2020-21: The NHL of the Future Roarke Boes | July 1, 2014 It’s an exciting time in the NHL offseason. The NHL Entry Draft wrapped last weekend and we’re now in the midst of free agency frenzy. Ah, Christmas in July. The…
Seattle NHL Expansion Announcement Could Happen ‘Within Weeks’ Walter McLaughlin | February 22, 2014 With respect to sports and in the wake of the Seattle Seahawks’ dominating Super Bowl victory over the Denver Broncos, Seattle is now, as former ESPN anchor Dan Patrick is…
Remembering the Canadiens of the 1970s with David Molson Nissa Khan | February 17, 2014 In January, I sat down with former President and owner of the Montreal Canadiens, David Molson and his wife Claire Molson, to discuss the Habs’ Golden Years and what they…
Jeremy Roenick May Lead Seattle NHL Expansion Group Walter McLaughlin | December 8, 2013 The rumors have been swirling for years, but began to heat up in 2011 when hedge fund manager Chris Hansen stepped up efforts to rally support for a multipurpose arena…
Would an NHL Team Actually Thrive in Seattle? Walter McLaughlin | September 11, 2013 The Emerald City has plenty of things going for it: snow-capped mountains, abundant lakes and rivers, the shimmering waters of the Puget Sound, millions of friendly people and a coffee…
NCAA Hockey: Is Expansion around the Corner? Eric Burton | August 12, 2013 With the University of North Dakota and Princeton University traveling to Burnaby, British Columbia to play in the Great Northwest Showcase in early January 2014. I asked myself the question,…
Las Vegas, Nevada: A Prime Spot For NHL Expansion THW Archives | August 12, 2013 Expansion. It’s a word that is consistently floated about the NHL community. Just last week, Greg Wyshynski of Puck Daddy reported that Gary Bettman was pushing to expand the NHL…
What Another Southern Ontario Team Could Mean to the Sabres Darren Matte | February 18, 2013 On Jan. 29, the city of Markham, Ontario voted in favor of building a $325-million arena in the hopes of attracting an NHL team either through expansion or relocation. Cities…
After the Winnipeg Jets, the Quebec Nordiques? Fred Poulin | February 1, 2013 20 years ago today, on February 1st, 1993, Gary Bettman was named the commissioner of the National Hockey League. However, after yesterday’s announcement by Greg Jamison, a close friend of…
A Special Date in Ottawa Senators History Ian C McLaren | December 6, 2012 This morning, the Ottawa Senators twitter account sent out a very important reminder about the significance of December 6th: Video: Look back at a special date in #Sens history, Dec.…
Will a New Arena Significantly Impact the Maple Leafs? Mark Ascione | September 16, 2012 Sometime in 2014, there will be a shiny, new, NHL-ready arena open in Markham, Ontario, a city of 300,000+ (2011 Census of Canada) located just north of Metropolitan Toronto (in…
Canada Ready For A Three Team NHL Expansion? Kaylyn Neely | August 24, 2012 A potential NHL expansion that would bring Hamilton its long awaited hockey team, is a Canadian urban myth. However, new study released Thursday finds that in next 20 years, Canada…
