NHL players are being encouraged to use protective gear to protect themselves from concussions during their time on the ice during a new season.A new policy that was announced Wednesday by the National Hockey League says players should wear protective gear for at least a half-hour before and after a game.The league says wearing the […]
In 2017-18, there were two big surprises.The NHL’s ratings soared, from 7.3 million to 17.4 million viewers a night.Then, after the playoffs, the league made a big splash with a slate of marquee events.It also made a huge splash by announcing that it was opening its new flagship brand, NBC Sports, with a $1 billion […]
The NHL’s season is in danger of ending on a cliffhanger after the Florida Panthers fell behind 2-1 to the Ottawa Senators Saturday night, and the league’s playoff outlook is being questioned by the team’s fans.In a blog post, NHL vice president and general manager Jim Rutherford said the Panthers’ chances of making the playoffs […]
After a series of games in which both teams have been playing without helmets, the NHL announced that it would be changing how players wear helmets for its upcoming game between the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers on Wednesday.The new rules are being announced as part of a public-health campaign aimed at reducing the […]
