Blittner’s Blue Line: Five Coming Attractions For 2024-25

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by Matthew Blittner - July 23, 2024July 23, 20240

In 3…2…1…ACTION! Yes, it’s still summertime, but before you know it, The NHL season will be back and in full swing. August is just over a week away. Then, Training Camps start in September, followed by pre-season hockey, and then BOOM! Opening Night! So, while you’re all enjoying your pools, the beach,

Matthew Blittner’s Hockey Interviews

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by Sportsologist - July 16, 2024July 16, 20240

Matthew was at the New York State Hockey Hall of Fame induction and he did a bunch of interviews and we are proud to show them off. Here is Denis Potvin. Here is the rest of the class:

Former NHL GM Talks Free Agent Tampering

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by Matthew Blittner - July 11, 2024July 11, 20240

July 1st is officially behind us, but the actions of General Managers across The NHL are still being talked about over a week later. What actions am I referring to? Well, it’s no secret that The NHL has a tampering problem on its hands. And this year is just the

Blittner’s Blue Line: The Franchise Book Review

by Matthew Blittner - July 9, 2024July 9, 20240

It’s not summertime without a good book to read while relaxing on the beach or in a hammock. However, the book we’re going to talk about today isn’t due out until The Fall; October 15, 2024, to be precise. So maybe you should save some sand or find somewhere to

Looking Ahead to the 2025 NHL Draft

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by Peter Harling - July 1, 2024July 1, 20240

The 2024 NHL Entry Draft has concluded in Las Vegas, and it was the new benchmark for pro sports Draft events. Stick taps to the NHL on the production value of this event. In case you missed it, here is the review from the first round with commentary on the top

Blittner’s Blue Line: Kevin Weekes Talks New Company Speekes

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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

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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

Blittner’s Blue Line: Realignment, CapFriendly And Notes From Around The NHL

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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

Devils Introduce Sheldon Keefe As New Head Coach

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by Matthew Blittner - May 29, 2024May 29, 20240

Sheldon Keefe, come on down. Tuesday morning, one week after the news initially broke, the New Jersey Devils officially introduced Sheldon Keefe as the 22nd Head Coach in team history during a press conference at Prudential Center. And with that announcement came the customary pageantry of fans, family, organizational people, and

Bobrovsky vs. Shesterkin Is Super Intriguing

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by Russ_Cohen - May 22, 2024May 22, 20240

When the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers take the ice at Madison Square Garden, a lot of the series focus will be on the two netminders. Sergei Bobrovsky vs. Igor Shesterkin. I’ve had the pleasure of covering both of these guys, Moreso Bobrovsky and I have a few things