Monday would have marked the latest day that the NHL’s buyout period would open. Per the CBA, the window begins 48 hours after the Stanley Cup is awarded or “the later of June 15.”Well, since this season is like no other, we won’t be seeing Commissioner Gary Bettman handing out the Cup until the fall — if that even happens at all.The financial implications of the COVID-19 shutdown will have a major affect on the NHL’s salary cap going forward. Before the pause, it was would rise to between $84-$88.2 million. Now? It may remain at $81.5 million, squeezing some teams who have money committed...…Monday would have marked the latest day that the NHL’s buyout period would open. Per the CBA, the window begins 48 hours after the Stanley Cup is awarded or “the later of June 15.”Well, since this season is like no other, we won’t be seeing Commissioner Gary Bettman handing out the Cup until the fall — if that even happens at all.The financial implications of the COVID-19 shutdown will have a major affect on the NHL’s salary cap going forward. Before the pause, it was would rise to between $84-$88.2 million. Now? It may remain at $81.5 million, squeezing some teams who have money committed...WW…

NBC Sports will present up to 120 hours of coverage for the NHL’s 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers schedule on NBC, NBCSN and USA Network beginning August 1.Qualifying Round series are best-of-five and will be contested between the teams seeded 5th through 12th in each conference. The winners of those series will join the top four teams from each conference, who will play round robin games to determine seeding, in the traditional 16-team Stanley Cup Playoffs format.Games airing on NBC are exclusive. All games on NBCSN and USA Network will be blacked out in the local markets as they will be...…NBC Sports will present up to 120 hours of coverage for the NHL’s 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers schedule on NBC, NBCSN and USA Network beginning August 1.Qualifying Round series are best-of-five and will be contested between the teams seeded 5th through 12th in each conference. The winners of those series will join the top four teams from each conference, who will play round robin games to determine seeding, in the traditional 16-team Stanley Cup Playoffs format.Games airing on NBC are exclusive. All games on NBCSN and USA Network will be blacked out in the local markets as they will be...WW…

This excerpt from Teemu Selanne: My Life by Teemu Selanne with Ari Mennander is published with the permission of Triumph Books.  For more information and to order a copy, please visit , , , or .***In the 81st game of the regular season, the Los Angeles Kings organized one of the finest celebrations of Teemu and gave him a personalized surfboard as a present. But because of Boudreau’s plan not to play Selanne in back-to-back games, he wasn’t in the lineup against the Kings. The Ducks were going to close out the season at home against the Colorado Avalanche the next night. didn’t play in...…This excerpt from Teemu Selanne: My Life by Teemu Selanne with Ari Mennander is published with the permission of Triumph Books.  For more information and to order a copy, please visit , , , or .***In the 81st game of the regular season, the Los Angeles Kings organized one of the finest celebrations of Teemu and gave him a personalized surfboard as a present. But because of Boudreau’s plan not to play Selanne in back-to-back games, he wasn’t in the lineup against the Kings. The Ducks were going to close out the season at home against the Colorado Avalanche the next night. didn’t play in...WW…

Kris Versteeg has announced his retirement after a 643-game NHL career where he won two Stanley Cups.A fifth-round pick of the Bruins in 2004, Versteeg was dealt to the Blackhawks for Brandon Bochenski in 2007 and made his NHL debut later that season. In his first full season — 2008-09 — he finished second in rookie scoring with 22 goals and 53 points. He was voted a finalist for the Calder Trophy and was named to the All-Rookie Team.The next season Versteeg would help the Blackhawks to the Stanley Cup and on the trophy before it was corrected.At the Blackhawks parade that summer, the...…Kris Versteeg has announced his retirement after a 643-game NHL career where he won two Stanley Cups.A fifth-round pick of the Bruins in 2004, Versteeg was dealt to the Blackhawks for Brandon Bochenski in 2007 and made his NHL debut later that season. In his first full season — 2008-09 — he finished second in rookie scoring with 22 goals and 53 points. He was voted a finalist for the Calder Trophy and was named to the All-Rookie Team.The next season Versteeg would help the Blackhawks to the Stanley Cup and on the trophy before it was corrected.At the Blackhawks parade that summer, the...WW…

There are less than two months to play in the 2020-21 NHL regular season. While we don’t have an All-Star break this year to take a look back at the first half, now is as good of a time to get a gauge on the front-runners for the major NHL awards.There’s been plenty of surprises and disappointments so far, and it’s never too early to begin discussing who could be up for the big trophies come summer time.The PHT team was asked for their midseason winners for the following NHL awards: Hart, Norris, Vezina, Calder, Jack Adams Award, and Selke.Let us know your winners of the midseason NHL...…There are less than two months to play in the 2020-21 NHL regular season. While we don’t have an All-Star break this year to take a look back at the first half, now is as good of a time to get a gauge on the front-runners for the major NHL awards.There’s been plenty of surprises and disappointments so far, and it’s never too early to begin discussing who could be up for the big trophies come summer time.The PHT team was asked for their midseason winners for the following NHL awards: Hart, Norris, Vezina, Calder, Jack Adams Award, and Selke.Let us know your winners of the midseason NHL...WW…

Barry Trotz moved into sole possession of third place on the NHL’s all-time coaching wins list as the Islanders blanked the Rangers 2-0. and scored 125 seconds apart midway through the third period to break the deadlock. Varlamov made 30 stops and is the first goaltender in Islanders history to shut out the Rangers twice in one season.For Trotz, it was his 1,685th game as an NHL head coach and his 850th win, moving out of a tie with Ken Hitchcock for third place. Only Joel Quenneville (931) and Scotty Bowman (1,244) have more wins as NHL head coaches.“To be in the same breath as those guys...…Barry Trotz moved into sole possession of third place on the NHL’s all-time coaching wins list as the Islanders blanked the Rangers 2-0. and scored 125 seconds apart midway through the third period to break the deadlock. Varlamov made 30 stops and is the first goaltender in Islanders history to shut out the Rangers twice in one season.For Trotz, it was his 1,685th game as an NHL head coach and his 850th win, moving out of a tie with Ken Hitchcock for third place. Only Joel Quenneville (931) and Scotty Bowman (1,244) have more wins as NHL head coaches.“To be in the same breath as those guys...WW…

will likely make his debut with the Devils sometime in January, which means he’ll show off a new mask.Crawford is really embracing the devil with his new lid, which revealed on Twitter Tuesday morning. Painted by , the unique design also features pitchforks along the jawline.“As Corey is not playing he had time to bring his ideas and make changes during the process,” . “It was cool to have more liberty to paint his new mask.”Bergeron has painted masks for Crawford, including one that for the 2014 Stadium Series Game. He’s also worked with and .Crawford sign a  with New Jersey...…will likely make his debut with the Devils sometime in January, which means he’ll show off a new mask.Crawford is really embracing the devil with his new lid, which revealed on Twitter Tuesday morning. Painted by , the unique design also features pitchforks along the jawline.“As Corey is not playing he had time to bring his ideas and make changes during the process,” . “It was cool to have more liberty to paint his new mask.”Bergeron has painted masks for Crawford, including one that for the 2014 Stadium Series Game. He’s also worked with and .Crawford sign a  with New Jersey...WW…

Márkó Csollák did as any young hockey player would do when scoring their first professional goal. The for gave his team a 1-0 lead against Fehérvári Titánok and wanted to celebrate the momentous occasion.He scored on the odd-man rush from the left circle, raised his arm and turned toward the corner boards. His plan was to leap into the glass like and bounce back, land on his skates and celebrate with his teammates.Well, one problem. The glass didn’t push back and Csollák crashed through and fell on to the other side of the boards right in front of a photographer. Snapping pictures...…Márkó Csollák did as any young hockey player would do when scoring their first professional goal. The for gave his team a 1-0 lead against Fehérvári Titánok and wanted to celebrate the momentous occasion.He scored on the odd-man rush from the left circle, raised his arm and turned toward the corner boards. His plan was to leap into the glass like and bounce back, land on his skates and celebrate with his teammates.Well, one problem. The glass didn’t push back and Csollák crashed through and fell on to the other side of the boards right in front of a photographer. Snapping pictures...WW…

The San Jose Sharks’ dismal season ended up changing the direction of Anne Eichhorn’s annual Halloween display.Without playoff hockey to get excited about and with free time due to quarantine, Eichhorn began thinking of a new theme. With 2020 being the 40th anniversary of the U.S. victory over the Soviet Union in the “Miracle on Ice,” the San Jose resident wanted to celebrate by showcasing the memorable moment from the 1980 Winter Olympics.Planning began in August, with Eichhorn watching every movie and documentary about the game she could find, as well as listening to the audiobook of...…The San Jose Sharks’ dismal season ended up changing the direction of Anne Eichhorn’s annual Halloween display.Without playoff hockey to get excited about and with free time due to quarantine, Eichhorn began thinking of a new theme. With 2020 being the 40th anniversary of the U.S. victory over the Soviet Union in the “Miracle on Ice,” the San Jose resident wanted to celebrate by showcasing the memorable moment from the 1980 Winter Olympics.Planning began in August, with Eichhorn watching every movie and documentary about the game she could find, as well as listening to the audiobook of...WW…

The power play woke up in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, with plenty of help from the .Tampa’s power play unit had failed to capitalize on their last 14 chances entering Monday, and had only scored once in their last 18 times with the man advantage. But with Dallas taking three penalties in the opening 13 minutes of the game, opportunity was knocking. and helped to even the series at one. Both power play goals were the result of two key factors that were missing for Tampa. The first was movement. The Lightning were in constant motion, changing angles and opening up space between the...…The power play woke up in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, with plenty of help from the .Tampa’s power play unit had failed to capitalize on their last 14 chances entering Monday, and had only scored once in their last 18 times with the man advantage. But with Dallas taking three penalties in the opening 13 minutes of the game, opportunity was knocking. and helped to even the series at one. Both power play goals were the result of two key factors that were missing for Tampa. The first was movement. The Lightning were in constant motion, changing angles and opening up space between the...WW…