Jari Kurri Talks About Restricted Crowds for Jokerit

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by Sportsologist - June 29, 2020June 29, 20200

Pre-season events are all part of preparations to start the 2020-2021 KHL season on September 2. Jokerit, whose ability to stage games will be governed by Finland’s restrictions in response to the covid-19 pandemic, has announced that it expects to play before a reduced audience at the Hartwall Arena during the first

Timing perfect for Iginla to head Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2020

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by Jeffrey Morris - June 25, 2020June 25, 20200

In a time when the world is standing together to stand against racism, a feel-good story from what some people call the whitest of sports has emerged. Jarome Iginla, whose father was a lawyer who moved to Canada from Nigeria, was one of the six 2020 inductees announced by the Hockey

2020 NHL Draft My Top 31 Version 5.0

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by Russ_Cohen - May 28, 2020June 14, 20200

This is not a mock draft. As the draft season gets extended, I’ve had more time to go through my process. Expect a few more. I’ll keep working. Alexis Lafreniere – LW – Rimouski – QMJHL Quinton Byfield – C – Sudbury – OHL Jamie Drysdale – D – Erie

Anton Lundell’s Game Has Few Flaws

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by Russ_Cohen - May 11, 2020May 11, 20200

Some prospects are known as the best scorers in the draft and others are known for their playmaking. Anton Lundell has that combination making him a top prospect and a very safe pick in the upcoming 2020 NHL Draft. “We had a really good season. I did improve my game,” Lundell

1970 Bruins celebrate 50th anniversary of Bobby Orr’s “Flying Goal”

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by Jeffrey Morris - May 10, 2020May 10, 20200

Every hockey fan recognizes the image. Bobby Orr flies through the air as he celebrates the Stanley Cup-winning goal. With the exception of perhaps Paul Henderson being embraced by Yvan Cournoyer after scoring the goal in Moscow that won the 1972 Summit Series for Team Canada, or maybe the photo of

NHL AND NHLPA ISSUE STATUS UPDATE ON PAUSE IN 2019-20 SEASON

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by Sportsology - April 29, 20200

NEW YORK/TORONTO (April 29, 2020) – Following the NHL/NHLPA Return to Play Committee’s meeting today, and in line with guidance provided by medical experts and national and local authorities, the NHLPA and the NHL issued the following statement regarding the continuing pause in the 2019-20 season: Despite numerous reports and speculation

KHL News: Slepyshev Turned Down Edmonton Return and More Transfer News

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by Sportsologist - April 14, 20200

CSKA forward Anton Slepyshev turned down the chance to return to the Edmonton Oilers and decided to stay with the Army Men. The 25-year-old spent three years with the Oilers, making 114 NHL appearances in total and was reportedly invited back to Canada after two successful seasons in KHL. However,

Despite COVID-19, Something Positive and Inspiring Happens At An NHL Arena

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by Jeffrey Morris - April 10, 20200

OTTAWA – Bria Roberts stood in front of Canadian Tire Centre with a huge but nervous smile. A handful of friends, family, and staff from the Senators and Aramark, their food and beverage provider, were socially distanced from each other, watching in anticipation. More than a hundred others from Ottawa,

Will The NHL Play in North Dakota?

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by Russ_Cohen - April 6, 2020April 6, 20200

Sportsnet reported the NHL is considering this. Any idea is a possibility at this time but there are a lot of obstacles. Even though North Dakota has “The Ralph” and it probably has zero activities planned for the near future there are some lingering questions. Even the smallest county in

Admiral takes a break – – The KHL Has Lost a Team

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by admin - April 6, 20200

Admiral Vladivostok announced that it will not be competing in KHL next season. The club will continue to operate its junior team and youth activities but is taking a one-year sabbatical from KHL. The decision follows the announcement that the local authorities in the Primorye region will divert funding from