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

Jackie Redmond: Where The NHL And WWE Meet

by Matthew Blittner - July 5, 2024July 5, 20240

What do the worlds of professional hockey and professional wrestling have in common? Well, for starters, both are physical and at times, violent sports. But, for the sake of this feature, the answer we’re looking for is Jackie Redmond. The beloved Canadian Sports Broadcaster has built her career over the

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

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

Blittner’s Blue Line: Previewing The Conference Finals

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by Matthew Blittner - May 21, 2024May 21, 20240

Welcome to Round Three! Things are about to get intense. Well, they already were intense, but now is when the Championship caliber teams begin to really gel. With the amount of parody that exists in today’s NHL, there are a number of teams that can and do qualify for the Stanley

Matthew Blittner Exclusive Interview with Richard Torrey

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by Matthew Blittner - May 14, 2024May 14, 20240

Matthew Blittner interviewed Richard Torrey about his role with the dynasty Islanders, his new career as an artist, his dad’s Stanley Cup rings/Hall of Fame Ring, and his process of creating hockey/political art and comics. https://youtu.be/nhS2-9RejmI

Blittner’s Blue Line: Fixing LTIR

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by Matthew Blittner - April 30, 2024April 30, 20240

LTIR. For those of you who don’t know, those four letters stand for Long-Term Injured Reserve. It is a designation the NHL gives players who are out of action with an injury that will force them to miss an extended amount of time. It also allows teams to get some

Mayhem In Arizona

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by Matthew Blittner - April 17, 2024April 17, 20240

Ok, last week was one heck of a roller coaster ride. Hands up if you had the Coyotes moving to Salt Lake City AND soon-to-be former Owner Alex Meruelo retaining the rights to the team’s brand, trademarks, and logos on your bingo card. Put your hands down. Nobody had both parts