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BusinessWeek November 1, 2004 Mark Hyman |
An Entire Season in the Penalty Box? As incredible as it seems for a league that sells 90% of available tickets and last season generated revenues of $2.1 billion, the National Hockey League may sit this season out. Who blinks first in negotiations between the owners and the union will depend on willpower and finances. |
Sports Central June 11, 2015 Mike Chen |
Will NHL's Copycat Teams Mimic Tampa's Speed Game? There was a moment, just a few minutes of Game 2's third period between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Chicago Blackhawks, that showcased the NHL at the very best. |
Sports Central June 12, 2012 Andrew Jones |
The Kings' Cup Throughout the 2011-12 regular season, the Los Angeles Kings did one thing very well: play defense. Their 2.1 goals against was second in the NHL and Jonathan Quick, the team's main goal tender, managed 1.95 goals allowed per game. |
Sports Central June 9, 2014 Andrew Jones |
Stanley Cup Finals: It's the Kings' to Lose I hope I'm wrong and we're in for a few more overtimes and another game seven, but I think the Kings are just too feisty for the Rangers. |
Sports Central February 8, 2004 Jeff Moore |
Welcome Back the Dynasty The biggest critics of the salary cap era in the NFL often point to the lack of a dominating team. But did dominating teams ever really leave? |
Sports Central June 22, 2004 Tyler Norwood |
NHL - Capitals Shopping Top Pick? Since winning the rights to the first overall pick, there's been speculation Capitals GM George McPhee might shop the pick for a package of young players. |
Sports Central May 26, 2014 Mike Chen |
Ousted NHL Contenders Face Summer Upheaval For San Jose, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Boston, stunning losses have showed the need to rethink the big picture. |
Sports Central August 16, 2010 Mike Chen |
The Value of NHL Goaltending When word came out that Ilya Kovalchuk's contract was rejected, eyebrows were raised when arbitrator Richard Bloch called out other mega-contracts. |
Sports Central September 21, 2010 Mike Chen |
Five Storylines For 2010-11 NHL Season NHL training camps have just gotten underway. Here are the top five storylines heading into the 2010-11 NHL season. |
Sports Central January 10, 2006 Mike Chen |
The NHL's Halfway Home A look at NHL teams, talent and business. |
Sports Central February 8, 2004 Mike Chen |
A New World Order When the Anaheim Mighty Ducks elected to not qualify Paul Kariya, they made a statement that no player, not even their franchise leader and longtime captain, was worth over $9 million dollars in the NHL's looming new economic landscape. |
Sports Central July 3, 2014 Mike Chen |
NHL's Western Conference Gets Stronger After this year's annual free agent frenzy, it doesn't appear that things will change. |
CFO September 1, 2004 Joseph McCafferty |
Hockey Fight A brawl over accounting -- not a salary cap -- could give the National Hockey League a black eye. But worse, will it cancel the 2004-2005 season? |
Sports Central June 14, 2010 Mike Chen |
Stanley Cup Champs Face Difficult Cap Questions Chicago essentially has their top three lines and top two defensive pairs signed. However, goaltending hero Antti Niemi is unsigned, and the other roster spots don't come in for free. |
Sports Central January 12, 2005 Mike Chen |
The Four-Month Itch Okay, I admit it. I really, really, ridiculously miss the NHL. |
Sports Central October 23, 2006 Charlynn Smith |
The NHL is Back This is the year hockey will shine again in the world of sports, and here are the reasons why. |
Sports Central July 7, 2005 Eric Poole |
Unconditional Surrender The NHL Players' Association may be close to settling for less. With popularity reduced, league officials consider sweeping changes. |
Sports Central April 12, 2011 Andrew Jones |
2011 NHL Playoffs Preview The table is set for the NHL's playoff race. Sixteen teams now vie to hoist the cup that really matters, the lord of all trophies, Lord Stanley's. |
Sports Central July 14, 2010 Mike Chen |
The New Western Balance of Power The Blackhawks have essentially lost much of their secondary scoring and one of their primary penalty killers. Something else has to give, which rips apart much of the vaunted depth of the 'Hawks. |
Sports Central September 19, 2012 Mike Chen |
Why the NHL Lockout is the Same, But Different Whatever cliche you'd like to apply, the NHL's once again in a lockout after many years of shiny NHL press releases claiming record-breaking revenue. |
Sports Central February 19, 2005 Greg Wyshynski |
The Bright Side of Armageddon I was wrong about the National Hockey League lockout. That's a hard pill for me to swallow, because I was convinced that this was all for the best |
Sports Central October 5, 2005 Mike Chen |
Five Reasons to Watch the NHL In case you didn't hear about it (and Martha Burk is doing her best to make sure that you do), the NHL is back from its lockout of stupidity and looking to break the ice with fans new and old. |
Sports Central April 4, 2006 Jeff Moore |
Does the CBA Mean RIP For NFL Fans? We no longer need to wonder about the NFL without a salary cap; now we need to wonder about the NFL with a salary cap. |
AskMen.com September 30, 2012 Joffrey Lupul |
NHL Lockout 2012 The thing that is frustrating for us as players is this is the third time (second of my career) the players have been locked out by Gary Bettman and the owners. |
Sports Central August 9, 2012 Mike Chen |
New CBA the End of Mega-Term Deals The negotiations between the NHL and NHLPA have been cordial and plentiful, which is a good sign. However, we haven't really gotten down to the meaty issues yet -- in CBA terms, that's usually protecting the owners from themselves. |
Sports Central June 10, 2004 Mike Chen |
NHL - Top-10 Playoff Moments Here are the top-10 memorable moments of the 2004 Stanley Cup playoffs. |
Sports Central May 22, 2004 Pete Sweigard |
NHL Ushers in a New Era The NHL has been slow to embrace the youth movement, continuing to market the marquee names, the proven entities. |
Sports Central June 26, 2013 Mike Chen |
Lessons Learned From a Shortened Season Chances are, you've all but forgotten the Great NHL Lockout of 2012. and it seems like little-to-no momentum has been lost by the NHL. The season started with uncertainty and anger and ended with record-breaking TV ratings and a thrilling two months of playoffs. |
Sports Central July 5, 2012 Mike Chen |
The Issues Behind the NHL's CBA The NHL and NHLPA have started negotiations for the upcoming CBA (the current one expires on September 15). Here's a primer on some of the key sticking points from both sides. |
Sports Central March 26, 2013 Mike Chen |
What to Expect at the NHL Trade Deadline With the trade deadline fast approaching and still many teams within striking distance of a playoff spot, GMs have to keep one eye on the race and one on the future. |
Sports Central June 2, 2008 Joe Boesch |
Crosby and Company With their hopes for a Stanley Cup diminishing, the Pittsburgh Penguins can only learn from the past and build for the future. |
Sports Central May 23, 2013 Andrew Jones |
2013 NHL Playoff Contenders and Pretenders Let's take a look at the remaining teams and their chances of hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup. |
Sports Central March 19, 2014 Mike Chen |
Contenders Face Early Exits in New NHL Playoff Format NHL general managers in the Eastern Conference who look at the potential playoff matchups are glad that they don't have to deal with the first-round dilemma facing teams on the other side of the continent. |
Sports Central July 12, 2004 Jonathan Moncrief |
Gearing Up For "Lockout-Proof" Hockey Beginning this October, the 28 teams that comprise the American Hockey League will chase after another piece of hardware. It's called the Calder Cup, and is awarded to the champions of the AHL. |
Sports Central April 20, 2005 Mike Chen |
Ch-ch-changes For Hockey Hockey fans have plenty to look forward to when the game returns -- plenty of changes, that is. Here is a summary of what they can expect. |
Sports Central March 4, 2005 Jeff Moore |
Putting a Lid on the Cap There is no rest in the NFL, even in the offseason. The Super Bowl may have been played in February, but now teams -- and players -- must deal with the salary cap and free agency. Here's a look at how they are faring thus far. |
AskMen.com Lewis Helfand |
Strikes & Lockouts In Professional Sports Everything from ticket sales to stadium parking takes a significant hit when games are canceled. The strikes and lockouts listed below show just how much professional athletes, teams, and even leagues stand to lose when faced with a work stoppage. |
AskMen.com March 21, 2001 Mark Simmons |
Trade Factor: The Hockey Trades |
Sports Illustrated March 6, 2001 Peter King |
Bloody Thursday In one day NFL teams cut nearly $100 million in payroll... |
AskMen.com Ken Campbell |
Top 10: NHL GM Rankings It's no coincidence that the top three general managers in the NHL, both last season and this season, have a track record of surrounding themselves with good people and giving those people the latitude to do their jobs. |
Sports Illustrated March 12, 2002 Daniel G. Habib |
Light Traffic Don't expect NHL contenders' elite free-agents-to-be to travel at the trade deadline... |
Sports Central May 13, 2011 Andrew Jones |
2011 NHL Conference Finals Preview The conference semifinals of the NHL playoffs were not nearly as exciting as the opening round as a whole. |
Sports Central October 19, 2005 Mike Chen |
NHL Back With a Bang, But Will it Survive? The NHL is back in a big way, and with enough momentum to make every sports league consider self-destruction for a year. But the NHL can fall back to earth quickly if it becomes complacent -- or worse, lazy. |
Sports Central June 4, 2005 Greg Wyshynski |
The Never-Ending Hockey Story I know the lockout is going to end because, alas, all things must end. If there isn't a settlement, the NHL might just fold. |
Sports Illustrated May 23, 2001 E.M. Swift |
Sensational showdown It's been a long time since the two best teams in hockey met in the Stanley Cup finals, but that's what the showdown between the New Jersey Devils and Colorado Avalanche represents... |
AskMen.com |
Alexei Yashin . . . captain of New York The New York Islanders' team captain discusses the National Hockey League's new collective bargaining agreement, new rules, and Sidney Crosby -- billed as hockey's "next Wayne Gretzky." |
Sports Central September 30, 2006 Greg Wyshynski |
The Hockey Cynic's Guide to the NHL East A look at the teams in the NHL East for the upcoming hockey season. |
Sports Illustrated March 14, 2000 Pierre McGuire |
NHL Power Rankings This is a weekly analysis of teams based on their performance over the last seven days.... |
Sports Central May 16, 2004 Mike Chen |
NHL - The Fast Skate Era While goal-scoring may still be low in the National Hockey League, an uplifting trend can certainly be seen in three of the remaining four teams chasing the Stanley Cup. |
Sports Central December 7, 2010 Mike Chen |
The NHL's Jumbled Western Conference Just about every NHL team has had surging moments that demonstrated the true potential of the roster. And they've also had bouts of inconsistency, bad defense, lack of scoring, or injuries - or perhaps all of the above. |