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Love That Game 7: Monday night marks the second and third Game 7 in this year's Stanley Cup playoffs, but that should be no surprise. Over the last 10 NHL seasons (since 2002-03), this is the sixth time that there have been at least three Game 7s pla...

The NHL says Monday night's game between the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins at TD Garden has been postponed in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings.

Wayne Gretzky believes the Blackhawks-Heat debate is good for the NHL.

NHL teams instituted the largest ticket percentage increase among the four major sports for the second consecutive season, according to an annual study by Chicago-based sports marketing research firm, Team Marketing Report.

There are some who believe the NHLPA's disclaimer of interest could expedite an agreement ... others think it could crush the NHL in years of court battles. Craig Custance explains the true impact of the move.

Blog | Conversation | December 17, 2012

Craig Custance explains how some NHL clubs may feel a salary cap pinch under a new CBA and why some teams may want to seek an amnesty provision similar to that currently used in the NBA.

Blog | Conversation | November 08, 2012

In ESPN The Magazine, Howard Bryant writes about how lockouts have become as routine as the changing of the season. If only fans realized they have the power to put a stop to it.

While the NHL on Thursday announced the cancelation of games through Oct. 24, a condensed schedule remains a possibility, Craig Custance writes. Of course, that has its own pitfalls.

Blog | Conversation | October 04, 2012

TOP THINGS TO KNOW 1. The NHL's collective bargaining agreement will expire at 11:59 p.m. ET Sept. 15. If a new agreement is not reached, a lockout will begin Sept. 16. 2. The first 2012-13 regular-season games are scheduled for Oct. 11, the latest...

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman expects negotiations with the players' association on a new collective bargaining agreement to begin in a couple of weeks.

Craig Custance examines the biggest issues at stake in the upcoming CBA negotiations between the NHL and NHLPA.

Blog | Conversation | January 25, 2012

So, what now for the reeling Anaheim Ducks? Ducks general manager Bob Murray was slated to take in the Islanders-Sabres game in Buffalo on Tuesday night after spending the weekend in Syracuse, N.Y., for pro scout meetings. The hockey world awai...

Due to a significant drop in talent among the top picks and a predictable draft order -- despite the lottery -- there is a huge incentive for teams out of the playoffs to throw games late. To that end, Alvin Chang says the lotto needs fixing.

Blog | Conversation | April 12, 2011

The Stanley Cup finals are going to a Game 7 for the first time since 2006, giving the series a chance to build on strong television ratings.

Detroit fans are in sports heaven. The Pistons are still alive in the NBA playoffs and the Red Wings are in the Cup finals. Too bad the NHL is forcing Motown fans to choose sides.

Will all five Northwest teams make the playoffs? Will the Pacific get the short end of the stick? Terry Frei tries to make sense of one of the wackiest races in the NHL.