September 3, 2024 — Taking note of a second Paris Olympic event
The 17th Summer Paralympics are under way in Paris, and there are going to be 549 competitions in 22 sports. The Games are not only streaming on the Peacock network, but the network rights holder, NBC Universal, is...
Around The World of Hockey: Koskinen, De Leo, Kunlun Red Star – The Hockey...
Welcome to a new, weekly column that takes a look around the world of hockey outside of the NHL. In the first-ever edition of this article, former Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen has found a new profession after...
Leon Draisaitl New Contract Shows A Commitment to Edmonton and Winning
On Tuesday, the Edmonton Oilers announced Leon Draisaitl‘s new eight-year, $112 million extension. The new extension kicks in next year and carries an AAV of $14 million.
NHL News: The Edmonton Oilers Extend Leon Draisaitl for Eight Years
It was...
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 30 – The Hockey Writers – Hockey History
Aug. 30 has proven to be a newsworthy day in the history of the NHL. A longtime and successful general manager got his first job, one of the greatest European players of all time signed his final NHL...
10 Key Games on the Colorado Avalanche’s 2024-25 Schedule- The Hockey Writers – Colorado...
The Colorado Avalanche were busy during the 2024 NHL offseason. Though the organization shied away from significant trades or signings, general manager Chris MacFarland and the rest of the executive group bolstered the team’s depth up front and...
FAN: ‘Trust’ Was The Hidden Skill That Propelled Taft Field Hockey To 2023 NEPSAC...
Trust is developed and battle tested.
It’s vital to a team’s overall success. And, in sports, its power can make dreams come true.
“I have truly never been on a more positive, hard-working, and trusting team,” Taft School graduate Maisy...
St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong on Offer Sheets and Cap Space
Sportsnet 590 The FAN: St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong on offer sheets, the Edmonton Oilers cap situation and the Blues overpaying but weaponizing their cap space.
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Ailish Forfar: “Offer sheets, which has seemed to be a...
August 24, 2024 — Shootout shenanigans
If you’ve been watching major field hockey competitions over the last 13 years, you’ll have noticed that the penalty shootout has become the preferred tiebreaker for much of the world. It’s a 1-on-1 battle of speed, skills, and...
Sept. 2, 2024 — REVIEW: What Is The Goal?
What Is The Goal: The Truth About the Youth Sports IndustryBy Jean Linscott and Ken RuoffOffsides Press168 ppDISCLAIMER: Your Founder and co-author Ken Ruoff were college classmates.
The last quarter-century has seen numerous stories and examples of the abuses...
Wild Report Cards 2023-24: Kirill Kaprizov – The Hockey Writers – Minnesota Wild
It’s time for the Minnesota Wild’s final player report card, which means their star, Kirill Kaprizov, is up for critique. While the team may have had a disappointing end to the season due to missing out on the...
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