NHL informs players’ union it won’t terminate labour deal
The union has until Sept. 15 to decide on whether to terminate the agreement as of September 2020, two years before the existing deal expires. Continue reading
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Montreal to host 2020 NHL draft
The NHL announced Wednesday the Bell Centre will stage the two-day event June 26-27, 2020. Continue reading
Gary Bettman dismissed a direct link between hockey concussions and CTE. Here’s what a doctor says
The NHL commissioner sees no direct link between hockey concussions and CTE. Dr. Charles Tator has two words for him: “Steve Montador.” Continue reading
NHL ignoring evidence about concussions says Winnipeg doctor-turned-MP
A Winnipeg politician says NHL commissioner Gary Bettman stance on and head injuries concussions is discouraging. “There needs to be changes,” says MP Doug Eyolfson. Continue reading
Rick Zamperin: Banning headshots to eliminate concussions in hockey isn’t the right answer
Professional hockey is an extremely fast and physical sport but banning any contact to the head would completely change the game for the worse. Continue reading
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman balks at idea of banning head contact
The commissioner of the National Hockey League told a parliamentary panel that such a rule would be impossible to enforce and lead to the end of hitting in hockey. Continue reading
Vegas owner says NHL executive apologized for Game 7 penalty
The owner of the Vegas Golden Knights says a senior NHL executive called him to apologize for a penalty called during Game 7 of his team’s loss to the San Jose Sharks. Continue reading
Rick Zamperin: Despite CWHL’s demise, women’s pro hockey can still thrive
The Canadian Women’s Hockey League has announced it will cease operations on May 1. Continue reading
Bettman comments on state of Senators, says ‘teams go through ebbs and flows’
“Teams go through ebbs and flows both on the ice and with their fanbases,” Bettman said. Continue reading
NHL commissioner announces puck and player tracking coming next season
Commissioner Gary Bettman announced the long-expected news Friday during All-Star Weekend in San Jose, Calif., calling it a “breakthrough that is years in the making.” Continue reading