The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo are less than two months away, and new reports are emerging that the main hockey rink may not be ready in time. The Palaitalia Arena at Santa Giulia is this Games’s only new venue, with organizers focusing on using existing venues in both Milan and Cortina-d’Ampezzo, a ski... Continue Reading →
In a previous post, I discussed why and how the NHL disciplined the five former members of Canada’s 2018 World Juniors team who were acquitted of sexual assault charges in July. The league relied on Article 18-A of the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement, which allows the Commissioner to punish "conduct that is detrimental to the... Continue Reading →
The hockey world has been watching closely as the long-running scandal involving five members of Canada’s 2018 World Juniors team is nearing its end. In January 2024, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote, Dillon Dube, and Alex Formenton were charged in Canada for an alleged 2018 group sexual assault.[1] After years of investigation and court proceedings,... Continue Reading →
Photo credit: https://www.bridgestonearena.com/teams/detail/predators So, what’s the difference between Buffalo, New York and Nashville, Tennessee? Besides the obvious, Nashville is on its way to getting a huge upgrade to its hockey arena, Bridgestone Arena, home of the Nashville Predators.[1] Meanwhile, in Buffalo, there are disputes going on around if the Keybank Center, home of the Buffalo... Continue Reading →
Photo Credit: https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/as-washington-renounces-native-american-imagery-pressure-continues-on-remaining-teams/ It seems like it’s a debate as old as time, but again there is controversy regarding a sports team using Native American mascots and imagery. No, it’s not the Atlanta Braves, or the Kansas City Chiefs, or the Chicago Blackhawks, but an obscure high school in the Long Island town of Massapequa.... Continue Reading →
Recently the Utah Hockey Club, located in Salt Lake City, has been in between names for the official start of their 2025 to 2026 season. This new hockey club in Salt Lake City is owned by Ryan Smith, who also owns the Utah Jazz Basketball Team, and has put this decision up to the fans.1... Continue Reading →
The NHL arbitration process is unique in comparison to other professional sports leagues. Arbitration under Article 12 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) allows for every eligible NHL free agent, or in some instances, NHL teams, to file for salary arbitration in front of a neutral third party.[1] [2] However, the arbitration process is limited to restricted... Continue Reading →
As the NHL playoffs started up last week, one thing has been consistent over the last two seasons: Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone suffered a severe injury that caused him to miss a significant portion of the regular season. The team placed him on the Long Term Injured Reverse List, or LTIR, only for... Continue Reading →
A day after ending the 2023-2024 NHL regular season by doing something they have rarely done during the NHL’s longest-ever playoff drought (win hockey games), Buffalo Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams fired head coach Don Granato after three seasons.1 The actual news comes as little surprise to anyone after the Sabres had a mediocre season... Continue Reading →
In a 2019 lawsuit, player associations from the NFL, MLB, and NHL challenged the jock tax enforced by the City of Pittsburgh. The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ruled that Pittsburgh’s fee on nonresident professional athletes was a violation of the state constitution’s uniformity clause.[1] However, the City of Pittsburg is now in front of the Pennsylvania... Continue Reading →