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When the NHL Comes Back, So Will You

December 29, 2012December 28, 2012 by Mike Miccoli

I err on the side of caution with almost everything so bear with me when I say this.

When the NHL comes back, whenever that might be, you will too. And so will you. And you. And you in the back there…you, too.

It’s been a long 104 days without the NHL in our lives. We’ve missed Opening Night, one of the greatest days of the year for hockey fans. We missed a 2011-12 Stanley Cup Championship banner raising in Los Angeles and the subsequent talks of a championship hangover when the Kings fail to go undefeated in the first month of the season. We missed what could have been the most bizarre 24/7 yet between the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs, filled with awkward Phil Kessel moments and more insight on why Pavel Datsyuk is utterly peculiar off the ice but a pure magician on the ice.

Most importantly, we missed a lot of hockey at the professional level in North America

Postgame Interview: Washington Capitals Goalie Braden Holtby

December 27, 2012 by Matthew Speck

Washington Capitals’ goalie Braden Holtby continued to impress between the pipes at the AHL level Wednesday night, shutting out the Hershey Bears’ division rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Holtby stopped all 33…

Rock Out for the Lockout – Happy Holidays!

April 23, 2022December 17, 2012 by Josh Smith

With the NHL lockout firmly in place and both sides entrenched for what may be a long, drawn out battle, we’re taking this opportunity to explore the musical side of…

Putting Pen To Paper Proved Pointless

December 7, 2012 by Katie Flynn

There are two sides to every story. In this case, there are three sides to the same story. The NHLPA, the owners, and common sense. Gary Bettman addressed the media…

NHL Lockout 2012: Player/Owner Meetings Give Fans Hope

December 6, 2012December 6, 2012 by Mark Ritter

A group of 18 NHL players and six NHL owners continued their meetings Wednesday, wrapping up day 81 of the lockout. It is widely believed that progress, while arduous, is…

Ending the Lockout: The Owner Playbook

December 18, 2012December 4, 2012 by Mike Colligan

All that will be remembered from this lockout years from now is how a handful of owners came to their senses and “saved the season”.

Penguins’ Burkle to Join Tuesday Negotiations

December 3, 2012 by James Conley

Penguins co-owner Ron Burkle will reportedly join the owners delegation in a Tuesday meeting between players and owners. This is the first significant Pittsburgh involvement in the stalled labor dispute…

NHL Will Never Completely Break Union

December 1, 2012December 1, 2012 by Justin Johnson

The NHL Players’ Association has long been considered one of the strongest unions not only in sports, but in any industry. They are a different type of monster. That’s why…

Is NHL 13 The Cure For NHL Withdrawal Syndrome?

November 12, 2017November 30, 2012 by Christopher Ralph

NHL 13 is the latest entry of the continual evolution of the EA Sports hockey series, with each edition getting more realistic than the last. While simply playing the game…

Rock Out for the Lockout: The Draft Class of 2012

July 9, 2019November 28, 2012 by Josh Smith

With the NHL lockout firmly in place and both sides entrenched for what may be a long, drawn out battle, we’re taking this opportunity to explore the musical side of…

NHL Mediation: Bad Idea For CBA Talks

November 27, 2012 by Matthew Speck

The National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association made big news today in agreeing to meet with United States federal mediators in hopes of reaching a new collective…

Twitterpated: Inside the Minds of the NHL

November 23, 2012 by Walter McLaughlin

Even hut-dwellers in N’Djamena, Chad are keenly aware that social media has revolutionized how we communicate. Moreover, it allows us a glimpse into the unsolicited, unfiltered minds of celebrities and…