The NHL Draft, like all other major North American sports leagues, looks to the future on Draft Day, as the best young players from around the world wait to hear their name called by one of the league’s 32 teams. Adding to the excitement is the typical flurry of Draft […]
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Fenway Sports Group Pays $900M for Pittsburgh Penguins Majority Stake
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) plans to take a majority stake in the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins. The deal, which still needs NHL owners’ approval, is reportedly valued at $900 million. The Penguins will join Fenway Sports’ portfolio of teams that include the Boston Red Sox, the Salem Red Sox, Liverpool FC, […]
UK May Ban Gambling Ads on Jerseys Just as US Introduces Them
The UK is considering a ban on gambling company ads on the front of Premier League soccer jerseys. Meanwhile, Caesars Entertainment just announced it would advertise its sportsbook on the front of the Washington Capital’s NHL jerseys. The news highlights the countries’ contrasting sports betting history. Bookmakers have been legal […]
City of Glendale Kicking the Arizona Coyotes Out After 2021-22 Season
Landlord and tenant disputes happen all the time, but this unusual spat could unseat an NHL team. The City of Glendale, Arizona, decided they can generate more revenue hosting concerts and events other than ice hockey at Gila River Arena, so the Coyotes will look for a new home after […]
NHL Takes Center Stage in Lake Tahoe Six Decades After ‘Forgotten Miracle’
1960 was a very good year for Lake Tahoe. In January, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin purchased the Cal-Neva Lodge & Casino on the North Shore. In February, the 1960 Winter Games found their way to the granite-cliffed scar that would become known as Olympic Valley. And in the summer, […]
Stanley Cup: Steven Stamkos Returns, Tampa Bay Lightning Take 2-1 Lead
The Dallas Stars struck first blood and won the opening game of the Stanley Cup Finals, but the Tampa Bay Lightning won two games in a row to take a 2-1 series lead. The Lightning are 1/7 odds favorites to win the Stanley Cup heading into Game 4 of the […]
NHL Play-in Series Odds: Pittsburgh, Edmonton Favorites to Advance
The National Hockey League returns to action in two secure zones in Canada after a four-month layoff with 24 teams qualifying for the postseason. DraftKings updated the NHL play-in series odds, and the #5 Pittsburgh Penguins are the biggest favorite at -245 to defeat the #12 Montreal Canadians in the […]
NHL Playoffs: Colorado Avs, Vegas Golden Knights Favorites Out West
Rocky Mountain High or Sin City? The Vegas Golden Knights are the favorites to win the NHL Western Conference at 13/5 odds, according to a recent update by the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas. The Colorado Avalanche aren’t far behind, with 7/2 odds to win the west, while the defending […]
NHL Eastern Conference Odds: Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lighting Co-Faves at Restart
The NHL will take the ice later this week for the first time since the commissioner paused the season on March 11 during the earliest stages of the coronavirus outbreak. The Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins are co-favorites to win the Eastern Conference at 7/2 odds, according to a […]
Release the Kraken, Seattle NHL Franchise Reveals Sea-Monster Name
It’s official. The Seattle Kraken will become the 32nd team in the NHL after the expansion franchise announced its deep sea-inspired moniker. The Kraken will join the NHL in the Western Conference in the 2021-22 season. After the Las Vegas Golden Knights joined the Western Conference, the NHL had an […]
Secure Zone Canada: Toronto and Edmonton Named NHL Playoff Bubble Cities
Welcome to the Canadian bubble. The NHL finally selected Edmonton and Toronto as the two hub cities, aka the “Secure Zone” bubble, that will host the Stanley Cup playoffs and 24-team tournament. Toronto, Ontario will host the Eastern Conference, while the Western Conference will be based in Edmonton, Alberta. In […]
NHL Playoffs Hub Cities Narrowed Down to 6, Vancouver Has Edge
The NHL will host its 24-team playoff series in two hub cities, with one city hosting the Eastern Conference and the other hosting the Western Conference. The NHL narrowed down its potential list of hub cities from 10 to six — Chicago, Los Angeles, Toronto, Las Vegas, Edmonton, and Vancouver. […]
NHL Sets Date for Playoffs, 2 Hub Cities Pending
The National Hockey League is ready to set forth Phase 3 of its resumption plan in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The NHL announced its highly-anticipated date for the Stanley Cup Playoffs tournament, which will begin on July 30. The league also set tentative dates for training camps, but […]
Bruins (East), Blues (West) Best Odds to Secure a No. 1 NHL Playoff Seed
How about another rematch of last year’s Stanley Cup Finals? The St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins are the favorites to secure the #1 seed in the NHL playoffs to represent their respective conferences. The Bruins, the top team in the Eastern Conference, were the only team in the NHL […]
Updated Stanley Cup Odds After 24-Team Playoff Announcement
The Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning are still favorites to win the 2020 Stanley Cup at 6/1 odds each after a recent update by Fan Duel, which reflected the recent announcement that the NHL will resume play with a 24-team playoff format. If and when the NHL finally gives […]
NHL Approves 24-Team Playoffs, Play-in Series Playoff Odds
The NHL will opt for an expanded, 24-team playoff to determine the winner of the 2020 Stanley Cup champion, if and when professional hockey resumes. In its Return to Play Plan, NHL officials propose that eight teams in each conference meet in the NHL Play-in Series, which will include the […]
2020 Stanley Cup Odds: Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning Post-Pandemic Co-Favorites
While the NHL currently considers a return to the ice with a 24-team playoff format, oddsmakers haven’t altered the Stanley Cup futures during the shutdown. The Boston Bruins (100 points) and Tampa Bay Lightning (92 points), the two best teams from the Eastern Conference, are also co-favorites to win the […]
NHL to Delay Next Season Until December to Finish 2020?
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman suggested that the NHL would delay the start of the 2021-22 season to accommodate the conclusion of the 2019-20 season and the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, no one knows when a viable return date will be possible for the NHL. The start of next season could […]
Mika Zibanejad Scores 5 Goals for NY Rangers Including OT Winner (Video)
The New York Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals 6-5 in overtime thanks to a game-winning goal by Mika Zibanejad, who scored five (5) total goals in the win at Madison Square Garden. Zibanejad became the first player to score five goals in a game since Patrick Laine tallied five goals […]
Alex Ovechkin Second-Youngest to Score 700 Goals, Chasing Gretzky’s 894
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals became the eighth player in NHL history to score 700 goals. Ovechkin, 34, became the second-fastest player in history to achieve the rare feat, trailing only Wayne Gretzky. Now that Ovechkin reached the 700 goal milestone, the next question on everyone’s mind is, “Can […]