces That Phase 2 Of Return To Play To Open On Monday

The NHL announced yesterday that Phase 2 of their return to play plan will begin on Monday. They also said playoffs will be best-of-seven and there will be re-seeding.
With the new 24-team playoff format adapted for this season, the Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens now find themselves back in the playoffs.

NHL Return-to-Play Format: The Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens Canadiens

With the new 24-team playoff format adapted for this season, the Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens now find themselves back in the playoffs.
There are 10 cities on the NHL's list of potential hub cites to host playoff games. Though they aren't the most mentioned cities, Pittsburgh and Columbus may be the most logical choices.

Pittsburgh, Columbus Best Bets to be NHL Hub Cities

There are 10 cities on the NHL’s list of potential hub cites to host playoff games. Though they aren’t the most mentioned cities, Pittsburgh and Columbus may be the most logical choices.
The province of Alberta is pushing hard for the city of Edmonton to be a Hub city

NHL News: Return To Play Notes, and Alberta Pushing Hard For Edmonton

Return to play notes Chris Johnston: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said they…
Yesterday we looked at five teams that could be hurt by the 24-team playoff format, today we look at five teams that will benefit from the format.

Five NHL Teams That Could Benefit By The Proposed 24-team Playoff Format

Yesterday we looked at five teams that could be hurt by the 24-team playoff format, today we look at five teams that will benefit from the format.
Jordan Martinook on the Carolina Hurricanes voting against the 24-team playoff format

NHL News: Martinook On The Hurricanes No Vote … NHL Sends Return To Play Memo To Teams

Jordan Martinook on the Carolina Hurricanes voting against the 24-team playoff format. The NHL sends a return to play protocol memo to teams.
Taking a look at five teams that would somewhat be hurt by the proposed 24-team playoff format.

Five NHL Teams Hurt by the Proposed 24-team Playoff Format

The NHLPA executive board approved the new format and we’re awaiting the NHL’s official announcement. Taking a look at five teams that would somewhat be hurt by the proposed 24-team playoff format.
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes were the two teams that voted against the playoff format

NHL News: Draft Decision Soon, Best-Of-Seven or Five? Lightning and Hurricanes Voted No To Playoff Format

The draft is still a work in progress. Should the ‘second round’ be a best-of-seven or best-of-five? The Lightning and Hurricanes were the two teams that voted against the playoff format
There is lots of work for the NHL to do in preparing to restart their season. Once it's underway, there is so much that could go wrong. It could be a PR nightmare.

Is NHL Biting Off More Than It Can Chew By Restarting Season?

There is lots of work for the NHL to do in preparing to restart their season. Once it’s underway, there is so much that could go wrong. It could be a PR nightmare.