Offseason lessons, low ratings in Canada for the 2015 Stanley Cup Final, Devils buyout candidates and more.
GRANTLAND: Sean McIndoe with five lessons from last year’s NHL offseason worth remembering this year.
THE GAME NASHVILLE: Jeremy K. Gover is no fan of the NHL’s decision to employ three-on-three overtime in regular-season games.
GREATEST HOCKEY LEGENDS: Joe Pelletier lists several former and current NHL players who have relatives eligible for the 2015 NHL Draft.
THE HOCKEY WRITERS: Andrew Bensch lists five NHL UFAs bound to be overpaid this summer.
DOBBER HOCKEY: Tom Collins lists the top-10 best long-term NHL contracts.
IN LOU WE TRUST: Alex Potts examines some possible New Jersey Devils buyout candidates.
PENSION PLAN PUPPETS: Some theories over why ratings in Canada were down for this year’s Stanley Cup Final.
SATHER ON WAIVERS: Comparing the draft histories of the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils since 2000.
HIGH HEELS AND HIGH STICKS: On dynasties and the Chicago Blackhawks.
I don’t like concept of 3 on 3 overtime either. Just another step away from real hockey. I’m not sure I have ever seen 3 on 3 hockey in the NHL. Although Technically possible has it ever happened due to penalties, even in 4 on 4 overtime?