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The evolution of NHL officiating, from its ‘biggest innovations’ to its future
2 months, 1 week ago

The evolution of NHL officiating, from its ‘biggest innovations’ to its future

New York Times  

Is NHL officiating bad? Former NHL coach Dave King called the shift to two referees “the most significant on-ice change of the Gary Bettman era.” Former NHL defenseman Cory Sarich, now an analyst on the Calgary Flames’ television broadcasts, says the way a player approached the game had to change once a second referee appeared on the scene — primarily …

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Canadiens lose another heartbreaker that shows their future is in fact bright
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Canadiens lose another heartbreaker that shows their future is in fact bright

New York Times  

EDMONTON — Montreal Canadiens assistant coach Trevor Letowski was saying Tuesday morning before facing the Edmonton Oilers how difficult it was to plan matchups on the road against this team because of how often the Oilers will randomly throw Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl out on the ice together, somewhat out of nowhere. As a result, Matheson and Guhle hardly …

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Lowetide: How the Oilers winning the Stanley Cup in 2024 could impact future
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lowetide: How the Oilers winning the Stanley Cup in 2024 could impact future

New York Times  

The Edmonton Oilers are the talk of the NHL. It’s possible, though highly unlikely, that a Stanley Cup results in Holland re-signing for another year as general manager or in another role that allows a transition. He was given the title of director of amateur free-agent scouting and the news release said “he will work closely with the Oilers’ hockey …

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Lowetide: What Oilers management must reckon with in roster construction
1 year, 1 month ago

Lowetide: What Oilers management must reckon with in roster construction

New York Times  

The Edmonton Oilers will have played five seasons with Ken Holland as general manager when the schedule runs out next spring. That’s why it is imperative for the new general manager to sign Draisaitl next summer, and then McDavid the following July. New coach Knoblauch could help next year’s team by auditioning several of these names for 20-plus games over …

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Auston Matthews holds all of the power in contract talks with the Maple Leafs
1 year, 7 months ago

Auston Matthews holds all of the power in contract talks with the Maple Leafs

New York Times  

Johnny Gaudreau said he loved Calgary, loved being a Flame, and would “love” to sign an extension. One year later, Treliving, now the Maple Leafs GM, is facing a situation with Auston Matthews that isn’t totally dissimilar from the one he once faced with Gaudreau. Brendan Shanahan’s big gamble: That Brad Treliving can take the Leafs where Kyle Dubas could …

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Blackhawks win NHL draft lottery, get to pick Connor Bedard
1 year, 8 months ago

Blackhawks win NHL draft lottery, get to pick Connor Bedard

Associated Press  

SECAUCUS, N.J. — Connor Bedard is going to the Chicago Blackhawks thanks to a big win in the NHL draft lottery that could alter the future of the storied Original Six franchise. “I think I just said, ‘Wow’ because you understand the impact that a first overall pick can have — and having a first overall pick in the right …

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