Tag Archives: NHLPA

NHL And NHLPA Recommend New Rules After Competition Committee Meeting On Tuesday

Posted on June 11, 2019 by

Photo: SI The co-chairs of the NHL and NHL Players Association Competition Committee released recommendations on rule changes for next season and beyond on Tuesday. After seeing several questionable calls throughout the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs, it is very likely that … Continue reading →

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A Serious Matter and A Wrong Message: A Fan’s Thoughts On The Austin Watson Suspension

Posted on October 11, 2018 by

Photo: NHL Earlier this evening, the NHL and NHL Players’ Association disappointed thousands after a press release revealed that Nashville Predators forward Austin Watson’s suspension for domestic abuse had been reduced from 27 to 18 games by an arbitrator. 

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The Latest on Seattle Expansion and Some Thoughts From Bill Daly

Posted on September 6, 2018 by

A look at the latest news involving Seattle expansion in the NHL Continue reading →

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Recapping the NHL GM Meetings: Is There A Fix To Goaltender Interference?

Posted on March 21, 2018 by

Will a change to the situation room bring more consistency to goaltender interference calls? Continue reading →

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2017-18 NHLPA Players Poll: Crosby and McDavid Are Loved By Their Peers; Current Points System is Liked

Posted on March 7, 2018 by

How did the NHL players vote on certain topics around the NHL? Continue reading →

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Brooks Orpik Surprises Youth Hockey Team, Donates Equipment

Posted on January 10, 2018 by

Photo: @SherreeBurruss One year ago, the Tucker Road Ducks youth hockey team lost their home rink due to a fire. Since the fire, the team, based in Prince George’s County, Maryland has received an outpouring of support, not only from … Continue reading →

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Tom Wilson Could Face Another Suspension After a “Predatory Hit”

Posted on October 1, 2017 by

Just eight short days after serving a two-game suspension for a controversial hit, Capitals right winger Tom Wilson once again delivered a hit that not only put him in the penalty box, but could also have dire consequences. 

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Reports: NHLPA Voting to Approve $75 million Salary Cap

Posted on June 16, 2017 by

According to reports, the NHLPA is expected to vote on a $75 million salary cap today. If approved, it would increase the cap from its current level of $73 million. The raise represents approximately a 2.67% increase from last years … Continue reading →

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“Re-Entry” for the Capitals Could Be Dangerous

Posted on February 15, 2017 by

The Capitals are beginning to wrap-up their league-required bye-week this week, and will “re-enter” the race to the regular-season finish line on Saturday. But with just 26 games remaining, getting back to winning ways may not be so easy. 

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What’s the Fouss? The NHL Needs to Get Rid of the “Bye Week”

Posted on February 15, 2017 by

Are bye weeks a good thing for the NHL players? Continue reading →

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