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After Connor Bedard, Matvei Michkov Could Be the Next Big Thing

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The National Hockey League is seeing a changing of the guard, in terms of star power, these days. The Chicago Blackhawks did exactly what they were supposed to do, in selecting Connor Bedard first overall in the 2023 NHL Draft. Bedard lived up to the hype by winning the Calder Memorial trophy (league rookie of the year), scoring 61 points (22 goals, 39 assists). Indeed the … [Read more...] about After Connor Bedard, Matvei Michkov Could Be the Next Big Thing

2013 NHL Season Predictions and Projections

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    Finally, after months and months of everyone involved being morons, causing 113 days, 625 games, and the biggest outdoor hockey game in history to be cancelled, hockey fans can finally say "Game On!"  The NHL has a new 10-year labor agreement, and is set to start the shortened, 48 game 2013 season on Saturday, January 19.  Find out what you need to know … [Read more...] about 2013 NHL Season Predictions and Projections

2013 NHL Eastern Conference Preview and Projections

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    Finally, after months and months of everyone involved being morons, causing 113 days, 625 games, and the biggest outdoor hockey game in history to be cancelled, hockey fans can finally say "Game On!"  The NHL has a new 10-year labor agreement, and is set to start the shortened, 48 game 2013 season on Saturday, January 19.  Find out what you need to know … [Read more...] about 2013 NHL Eastern Conference Preview and Projections

NHL: shortened season, big expectations

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The hockey lockout is finally over. The teams are back and ready for a season even if it is shortened. The big question is, who will come out on top and who will fall flat? Well, here are some predictions. The TOP Two Contenders for the Cup: The Los Angeles Kings: It is tough for teams to have a repeat win in the Stanly Cup Finals. No team has been able to do it since the … [Read more...] about NHL: shortened season, big expectations

Shea Weber To Stay In Nashville, Predators Match Flyers’ Offer Sheet

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  Last week, the Philadelphia Flyers made a monster offer sheet to restricted free agent Shea Weber for 14 years and $110 million.  After a week of speculation of will they or won't they, the Nashville Predators decided to match the offer sheet, which means Weber will stay with the only team he has known through his entire NHL career.  After losing unrestricted free … [Read more...] about Shea Weber To Stay In Nashville, Predators Match Flyers’ Offer Sheet

Final 2012 Mock NHL Entry Draft

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  While the Los Angeles Kings, and their millions of fans who just jumped on the bandwagon, celebrate the team's first Stanley Cup championship, the other 29 teams in the league are gearing up for next season.  The top priority of these teams:  the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.  The draft takes place June 22 and 23 from Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA.  With the Edmonton … [Read more...] about Final 2012 Mock NHL Entry Draft

2012 Mock NHL Entry Draft 1.0

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  While the Los Angeles Kings, and their millions of fans who just jumped on the bandwagon, celebrate the team's first Stanley Cup championship, the other 29 teams in the league are gearing up for next season.  The top priority of these teams:  the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.  The draft takes place June 22 and 23 from Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA.  With the Edmonton … [Read more...] about 2012 Mock NHL Entry Draft 1.0

How the NHL Can Increase Its Fan Base

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Coming off the Winter Classic on January 2nd, NHL executives are looking to capitalize on the increased viewership of the novelty game and build on it. The contest had nearly fifty thousand fans in attendance along with a national audience on NBC. The Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers provided an entertaining afternoon of action culminating with a penalty shot near the … [Read more...] about How the NHL Can Increase Its Fan Base