Blittner’s Blue Line: Let’s Change The Rules

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

Rules! Rules! Rules! There are too many rules! Can’t things just be simpler and less strict? After all, what’s the old saying? Rules are meant to be broken? Hear, hear! The NHL has so many rules that it’s no wonder they’re a constant source of debate and consternation. Well, I’m not a

Best And Worst Sports Cities Surprises

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by Sportsologist - November 13, 2023November 13, 20230

Wallet Hub did a new report about the best and worst sports cities; you can find the results here. We caught up with Cassie Happe and talked about Philly, New York, and a bit more hockey! .

Adam Fantilli Talks about Michigan and the NHL Draft

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by Russ_Cohen - June 5, 2023June 5, 20230

There are questions that surround every prospect heading into a draft. When talking about the 2023 NHL Draft I had a few for Michigan star, Adam Fantilli. I interviewed him before his season began so it was fun to catch up with him during the Stanley Cup Final. Listen in.

Best and Worst NHL Cities With Jill Gonzalez

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by Russ_Cohen - June 1, 2023June 1, 20230

This data from WalletHub shows the best and worst NHL cities. Since the Stanley Cup Final is drawing near, I spoke to Jill Gonzalez to talk about the Cup cities and more. To view the full report and your city’s rank, please visit: https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-hockey-fans/13283

Sports Fans and Content Creators Improve Engagement As Tech and Sports Talk Mobile Apps Continue to Merge

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by Sportsologist - April 11, 2023April 11, 20230

Sports fans are a special type of enthusiasts. They're passionate, loyal, and often willing to go to great lengths to show their support for their favorite teams. Whether painting their faces, wearing outrageous costumes, or screaming at the top of their lungs, sports fans know how to make their presence

Winter Classic Jerseys Revealed

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by Russ_Cohen - November 29, 2022November 29, 20220

NEW YORK (Nov. 25, 2022) - Adidas and the National Hockey League today revealed the special-edition jerseys the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins will wear in the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic® on Monday, Jan. 2 at Fenway Park in Boston (2 p.m. ET, TNT, Sportsnet, and TVA Sports). The jerseys will be available Dec. 1 at adidas.com, adidas.ca, NHLShop.com, NHLShop.ca, ProShop powered

Wayne Gretzky and Connor McDavid Star in Newest BetMGM Television Spot

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by Russ_Cohen - October 7, 2022October 7, 20220

JERSEY CITY, NJ (October 7, 2022) –BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, premiered its newest commercial campaign spot today bringing together two of hockey’s iconic captains – Wayne Gretzky and Connor McDavid. The content debuted in advance of next week’s start of the National Hockey League (NHL®) season. The tongue-in-cheek

Brent Burns And Allain Roy Talk About The NRX Launch

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by Russ_Cohen - September 23, 2022September 23, 20220

Aaron Ryan, Brent Burns, and Allain Roy are launching NRX. Hockey players now have a tailored option that fits them. I was curious about the service, and how it impacted Roy, a former goalie and agent, and Burns, a veteran star who now plays for the Carolina Hurricanes. So I

24 PLAYERS ELECT SALARY ARBITRATION

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by Russ_Cohen - July 17, 2022August 8, 20220

TORONTO (July 17, 2022) – The National Hockey League Players’ Association announced that 24 players have elected Salary Arbitration: Mason Appleton (Winnipeg Jets) Ethan Bear (Carolina Hurricanes) Jesper Bratt (New Jersey Devils) Lawson Crouse (Arizona Coyotes) Morgan Geekie (Seattle Kraken) Mathieu Joseph (Ottawa Senators) Kaapo Kahkonen (San Jose Sharks) Kasperi Kapanen (Pittsburgh Penguins) Keegan Kolesar (Vegas Golden Knights) Oliver Kylington (Calgary Flames) Maxime Lajoie (Carolina Hurricanes) Steven Lorentz (San Jose Sharks) Isac Lundestrom (Anaheim Ducks) Zack MacEwen (Philadelphia Flyers) Niko

The Reason Your Team Didn’t Draft Cale Makar

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by Russ_Cohen - June 27, 2022June 27, 20220

Suppose you’re going to tweet that your team passed on Cale Makar and should have drafted him. Why did you wait until he won a Hobey Baker Award, Calder Memorial Trophy, a gold medal in the World Juniors, a Frozen Four appearance and a Conn Smythe, a Norris, and now