After a successful launch to the resumption of the 2019-2020 NHL season, the league declared another victory today: No positive COVID-19 test results so far in the Edmonton and Toronto player bubbles. (more…)
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New for 2021-2022: Seattle Kraken
The merch sales should be flying through the roof on this one: the name of the newest NHL team, entering the league in the 2021-2022 season, is the Seattle Kraken. (more…)
New for 2021: Climate Pledge Arena
Well, this is a first: Amazon has purchased naming rights to the rebuilt KeyArena, set to house the new Seattle NHL team beginning in 2021-2022, with the result being Climate Pledge Arena. (more…)
Job #1 for Gutierrez: New Coyotes arena
Newly installed team president Xavier A. Gutierrez says his most important task is planning and completing a new Coyotes arena, as the NHL team once again pushes a move from Glendale’s Gila River Arena. (more…)
Flames arena construction to start August 2021, open in 2024-25 season
Specifics for the new Calgary Flames arena construction were announced, including a start date, the opening date and the design and construction teams for the NHL project. (more…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)