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Michael Straw (The Hockey Writers)

Seattle NHL Window is Closing

7/22/2016

Seattle’s bid for an NHL team is still alive, but it may as well be on life support. With only the city of Las Vegas recently being approved for league expansion, many believed that this was the league’s way of giving Seattle another opportunity to get its act together in order to get a franchise. […]
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Michael Straw (The Hockey Writers)

NHL 17 Control The Ice Trailer

7/12/2016

With the release of NHL 17 just two months away, EA Sports has released the latest gameplay trailer for the title. [RELATED: Relocation in NHL 17] The “Control The Ice” trailer takes a look at new net-front battles, goaltending animations, skater acceleration and player positioning, among other features. You can even check out some of […]
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Michael Straw (The Hockey Writers)

NHL 17 Q&A Part Three

7/11/2016

With the launch of NHL 17 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One just about two months away, EA Sports continued its Ask EA Sports NHL series. Answering a number of questions for the NHL 17 fan base, producers of the game addressed in-game music, arena designs, Draft Champions and more. Check it out for yourself […]
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Michael Straw (The Hockey Writers)

NHL 17 Gives Look At League’s Future

6/8/2016

When EA Sports releases NHL 17 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One this fall the game will include a feature that has never been a part of the franchise. For the first time ever, NHL 17 will allow team relocation in the game’s franchise mode. The feature will allow players to move current teams to […]
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Michael Straw (The Hockey Writers)

Improvements to Current Modes in NHL 17

6/7/2016

When EA Sports announced its feature set for NHL 17, it also announced changes coming to the already incumbent modes that have been in the franchise for quite some time. Modes that see improvements are EASHL, Hockey Ultimate Team, Be-A-Pro and a revamped Be-A-GM that has been renamed to Franchise mode. You can check out […]
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Michael Straw (The Hockey Writers)

NHL 17 Features Announced

6/7/2016

EA Sports has announced the full feature set for its upcoming release of NHL 17 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game features a revamped Franchise Mode as well as updates to modes like Ultimate Team and EASHL. Also making its debut in the series is the ECHL with authentic logos, jerseys and rosters. […]
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Michael Straw (The Hockey Writers)

NHL Its Own Worst Enemy

6/6/2016

There’s an old saying that seeing is believing. For the NHL, fans aren’t seeing what the league wants them to believe. The league puts off the false facade that the game has never been better, and that they couldn’t be happier with the product. Look deeper into it, and it’s easy to see that Commissioner […]
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Michael Straw (The Hockey Writers)

Sabres Need To Avoid Big Name Free Agents

5/27/2016

Free Agent Frenzy is a phrase coined by every league to describe the tossing around of money on the start of a league’s new year. For the NHL, that date has always been July 1. It’s a day that fans across North America wait for in order to see what moves their teams will make […]
David Backes Steven Stamkos St. Louis Blues Tampa Bay Lightning National Hockey League
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Michael Straw (The Hockey Writers)

Erik Gudbranson traded to Canucks from Panthers

5/25/2016

Hockey trades in May! The Florida Panthers have traded defenseman Erik Gudbranson to the Vancouver Canucks along with a 2016 fifth-round pick. Heading back to the Panthers in the deal are forward Jared McCann, a 2016 second-round pick and a 2016 fourth-round pick. It will be McCann, a second and a fourth for Gudbranson and […]
Erik Gudbranson Florida Panthers National Hockey League
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Michael Straw (The Hockey Writers)

NHL 17 Wishlist

5/25/2016

To many fans, the NHL franchise from EA Sports has taken some pretty big steps in the wrong direction since making the jump to the current generation of consoles. Absent are things like a fully-featured EASHL or Be-A-Pro modes and Connected GM that added more replay value to a franchise that used to be at […]
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Michael Straw (The Hockey Writers)

Who Might the Buffalo Sabres Target At Eight?

5/25/2016

The NHL Draft is just over a month away, meaning that draft boards are being finalized as teams get set for the upcoming NHL Scouting Combine. For the Buffalo Sabres, the former last place team is picking eighth overall after picking second the last two years. Because of this, Buffalo isn’t likely to get a […]
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Michael Straw (The Hockey Writers)

No Pressure on Sabres at Eight

5/20/2016

Relax Sabres fans, the draft is nothing to fret over. After two years of having the ultimate, yet futile, goal of picking first, the Buffalo Sabres find themselves in a position they haven’t been in since 2013: picking outside the Top 5. In fact, the last time the Sabres didn’t pick second overall was when […]
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Michael Straw (The Hockey Writers)

Changes Coming to NHL 17

5/14/2016

The first teaser trailer for EA Sports’ NHL 17 was released a short time ago, but the only thing the trailer really did for fans is leave them yearning for more. The vision trailer that was released during the opening round of the NHL playoffs gave fans a glimpse at some of the new features, […]
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Michael Straw (The Hockey Writers)

NHL Draft Lottery Date Announced

3/20/2016

The next biggest day on the NHL calendar for non-playoff teams has been announced. During Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday, it was revealed that the 2016 NHL Draft Lottery will be held on Saturday, April 30. HNIC announces NHL draft lottery will be on April 30th. All Canadian NHL teams interested. — James Mirtle […]
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Michael Straw (The Hockey Writers)

Details on NHL Expansion Draft

3/16/2016

All 30 of the NHL’s general managers are in Florida for their annual meetings with the league. Of the many topics being discussed, one that has many fans and teams interested is that of expansion. With it looking likely that the league will be expanding to at least Las Vegas, and possibly Quebec City, in […]
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Michael Straw (The Hockey Writers)

Maple Leafs Hosting Red Wings in Centennial Classic

3/9/2016

Toronto is getting its outdoor game next season after all. The NHL has announced that the Toronto Maple Leafs will play host to the Detroit Red Wings in the first-ever NHL Centennial Classic on January 1, 2017. The game will be played at BMO Field in Toronto, home of Toronto FC, and will honor the […]
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Michael Straw (The Hockey Writers)

NHL Closes Patrick Kane Investigation

3/9/2016

The sexual assault investigation involving Chicago Blackhawks superstar Patrick Kane is officially closed after the NHL announced on Wednesday that its independent investigation on the matter has come to an end. In a statement from the league, it was stated that the allegations were “unfounded.” You can read the statement in full below courtesy of […]
Patrick Kane Chicago Blackhawks National Hockey League
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Michael Straw (The Hockey Writers)

Jarred Tinordi Suspended 20 Games

3/9/2016

The NHL has announced that Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jarred Tinordi has been suspended for 20 games for violating the league’s Performance Enhanching Substances Program. The suspension will be without pay, and Tinordi will be referred to the NHL/NHLPA Program for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health for evaluation and possible treatment. “I am extremely disappointed that […]
Jarred Tinordi Montreal Canadiens National Hockey League
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Michael Straw (The Hockey Writers)

NHL Denies Expansion Reports

3/7/2016

There hasn’t been talk surrounding league expansion, rumors have been spreading regarding the current stage process. After a report surfaced that claimed Quebec City was eliminated from consideration by the league, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly released a statement denying that any sort of decision has been made regarding the process. “We will not comment […]
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Michael Straw (The Hockey Writers)

2016 World Cup of Hockey Jerseys Released

3/2/2016

Along with the announcement of each team’s roster for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey, every team officially unveiled their jerseys for the event. Instead of having to look all over for the jerseys, we decided to put together a single place where you can talk a look and analyze all eight of the teams’ […]
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