Category: NHL Betting
10 things we learned at the NHL Board of Governors meetings
Seattle looks likely to get a team, while Houston is on hold. The Hurricanes and Coyotes are staying put. And — thanks in part to the stunning success of the Vegas Golden Knights — the salary cap and expansion fees are both on the rise. Click here to read the full article…
Weekly Reader: The NHL’s top 5 line combinations
Watching three players form a juggernaut is one of those “unique-to-hockey” things we take for granted, so we ranked the best current trios. Plus, why Quebec City is on the outside looking in and the story behind that shirtless Jumbo Joe bobblehead. Click here to read the full article…
Where’s the best place to watch an NHL game?
Vegas visits Nashville on Friday, which got us thinking: which NHL arena has the most electric atmosphere? Our writers sing the praises of the United Center’s national anthem rendition, catfish throwing in Smashville and showtime in Sin City. Click here to read the full article…
Prospect progress report: Metropolitan Division
Chris Peters Special to ESPN Chris Peters is ESPN’s NHL draft and prospects analyst. The Chicago native previously covered the NHL for CBSSports.com and founded the popular independent blog UnitedStatesofHockey.com where he covered the game at all levels since 2010. Follow on Twitter The Metropolitan Click here to read the full article…
Thursday wrap: Sharks rally past Hurricanes
Joe Thornton had a three-point night as San Jose scored three late goals for the OT win. Click here to read the full article…
Bettman says NHL will consider Seattle expansion bid
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the league’s board of governors agreed to consider an expansion application from Seattle. Bettman said the expansion fee has been set at $650 million for Seattle, which would become the league’s 32nd team, if approved. ”We’ve agreed as a league Click here to read the full article…
Ben Lovejoy: Donating brain ‘my way of giving back to hockey’
The Devils defenseman will posthumously make the donation for CTE research. We spoke with him about what motivated him, the reaction of his family to the decision, and the future of contact sports in a world more aware of concussions. Click here to read the full article…
NHL Awards Watch: Favorites for Hart, Calder, Vezina
Greg Wyshynski compares the current leader, someone to watch and a dark horse for each award — and offers his picks for who’ll get the hardware. Mathew Barzal is the best rookie, and the Lightning boast the MVP frontrunner and top goalie so far. Click here to read the full article…
NHL Awards Watch: Favorites for Hart, Calder, Vezina
Greg Wyshynski compares the current leader, someone to watch and a dark horse for each award — and offers his picks for who’ll get the hardware. Mathew Barzal is the best rookie, and the Lightning boast the MVP front-runner and top goalie so far. Click here to read the full article…
Top 10 NHL bloopers of 2017
The NHL oftens reminds us that just like in life, there’s always a lighter side worthy of embracing. Click here to read the full article…
Top 10 bloopers from the NHL season
Hockey oftens reminds us that just like in life, there’s always a lighter side worth embracing. Click here to read the full article…
Mailbag: Are Blue Jackets a top 5 team?
Everything Columbus was good at last season, it’s even better at this season. Click here to read the full article…