Tag: NHL

Oskar Lindblom Beats Cancer!

Today the Philadelphia Flyers shared the announcement that forward Oskar Lindblom has beaten his cancer into remission. https://twitter.com/NHLFlyers/status/1278742954736320512?s=19   Lindblom, who was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma back in December, celebrated with his nurses as he rang the bell to declare that he had defeated the rare form of bone cancer.   https://twitter.com/NHLFlyers/status/1278749634890993670?s=19   We here … Continue reading Oskar Lindblom Beats Cancer! →

NHL Announces 26 New Positive COVID-19 Tests

Today the National Hockey League provided the hockey world with a new update in regards to COVID-19 testing since Phase 2 has begun.   https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1277668248792764416?s=19   With today's news the NHL has confirmed that 250 players have returned for voluntary on-ice training and a total of 1,450 tests have been conducted since Phase 2 begun. … Continue reading NHL Announces 26 New Positive COVID-19 Tests →

Hockey Hall of Fame Announces 2020 Class

Today the Hockey Hall of Fame has announced the 2020 inductees.   Jarome Iginla https://twitter.com/HockeyHallFame/status/1275890161113587720?s=19 Jarome Iginla would become a legend in Calgary where he was the Flames captain from the 2003-04 season through the 2012-13 season. Iginla would record 625 goals and 675 assists for 1300 points in 1554 career NHL games. Iginla would … Continue reading Hockey Hall of Fame Announces 2020 Class →

NHL Expands Phase 2 to 12 Players per Group

So today in the NHL there were more grumblings outside of the NHL's announcement for Phase One of the Draft Lottery, but that from trusted sources Chris Johnston and Larry Brooks.   Phase 2 Expansion Today Chris Johnston of SportsNet tweeted that the NHL will be expanding the player groups to 12 effective tomorrow. https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1275143288044113925?s=20 … Continue reading NHL Expands Phase 2 to 12 Players per Group →

Tampa Forced to Shut Down and Matthews Tests Positive

Today has been a very interesting day in the National Hockey League as we've learned that the Tampa Bay Lightning has shut down their training facility due to five positive tests, and All Star Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs has been reported as testing positive per Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun. So … Continue reading Tampa Forced to Shut Down and Matthews Tests Positive →

NHL Announces 2019-20 Award Winners

Today the National Hockey League announced the regular season winners for the 2019-20 season.   Boston Domination The Boston Bruins took home the President's Trophy after finishing the 2019-20 season with the League's best regular season record. The Bruins would play 70 games and go 44-14-12 for 100 points to take the top spot in … Continue reading NHL Announces 2019-20 Award Winners →

Holy Smokes Bettman! NHL Announces Return to Play Plan

Good morning hockey fans! My apologies on the delay of this article. This announcement in particular was a lot to digest and process. It certainly confused hockey writers, analysts, and fans alike. On Tuesday, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman officially announced the NHL's return to play format as well as how the draft lottery will work. … Continue reading Holy Smokes Bettman! NHL Announces Return to Play Plan →

NHLPA Approves in Principle, More Negotiations Needed for Format Approval

Good morning hockey fans! Last night, the National Hockey League Players Association executive board announced that they have authorized further negotiations with the National Hockey League on a twenty-four team return to play format. As everyone knows, the current 2019-20 season has been put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is format is … Continue reading NHLPA Approves in Principle, More Negotiations Needed for Format Approval →