There is about to be a new hockey agent, and there is nothing typical about his background. Darcy Tucker played 14 seasons in the NHL prior to making the announcement that he will be starting a new career representing those who have aspirations of performing at a professional level. In an ESPN report, Pierre LeBrun […]
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The NHL trading deadline has passed, and this year was the busiest in history. Prior to the 3PM deadline on March 3, 30 trades took place. With these trades, the rights to 53 players and 25 draft picks changed hands. Compared to Major League Baseball, the NFL, and the NBA, the NHL typically has an […]
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Brian Burke Does It Again
I met Brian Burke at a sports law and management conference in November 2008, just days before he took over the reins as General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. I talk about that conference a lot because it truly was one of the most interesting experiences of my life. He’s always been someone I’ve […]
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Buyer Beware: The NHL’s Silly Season
On July 1st, millions upon millions of dollars will be spent by NHL clubs looking to strengthen their teams for a run at the Stanley Cup. But only one of those teams will make the acquisition that will win them the Cup. Last season, the Detroit Red Wings’ decision to sign defenseman Brian Rafalski played […]
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Love on Ice
So the NHL has finally completed their comeback. When was this, you ask? Look no further than the upcoming Mike Myers, Justin Timberlake, and Jessica Alba film. Hockey purists may argue that the NHL has never fallen off but numbers don’t lie. Since returning from the league’s lockout a few years back, attendance and viewership […]