Lyle Richardson

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With head coach Claude Julien back in Montreal, the Canadiens played inspired hockey and took it to the Philadelphia Flyers.

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Montreal Canadiens Tie Series With Convincing Win Over The Philadelphia Flyers

With head coach Claude Julien back in Montreal, the Canadiens played inspired hockey and took it to the Philadelphia Flyers.
The longer than normal offseason may lead to some non-playoff NHL teams players looking to Europe to get into some action before the 2020-21 NHL season gets underway.

Non-Playoff NHL Teams Could Send Some Young Players to Europe

The longer than normal offseason may lead to some non-playoff NHL teams players looking to Europe to get into some action before the 2020-21 NHL season gets underway.
Phase 4 for the 2019-20 season is about to get underway, but how are things looking for the 2020-21 season? There hasn't been any updates of late.

What’s the NHL’s Plan For a Full 82-Game Schedule in 2020-21?

Phase 4 for the 2019-20 season is about to get underway, but how are things looking for the 2020-21 season? There hasn’t been any updates of late.
2020 NHL Awards: Taking a closer look at the finalists for the Hart, Norris and Selke Trophy's, and predicting the winners.

2020 NHL Awards: Hart, Norris, and Selke Finalists

Taking a closer look at the finalists for the Hart, Norris and Selke Trophy’s, and predicting the winners.
2020 NHL Awards: Taking a closer look at the finalists for the Vezina, Lady Byng and Masterton Trophy's, and predicting the winners.

2020 NHL Awards – Vezina, Lady Byng and Masterton Finalists

Taking a closer look at the finalists for the Vezina, Lady Byng and Masterton Trophy’s, and predicting the winners.
Phase 3 of the NHL's Return to Play plan got underway this week. There is still a long ways to go for the NHL and NHLPA to pull this off. There is still the possibility that COVID-19 numbers could increase and shut things down.

COVID-19 Could Still Derail the NHL’s Return To Play Plan

Phase 3 of the NHL’s Return to Play plan got underway this week. There is still a long ways to go for the NHL and NHLPA to pull this off. There is still the possibility that COVID-19 numbers could increase and shut things down.
The NHL and NHLPA agreed to a CBA extension that takes them to September of 2026. There are some key points that could become issues by the end of the deal.

Potential Problem Areas In The New NHL CBA

The NHL and NHLPA agreed to a CBA extension that takes them to September of 2026. There are some key points that could become issues by the end of the deal.
Looking at seven NHL teams that could be in a position this offseason to take advantage of the 2020-21 salary cap remaining flat at $81.5 million.

NHL Teams That Could Benefit From A Flat Salary Cap in 2020-21

Looking at seven NHL teams that could be in a position this offseason to take advantage of the 2020-21 salary cap remaining flat at $81.5 million.
The voting process of the agreement on Return to Play and a CBA extension is underway. A look at some of the noteworthy details that have been made known.

Key Details in The NHL & NHLPA Return-to-Play and CBA Extension Agreement

The voting process of the agreement on Return to Play and a CBA extension is underway. A look at some of the noteworthy details that have been made known.
The flattening of the NHL salary cap at $81.5 million definitely will make business a little trickier for some teams. Here is a look at teams that will be most affected.

NHL Teams Most Affected By a Flat Salary Cap for 2020-21

The flattening of the NHL salary cap at $81.5 million definitely will make business a little trickier for some teams. Here is a look at teams that will be most affected.
Breaking down some of the key points that the NHL and NHLPA are discussing for their return to play plan and for an extension of the CBA.

Notable Points in the Proposed NHL Return-to-Play Plan and CBA Extension

Breaking down some of the key points that the NHL and NHLPA are discussing for their return to play plan and for an extension of the CBA.
From fans, to media, to executives, there is a lot of unhappiness towards the NHL draft lottery. Many are calling for a change.

Results of 2020 NHL Draft Lottery Sparks Outrage and Calls for Change

From fans, to media, to executives, there is a lot of unhappiness towards the NHL draft lottery. Many are calling for a change.