Former NHL GM Talks Free Agent Tampering Hockeyology 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 Hockeyology Reviews 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 Uncategorized 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 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
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
Devils Introduce Sheldon Keefe As New Head Coach Hockeyology 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 Hockeyology 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
Mark Your Calendars – A Draft Version of the Vegas Faces Podcast Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - May 19, 2024May 19, 20240 On June 27th, I'll be on the Vegas Faces podcast with my cousin, David Gavri. We will be talking about some of the draft prospects and how Las Vegas is a great venue to have the 2024 NHL Draft this season and possibly into the future. Until then, Enjoy my fifth
Point Blank, The Devils Need To Be Better Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - April 22, 2024April 22, 20240 “This team has to continue to grow.” – New Jersey Devils GM, Tom Fitzgerald. That was the prevailing message both Fitzgerald and Interim Head Coach Travis Green delivered during their end-of-season media availability. They found multiple ways to say it and repeated it many times. You almost felt like you were
