Nassau Coliseum operator Mikhail Prokhorov is shuttering the arena indefinitely, as he attempts to sell his management contract in the wake of an uncertain venue future due to the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
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Gutierrez new Arizona Coyotes president/CEO
Xavier A. Gutierrez, whose background is on the business side of the ledger, is the new president and CEO of the Arizona Coyotes, becoming the first Latino team president & CEO in NHL history. (more…)
Work resumes on new Islanders Belmont arena
Work has resumed on a new Islanders Belmont arena, as the construction team will work to get back on a new schedule calling for the NHL facility to open for the 2021-2022 season. (more…)
NHL unveils 24-team Return to Play Plan
The NHL moved a step forward toward a resolution of the 2019-2020 season with the announcement of a 24-team Return to Play Plan today, though there are plenty of details—like a start date and locations—to be determined. (more…)
Hershey, Washington extend affiliation through 2023-24
The Hershey Bears will remain the AHL affiliate of the Washington Capitals through the 2023-2024 season, as the two teams extend their current affiliation agreement. (more…)
NHL looks at 24-team tourney to decide 2019-2020 title
After reviewing several scenarios to determine a 2019-2020 champion, the NHL is now reportedly settling on a 24-team Stanley Cup tourney played in a single market. (more…)
Work could resume soon on new Islanders arena
Work could resume on a new New York Islanders arena, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo is set to allow construction on large projects resume as part of his plan to reopen the New York State economy. (more…)
Madison Square Garden Company split complete
A split of Madison Square Garden Company assets is now complete, with MSG Entertainment (comprising the programming and venues) and MSG Sports (comprising the professional sports franchises) now trading separately on the New York Stock Exchange. (more…)
Safety first when arenas reopen: study
We have some more polling about fans will act once arenas reopen after an abatement of the coronavirus pandemic. The bottom line: it will be a challenge to bring them back. (more…)
When arenas open, will fans return?
Planning is tough due to the lack of actionable data, but as the arena industry preps for 2020-2021, one study indicates that things won’t snap back to normal when arenas open. (more…)
NHL and AHL Suspensions Expected to Last Months
The evolving nature of the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect professional hockey, with the NHL and minor-league AHL both facing suspensions that will last months. (more…)
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment to Pay Part-Time Employees for Next 30 Days
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment has pledged to pay part-time and hourly employees for the next 30 days, effectively providing compensation to Pepsi Center workers as the coronavirus pandemic halts the NBA and NHL seasons. (more…)