Canadiens Doing Their Best Dealing With COVID-19
As the NHL starts Phase 3 of the return to play (RTP) program, there are more and more players testing positive for COVID-19. Even though the NHLPA had a vote…
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Rangers News & Rumors: COVID-19, Fanatics & Fox
The New York Rangers have been busy during the NHL pause due to the COVID-19 virus. Here are some of the great things they’ve been doing with extra time on…
Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner’s Thoughts about the NHL’s Return
Friday was a scary day for hockey. First, there was a report that multiple members of the Tampa Bay Lightning organization had tested positive for COVID-19 and the team temporarily…
The Implications of Auston Matthews’ COVID-19 Diagnosis
Yesterday, the Toronto Maple Leafs world was hit hard by the report that Auston Matthews, one of the team’s biggest stars, had become infected by COVID-19 as a result of…
Some Islanders Return to the Ice during NHL’s Phase 2
The NHL has moved into Phase 2 of their Return to Play Plan, and with it, a few New York Islanders players hit the ice on Monday morning at Northwell…
Swiss Hockey Struggles to Survive the Crisis Caused by Pandemic
Switzerland could have been a great hockey winner in 2020. Accepting the hosting responsibilities for the 2020 World Championships last spring could have helped popularize the game in the alpine…
Ottawa 67’s Just Can’t Catch a Break
It’s tough to have sustained success in the Ontario Hockey League, due to the nature of competition, and a large variety of external reasons which will be discussed here. For…
Return to Hockey: Lessons Learned from Jacksonville
On May 4, the Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex became the first ice rink in North America to re-open following the shutdown caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. Following the guidance of Florida Governor…
Bruins’ Stanley Cup Quest More Difficult With Proposed Playoffs
Ongoing discussions about how to finish the 2019-20 NHL season appear to be making progress this week with various reports that the NHL and NHL Players’ Association (NHLPA) are devising…
How the Predators Would Be Affected By the 24-Team Playoff Proposal
We want hockey! Now, there may be arguments of how soon we want it to return. But the bottom line is, we all want to see the sport make a…
A Return to Play: How the Maple Leafs Stack Up Against the Blue Jackets
Toronto Maple Leafs hockey fans, there’s news. The NHL has proposed a 24-team “bracketed” playoff structure to the players and teams. And, if all the issues can be worked out,…
Pros and Cons: Oilers and the NHL’s Return to Play Proposal
Before I begin, let’s make a communal vow to not rule out the 2019-20 Stanley Cup champions as real winners since it’s the “COVID Cup” or the “Pandemic Cup.” Once…