Russians star in NHL playoffs as nation wages war in Ukraine The National Hockey League postseason has become an intersection of sports and politics because of Russia's war in Ukraine The Independent UK · May 30, 2022
Sean Keeler: Avalanche center Nazem Kadri got last laugh on St. Louis Blues haters. But if NHL doesn’t suspend David Perron, somebody’s going to get hurt. The NHL is awfully quick to throw the book at Nazem Kadri. But where the heck are they when some idiot throws an elbow at him? The Denver Post · May 25, 2022
NHL closing in on seeing its first female coach The growing number of women getting hired for management and development roles across the NHL suggests it won't be long before the league sees its first female coach The Independent UK · May 12, 2022
Ranking North America’s best sports commissioners (and Rob Manfred) MLB’s commissioner has attracted plenty of criticism after the recent lockout. But how well are his contemporaries doing their jobs? The Guardian - US · Mar 8, 2022
NHL commissioner says Rocky Wirtz ‘had a moment’ during his town hall outburst, added Blackhawks are ‘committed to doing the right things’ CHICAGO — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was ready to talk about Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz, whose emotional outburst during a town hall Wednesday over questions about former Hawks prospect and alleged sexual assault victim Kyle Beach drew international attention and criticism. Chicago Tribune · Feb 5, 2022
Rocky Wirtz apologizes again, Gary Bettman excuses him for ‘emotional moment’ as Blackhawks fallout continues Friday marked the resumption of the Blackhawks and NHL’s efforts to rebuild the club’s image, with CEO Danny Wirtz announcing several tangible initiatives the team has implemented to improve workplace culture. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 5, 2022