Fehr and Bettman Provide Stability in Uncertain Times Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - July 11, 2020July 11, 20200 There’s no bigger name regarding union negotiations than current NHLPA Executive Director, Donald Fehr. He’s been doing it for a long time. He’s good at his job, yes there’s always stoppages in every sport, but in the end, he knows how to get the most for his player. “We are living
National Hockey League Players’ Association, National Hockey League Ratify Four-Year CBA Extension and Return To Play Plan Hockeyology by Sportsology - July 10, 2020July 10, 20200 NEW YORK – TORONTO (July 10, 2020) – Following a 142-day pause, the National Hockey League will drop the puck with a five-game schedule of Stanley Cup Qualifiers on Saturday, Aug. 1, as the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and NHL ratified a four-year extension to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (through
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYERS’ ASSOCIATION, NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT ON RETURN TO PLAY PLAN, CBA EXTENSION; SET DATES FOR RESUMPTION OF PLAY Hockeyology Press Releases by Sportsology - July 6, 20200 NEW YORK/TORONTO (July 6, 2020) – The National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) have reached a tentative agreement on a Return to Play Plan and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that adds an additional four years to the term of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement and
Jari Kurri Talks About Restricted Crowds for Jokerit Hockeyology 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 Hockeyology 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 Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - May 28, 2020July 15, 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 Hockeyology 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” Hockeyology 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 Hockeyology 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 Hockeyology 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,
