Where is it called hockey? History behind the name
Every sport has a beginning. That is never the question. The hard thing to figure out is how it actually began. The development of any sport is not a straight line from A to B, but more like a bunch of little rivers that come together to finally form one large river. So how did […]
What is escrow in the NHL?
In the world of sports the business aspect offers as much drama as the playing side. In the NHL one of the biggest talking points among players is escrow. Player’s hate it, but the NHL thinks it is a necessity. What is escrow in the NHL? Escrow is where a certain percentage of money is […]
Wayne Gretzky Teams: Tracing the Path of a Hockey Legend
Exploring the path of Wayne Gretzky’s teams offers a unique glimpse into how this legendary player left an indelible mark on the world of hockey. As time passes and it gets further from his playing days people are still fascinated in the career of The Great One. What teams did Wayne Gretzky play for? Wayne […]
When will the NHL playoffs start? Guide to NHL 2020s return
I remember well watching hockey on Wednesday March 13th, 2020. The NBA had already suspended a game due to COVID, and I thought, ‘this is probably going to be the last hockey I watch for a long time.’ Well hockey seems like it is on the way back. I didn’t think it would get here […]
Why do NHL players get paid less than NBA, NFL, MLB?
No one feels bad for NHL players and the salaries they are paid – they still do make millions. But, the highest paid players in the NHL seem like they make significantly less than the other major sports leagues in the US/Canada. And, this is true. On average NHL players do get paid less than […]
What is the yearly revenue of the NHL? (plus, where it comes from)
Everyone knows that sports is big business. It hasn’t always been this way, but in the past three decades professional sports has found a way to significantly increase the money they take in. So how does the NHL fit into this landscape? Are they racking the money in like other sport leagues? What is the […]
What is forechecking in hockey? 7 Strategies NHL teams use
Every team has a strategy to create offense in hockey. When trying to get the puck into the offensive zone a team has two options: carry the puck into the zone or shoot the puck in and try to retrieve it. A team would like to carry the puck into the zone but the defense […]
What is the average NHL salary for a player? 2023-24
Everyone loves to know NHL player salaries. We judge so much of their performance by it – is the player worth the contract or not? However, to have an accurate assessment we need to know what the average players salary actually is. This gives us a better understanding if a player is being over or underpaid relative to their performance. […]
Wayne Gretzky Firsts: NHL Game, Goal, Point, Stanley Cup + more
Wayne Gretzky is nicknamed “The Great One”. He is the greatest hockey player who ever lived. All great hockey legends have their first – goal, game, point, contract, championship. In this post I took a fun look back at a bunch of Wayne’s firsts. Here we go! Wayne Gretzky’s First Contract In 1978, when Gretzky […]
How much do NHL coaches get paid? (with salary tracker)
Have you ever wondered how much an NHL coach gets paid? Well, so do a lot of other people. However, the information is not easy to obtain, because coach’s salaries are not officially published. The main source of a coach’s salary information comes from local reporters. How much does a NHL coach get paid? An […]