Edmonton Oilers May Have Consequences If They Sign Evander Kane
Evander Kane, once a prolific player for the Buffalo Sabres and the San Jose Sharks, is facing legal issues after his gambling issues...
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Jan 3, 20226 min read
Chinese Olympic Hockey Roster Bolstered By “Heritage Players”
With the 2022 Winter Olympics Games set to begin in less than six weeks, the status of the men’s ice hockey tournament has as little...
Jessica Shaw
Dec 23, 20213 min read
How will the NHL Pause Impact the Rest of the Season?
When the NHL announced an regular 82 game season, spectators in the stands and no conference bubble fans and players were overjoyed. The...
Alex Patterson
Dec 21, 20212 min read
The NHL’s COVID-19 Situation, and its Effect on the Olympics
The National Hockey League announced on Monday the league would pause on December 21st, after games were completed. They began the...
Jessica Shaw
Dec 9, 20213 min read
“Human Error” May Cost the Arizona Coyotes Their Home Ice
If a person doesn’t pay their taxes the IRS can place a lien and if it comes to it levy a person’s property and assets to pay the bill....
Jessica Shaw
Nov 23, 20213 min read
Anaheim Ducks GM Resigns Following Improper Workplace Allegations
The NHL season is underway and while the spotlight is on the players, more light needs to be shed on the teams. The Chicago Blackhawks...
Ben Shrader
Oct 27, 20214 min read
Black Mark on the Blackhawks: Alleged Organizational Failure to Address Sexual Assault
Content warning: This story contains details about alleged sexual assault. In 2010, the Chicago Blackhawks won their first Stanley Cup in...
Jessica Shaw
Oct 20, 20213 min read
Evander Kane’s Covid Protocol Woes
Since August 2021, the NHL and greater hockey community have been following allegations surrounding Evander Kane. Kane’s ex-wife, Anna,...
Michael Fasciale
Oct 19, 20214 min read
Challenge That! Adopting De Novo Standard of Review For Replays
We’ve all seen it happen. A “no-touchdown” call gets reversed after the video footage showed the football barely crossing the invisible...
Jessica Shaw
Sep 9, 20213 min read
NHL Players Given the Greenlight to Participate at Beijing 2022
NHL players are returning to the Olympics after missing the 2018 games in Pyeongchang. In 2017, the NHL made the decision not to allow...
Jessica Shaw
Aug 26, 20213 min read
Evander Kane’s New Legal Battle May Be The Final Stake In His Career
The controversies surrounding San Jose Sharks left winger Evander Kane this off season seem never ending. Prior to the 2020-21 season,...
Matthew F. Tympanick
Aug 14, 20213 min read
Habit Evidence: Trevor Bauer’s Alleged Past Might Come Back to Haunt Him
As reported by the Washington Post today, it appears that Trevor Bauer faced a similar complaint from an Ohio woman in 2020. This alleged...
Jessica Shaw
Aug 13, 20213 min read
Release The Kraken: NHL’s Monster Expansion Process
Something is lurking off the coast of Seattle and yes you will need a bigger boat. The Seattle Kraken are officially the 32nd team of the...
Evan Schryver
Aug 6, 20214 min read
Off-Ice Misconduct in the NHL: Need for Independent Arbitrators
Passionate teammates, coaches, and fans are incensed at their favorite player when they turn the puck over in the defensive zone, but...
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