Morning Mashup: Trojan Whorse!
...is what Michael Grange should have called his terrific Sportsnet article from yesterday (SPOILER ALERT: Cold water). If only because A) this whole thing's...
At least they’re talking again
Anyway, if you—ve read me or listened to me on the radio throughout this process, you know I—ve been very pessimistic about a deal...
NHL to PA: “Let’s give them something to talk about”
It looks like the NHL and Players Association are ready to resume talks this week (most likely Tuesday), and now we can briefly have...
A Hopeful Tuesday
There might have been a little somethin' somethin' crowding your Twitter feed last night, forcing you to miss the updates (or lack thereof.. in...
Forbes Values Toronto Maple Leafs at $1 Billion
Forbes released their annual NHL franchise valuations today alongside an article detailing the financials of league's 30 teams. Unsurprisingly, the Toronto Maple Leafs top...
Ugh.
There's no anger left to give. Last night's events were just hilariously bizarre.
Four press conferences later, a deal had been all but agreed to...
Wednesday Open Thread: Talks resume
The NHLPA has invited U.S federal mediators into today's meetings. They were of little use in late November but do re enter the picture...
Roberto Luongo: Know the Risks
This just in tonight from Pierre Lebrun of ESPN, describing the cap benefit recapture component of the new CBA on existing deals over 6...
Shifting Paradigms and Realigning Conferences
The always tedious Hockey Night in Canada Hot Stove brought us a worthwhile nugget to examine this weekend, and that’s our first look at...
Rogers Closes in on ‘Game Changing’ Broadcasting Deal
Good morning MLHS,
First off, let me start by thanking Alec, Michael and Michael for inviting me to participate in Maple Leaf Hangout Episode #17...
The NHL Plans to Grow HRR by $1 Billion in 3 Years
How will it happen & what does it mean for the Toronto Maple Leafs?
A. Background
In a memo released in September of this year, the...
So you’ve just been (gulp) traded, what now?
Picture it: You’re at the gym for a game-day workout, visions of an afternoon nap dancing in your head, and suddenly Duthie’s beaming face...
Circumventing Circumvention Penalties: Brian Burke Warned Us, But They Let ‘Em Off the Hook
Writing on the topic of salary negotiation between agents and clubs back in 1993, then-GM of the Hartford Whaler sand disciple of Lou Lamoriello,...
Ryan O’Reilly and the Colorado Avalanche’s Club-Elected Arbitration
Fans of the Blue and White who have yearned for a bona fide first line centre since the departure of Mats Sundin (for a...
Phil Kessel has an eventful night at the All Star Draft
The player least interested in the spotlight took center stage again at the NHL All Star Draft.
Who else but The Phil.
In a classy move...
Farewell, Pat Quinn
In late November, Canadian hockey fans mourned the passing of legendary coach and player Pat Quinn. He was a two-time NHL Coach of the...
Nazem Kadri Suspended Four Games: Player Safety Department Video
His second suspension in his 243-game career sees Nazem Kadri sidelined for the next four games and out $141,463 in salary.
The infraction is similar to...
2016 NHL Playoffs Opening Night Open Thread
Join the MLHS playoff bracket challenge before puck drop tonight (click below):
Wednesday, April 13 Playoff Schedule
NHL Concussion Litigation: What’s the likelihood of success for the former players?
Re National Hockey League Players’ Concussion Injury Litigation was denied class-action status by Judge Susan Nelson last week because of a lack of commonality between...