Monthly Archives: January 2013

After a predictably long wait for the lawyers working on the CBA Memo of Understanding to run up their billable hours, finally the NHL was open for business as of midnight.  With the MOU signed, sealed and delivered at last … Continue reading →

After an ugly four months for the NHL, the end of the lockout Sunday seemed to finally signal the end of waiting for hockey fans.  However on Thursday, there have still been relatively few questions answered as the ratification process … Continue reading →

In Russia, they’re homegrown stars who made it big in the NHL. For the KHL, just getting the chance to have Pavel Datsyuk, Ilya Kovalchuk, Evgeni Malkin and Alexander Ovechkin return home and play in their league has been special. … Continue reading →

Brian Burke is a good guy. One of the most respected hockey minds in the NHL, who commands respect. It’s easy to forget that he once ran the Hartford Whalers and then moved to the league office where he was … Continue reading →

There’s no question that the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) has benefited from the NHL lockout. They’ve had homegrown stars return to their roots increasing fan interest. A look at the top scorers in the league and you’ll see familiar faces … Continue reading →

Chris Kreider’s struggles with the Whale could be cause for concern for Garden Faithful. In a lockout season, many young players have gone down to the AHL to play hockey. While there have been plenty of success stories including Islander … Continue reading →

Ilya Kovalchuk (seen here with Vladimir Tarashenko) participated in SKA’s KHL game Tuesday, leaving speculation that he might not return to the Devils for the abbreviated 2013 season. While most players are preparing for the start of training camp, Ilya … Continue reading →

In a shortened season, Ranger fans won’t get to see Pavel Datsyuk work his magic against Henrik Lundqvist unless the Blueshirts and Red Wings meet for the Stanley Cup. With the lockout mercifully coming to a halt yesterday, the NHL … Continue reading →

USA defenseman Seth Jones gave us plenty to get excited about over the last two weeks in Ufa, Russia. The NHL and NHLPA finally reached tentative agreement on a new CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement). After 16 hours of negotiations with … Continue reading →

After nearly four months – 111 days, to be exact – NHL fans’ long, international nightmare has finally come to an end.  Commisioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA head Donald Fehr at last reached a tentative agreement to a new 10-year … Continue reading →