The Spectacle of the 2024 NHL Draft From the Sphere in Las Vegas Hockeyology by Peter Harling - June 29, 2024June 29, 20240 If this was the last live NHL Draft before the league decentralizes the event, it went outwith a bang! Boy oh boy did the NHL and Las Vegas ever put on a fabulous show.The Draft is usually held in an NHL arena, but rather than hosting the NHL Draft insidethe
Linus Eriksson Is Progressing Nicely Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 26, 2024June 26, 20240 Linus Eriksson is a talented center who is 2024 NHL Draft eligible. Last year he made a progression from Djurgardens J20 to Hockey Allsvenskan. The progression gave Eriksson extra confidence. “My season went pretty well. It was a rough start. I just kept working and trusted the process. Coming out stronger,”
Blittner’s Blue Line: Going One-On-One With Rene LeRoux Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - June 25, 2024June 25, 20240 To be a Hall of Famer is to be considered as one of the very best in your sport. On Tuesday, The Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto is set to announce The Class of 2024. And while many will debate the merits of those who made the cut and
Melvin Fernstrom, a Goal Scorer You Need to Know Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 24, 2024June 24, 20240 Melvin Fernstrom is a 6’2” 187-pound goal scorer. He was one of the top scorers in J20 this season and he could go somewhere in the second round of the 2024 NHL Draft. One of his gifts is knowing where the puck is going to be and getting there to
Blittner’s Blue Line: Kevin Weekes Talks New Company Speekes Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - June 19, 2024June 19, 20240 Goaltender. Broadcaster. NHL Insider. Businessman. You may be wondering, what do those four things have to do with each other? Well, they all describe Kevin Weekes. Weekes worked hard to climb his way through the minor leagues and reach The NHL. Once his playing days ended, he transitioned into a role
No Easy Victories: Peeling Back The Onion With Host Jeremy Schaap Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - June 14, 2024June 14, 20240 If you’re a fan of the New York Rangers, you know nothing ever comes easy. The Broadway Blueshirts have been known as a “heart attack” team. They’ve been known as “heartbreakers.” And one time in the last 84 years, they’ve even been known as champions. With that type of reputation, it’s
Gone But Not Forgotten: The Book About Sports Phone Uncategorized by Matthew Blittner - June 12, 2024June 12, 20240 Before the internet, the age of cell phone apps, and instant access, the world was a very different place. And if you were a sports fan, oh boy, let me tell you, keeping track of your favorite teams, players and bets was almost a herculean task. Outside of the daily
The McKenna Sun Hoodie Review Uncategorized by Russ_Cohen - June 11, 2024June 11, 20240 This product is a hoodie that is only $49 and it has an SPF of 50 so it can be worn in the sun. That’s for me. I’ve had some skin issues and had some items dug out, etc, so now I always have sunscreen on, and this is an
Blittner’s Blue Line: Realignment, CapFriendly And Notes From Around The NHL Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - June 11, 2024June 11, 20240 As is customary, prior to the start of The Stanley Cup Final, Commissioner Gary Bettman, Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, and NHLPA Executive Director Marty Walsh each met with the media for a “State of Hockey” type of press conference. Here are some of the key points… The upper limit of the salary
Utah and Toronto Found a Draft Edge Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 8, 2024June 24, 20240 Buffalo - - The two biggest dinner budgets during Combine week were Utah and the Leafs. Utah took a lot of players to dinner this week and the Leafs are doing the same after the draft since the prospects are flying out of Toronto. Knowledge is power. Here is a list
