When considering optimal matchups for a championship settings, one must take into account several different elements. These elements include intriguing storylines, favorable market statistics and recognizable superstars. For the NHL, a Vegas Golden Knights and Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Final seemingly checks all of the boxes. Storylines: One storyline that sells particularly well in American… Continue reading An Ideal Stanley Cup Final for the NHL
Category: NHL
Adidas Sneak-Peaks
As I eluded to in my Uniform of the Week article yesterday, Adidas has taken over Reebok as the official outfitter of the NHL. Through social media, teams have released sneak-peaks of the new uniforms that will be unveiled Tuesday, June 20. As reported by Chris Creamer of SportsLogos.net, 12 teams were expected to receive new uniforms… Continue reading Adidas Sneak-Peaks
Uniforms of the Week: Vegas Golden Knights
The 2016-2017 NHL season is in the books. And with this conclusion, a franchise is born. The league has officially grown from 30 teams to 31, as the city of Las Vegas is granted its first Big-4 professional sports team. The Vegas Golden Knights must hit the ground running as they prepare for a… Continue reading Uniforms of the Week: Vegas Golden Knights
Embrace Nontraditional
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is perhaps the most scrutinized commissioner in all of major sports. And if you witnessed Roger Goodell’s warm welcome in Philadelphia during the NFL Draft, you understand the magnitude of that statement. He receives blame for the 2004-2005 NHL lockout – which resulted in the cancellation of an entire season –… Continue reading Embrace Nontraditional