Category Archives: NHL

CHLPA’s Aim for NCAA Eligibility is Noble, Improbable

The Canadian Hockey League Players Association has gotten more attention in recent days as the fledgling organization sent a letter to Ontario Hockey League and Hockey Canada officials threatening legal action for what the CHLPA claims is disregard for working … Continue reading

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VIDEO: U.S. WJC Candidate Miller’s Unbelievable First Pro Goal

J.T. Miller is one of just three players eligible to return for the U.S. National Junior Team at this year’s World Junior Championship. He’s also the only U.S. WJC candidate currently playing professional hockey. The New York Rangers first-rounder is … Continue reading

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NHL’s Proposed ELC Structure Could Benefit College Hockey

The NHL today released to the public details of its proposal to the NHLPA in hopes of saving an 82-game season. Among the highlights is a change to the entry-level contract (ELC) structure and a lengthened timeline for players to reach … Continue reading

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USofH’s College Hockey Freshman 15 — First-Year Players to Watch

The college hockey season for many teams is just days away now, with the first round of exhibitions and even a few non-conference games starting Saturday. One of the more intriguing storylines to follow over the course of the 2012-13 … Continue reading

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Living with the Lockout — Northwest Division

The players are already playing games in Europe. The preseason through Sept. 30 has been canceled. This is what a lockout feels like. It appears there will be a void to fill, at least until November, maybe December, hopefully not … Continue reading

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Living with the Lockout — Central Division

With the Sept. 15 negotiating deadline now passed, it appears the NHL is headed for a delayed season. It appears there will be a void to fill, at least until November, maybe December, hopefully not all year. No one is … Continue reading

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You Have a Choice — Final Thoughts on Eve of NHL Lockout

This sucks. It’s about all I can manage to say about the impending NHL lockout. I haven’t studied every article. There have been too many. I haven’t read every tweet. They have been too annoying. I haven’t watched every protest … Continue reading

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Living with the Lockout — Northeast Division

With the Sept. 15 lockout deadline looming, optimism is shrinking that a deal will be done between the NHL and NHLPA in its collective bargaining negotiations. It appears there will be a void to fill, at least until November, maybe … Continue reading

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Living With the Lockout — Atlantic Division

With the Sept. 15 lockout deadline looming, optimism is shrinking that a deal will be done between the NHL and NHLPA in its collective bargaining negotiations. It appears there will be a void to fill, at least until November, maybe … Continue reading

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Should NHL Entry Draft be Altered in New CBA?

With each passing day, it appears the NHL is taking more steps toward yet another lockout. Just like last time, there are expected to be a series of changes within the CBA both on the ice and in the way … Continue reading

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