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NHL Outdoor Games Returning to Edmonton
by Ray Hunt
The National Hockey League hasn't held an outdoor event in Edmonton in nearly two decades. However, this could be changing shortly with rumours indicating that an outdoor event will return to where this idea first began. News outlets have started reporting that the 2021 season will see Edmonton host an outdoor game, with Sportsnet clarifying that inside sources to the NHL confirmed 2020's outdoor matchup would be in Regina. Hockey Night in Canada reported that this matchup wouldn't take place until 2022, which is the anniversary of Edmonton's first outdoor game.
The Edmonton Oilers last home-based outdoor game was held on November 22nd, 2003. It was the Montreal Canadians that combatted the Oilers for the Inaugural Heritage Classic. More than fifty thousand fans attended one of the coldest outdoor NHL games in recorded history, watching two of Canada's best teams compete at Commonwealth Stadium. This marked the second official outdoor season game for the National Hockey League, which has increased to three per year.
Since that cold night in 2003, twenty-eight outdoor games have been hosted throughout North America. Six of these games were held on Canadian soil, with the Montreal Canadians being the only organization excluded from a home-based competition. The Canadians did participate in four of these events, with the Edmonton Oilers appearing once in 2003. This was at the 2016 Heritage Classic in Winnipeg, where they'd lose in an embarrassing upset. Fox Sports believes that they deserve another chance to win a Heritage Classic title. Unfortunately, no official confirmation has come from the National Hockey League.
Molson Coors Extends Partnership with the NHL
The National Hockey League made headlines twice this week, as it was revealed that they'd agreed with the Molson Coors Beverage Company. This agreement stands towards a newly reformed multiyear extension on the previous contract. Analysts weren't shocked by this announced, with the National Hockey League using Molson as their official beer for a prolonged period. Going forward, Molson Beverage Company can continue to use NHL promotional material through advertising campaigns. They'll also have priority advertisement space at the Stanley Cup Playoffs, NHL Heritage Classic, the Stanley Cup Finals and NHL All-Star Weekend.
Molson Canadian in celebration of this new partnership announced a specialized promotional activity for NHL supporters. Those that purchase a 24 pack of Molson Canadian can enter a promotional campaign, with the reward being a trip to the 2020 Stanley Cup Finals. Those that win this promotion can bring five friends and have all the free Molson Canadian beer possible. This promotion is named the "Score for Your Team Campaign".
The World Junior Finals for 2020
The 2020 World Junior Hockey Finals are nearly completed, with the two teams slated for the championship having been selected. This comes after most sports analysts claimed that Canada would fight against Russia for the championship cup, which hasn't been the case for nine years.
Ivan Morozov, who the Vegas Knights have rights on, allowed Russia to conquer Sweden during an overtime period. Morozov scored two goals and was responsible for leading Russia to a 5 – 4 victory and a spot in the gold medal game against Canada. After guarantying their final placement in the championship, Morozov was seen collecting the winning puck and skating towards his goaltender. Hugo Alnefelt was given the winning puck for his capabilities at defending against Sweden, a team that displayed their most reliable offensive in years.
The Russian National Juniors team now walks into the championship title against Canada, seeking their first cup-victory since 2011. The final takes place on January 5th, 2020 and will be one of the most significant matches of the new decade. Sweden will now compete against Finland for the Bronze Cup placement. This comes after Alexander Khovanov acquired one goal in the first period, with Yegor Sokolov scoring two goals in the third period. When Morozov cemented his two final goals during overtime, Sweden lost its gold cup placement. This was even with the formidable performances displayed by Samuel Fagemo, Nil Lundkvist and Ramus Sandin. Losing this matchup comes as a horrible outcome for Sweden's Juniors, who received public support.
Canada Facing Against Russia
After not performing as expected throughout the first matches in the World Juniors 2020, Canada was looking for redemption. After re-evaluating themselves, the national team displayed numerous performances where they dominated over competitors. It resulted in the Canadian Juniors acquiring semi-final placement against Finland. Within the first four minutes of their matchup, the Canadians earned four goals on net. The defencemen and Head Goalie for Canada displayed incredible talent, not allowing for one shot to make the net. It prompted a 5 – 0 victory for the Canadian National Team.
This win wasn't a walk in the park for Canada though, as they experienced challenges throughout the 75 minutes of playtime. Barret Hayton suffered an injury throughout the third period, prompting one of Canada's star players to be benched unexpectedly. It should be noted that this win comes after the Canadians lost to the Finnish last year on their home soil. This victory is a significant leap forward for Dale Hunter, the Head Coach for the Canadian. Going forward they look to defeat Russia and acquire championship victory.
Maple Leaf and Islander Players Sliced
The National Hockey League saw two players this week be critically injured. The first was Ilya Mikheyev from the Toronto Maple Leaf's, who suffered a severe cut that saw him going into immediate surgery. This involved repairing the tendons and arteries in his right wrist, which became severed on December 27th. He was sliced by Jesper Bratt's skate when it landed on his right wrist. Without any hesitation, Ilya removed his cloves and covered the wound. He immediately moved towards the benches without the approval of referees or coaching staff.
The Maple Leaf's forward was quickly transported to the Newark University Hospital, where he has remained since Friday for additional monitoring. It's anticipated that he will be returned to Leaf's coaching staff in the coming days, where Ilya will be transported to his home. It's not expected that he will play for months to come, with team officials confirming that the timeline is roughly three months from now.
Sheldon Keefe, the latest head coach for the Toronto Maple Leaf's, was shocked to see this event playout on ice. Taking account of everything happening on the rink, he didn't notice the horrific event. All Keefe noticed was his skating off the ice without a glove, then the slightest trickle of blood. However, Michael Hutchinson saw the entire injury take place. The Head Goalie was quoted with saying the event was terrifying. Hutchinson continued by noting that there was significant pushing for the corner puck, then blood poured from his wrist unexpectedly onto the ice.
Two Others Sliced
Ilya Mikheyev isn't the first player this season who has acquired a significant cut on their wrist during playtime. Cal Clutterbuck from the New York Islanders saw a similar injury take place on December 19th, needing his tendons repaired from slicing to the wrist. Days before this event, Robert Thomas saw himself being on the receiving end of significant injury. This comes after his second professional season in the National Hockey League, with his tendons needing upwards of eight months to heal. This significant injury could mark the end of his professional career.
These injuries show the significant ferocity of professional hockey, which is infamous for acquiring concussions. However, with the sport becoming more fast-paced in recent years, these slicing injuries have become more common. For the safety of professional players, NHL officials must enforce new policies that will lower the percentage of these injuries.
Betting Preview for 2020 World Juniors
Those concerned with their betting outcomes for the 2020 World Juniors have come to the right place. We have compiled extensive research to provide our readers with the best insight towards this upcoming competition. It's anticipated that Canada is most likely to win the Gold Medal, with the United States and Russia coming in 2nd to 3rd. This is because the Canadian National Team is entering this tournament with formidable players, several of them were first-round picks in the 2020 NHL Draft.
This doesn't mean that Canada won't have their competition. Russia has reformed its organization, leading with a new forward that is slated to provide significant opposition for Canada's defence. When it applies to the American's, their 2020 World Juniors selections haven't been strong. Subsequently, it's anticipated that they'll take gold going into this matchup. However, the Wisconsin-Combination of Cole Caufield and Alex Turcotte could see an unexpected shift into the competition. Yet, the Americans aren't maintaining a formidable defence-unit on the blue line. This will allow for Russia's and Canada's sharp defence lines to position the Americans for a third-place position.
The Russians are the only team in the 2020 World Juniors that can oppose Canada. Their defence lineup comprises of Alexander Romanov, the Montreal Canadian prospect. He is capable of stopping any forward from attacking the net but will have to compete against some of the strongest forwards displayed in Canadian history. The assistance of Daniil Zhuravlyoy could allow Romanov the chance the defend in these critical moments. However, the outcome of their matches won't be known until displayed in a few months.
With the Canadians Defensive and Offensive lineups, they will find themselves in the top placement. They maintain players like Spencer Knight and Oliver Rodriguez, which numerous other trophy-winning athletes competing for the gold medal. The biggest question facing sports analysts is who will be on the starting lineup, considering that all these players are key members in their respective organizations.
The only aspect where the Canadians could fail is with their goaltending capabilities. Though Rodriguez has competed as a significant goalie in various hockey leagues, he's never experienced this level of hockey. Most of the Canadian and Russian players are returning from the 2018 World Juniors. This means he will be out of place, unable to compete against future legends of the NHL.
Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020
The National Hockey League didn't expect the ferocious arrival of the Tampa Bay Lightning's last year. Throughout several weeks of the 2018/19 season, this sporting organization shocked supported by winning 90% of its games. By the end of the two first months, the Lightnings suffered eight defeats. Subsequently, it became clear that the Lightnings were a fierce opposition for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Ultimately, they had their best season in recorded history last year. It concluded with 62 wins and 128-points, with them taking the Stanley Cup Championship.
Most sports analysts are now asking what will come with the 2019/2020 season. Changes to the lineup have altered the defence and offensive lineups for the Tampa Bay Lightnings. This hasn't stopped them from maintaining a formidable beginning to the 2019 season, already having accumulated 24 Wins in 32 Official Season Matches. They've accumulated forty-nine points and stand at the top position for the NHL.
This doesn't mean that the Lightnings don't have opposition for the 2020 Stanley Cup. The Boston Bruins and Washington Capital have displayed consistent victories throughout their beginning season. The Bruins and Capitals both have 22 points, which is two below the Lightnings. Small losses could see Tampa Bay losing their top placement in the league. Regardless, it's already being confirmed by Sports Analysts that the Tampa Bay Lightning's are serious contenders for the playoffs.
Washington Capitals Could Win
The lineup for the Tampa Bay Lightnings has hardly changed compared to last year. The winning team is a serious contender for the final championship game, with their opponents most likely to be the Washington Capital. Their formidable team includes players like Sydney Crosby, who is infamous for breaking through the best of defences and scoring consecutive goals. Crosby hasn't lost a Stanley Cup Championship when given the opportunity, which prompts Sports Analysts to believe that he will be the deciding factor for the 2020 Playoffs. However, this is all dependent on if his surrounding team can take this captain to the final series.
Russia Banned from Olympic Hockey
On Monday, the Globe Anti-Doping Firm introduced Russia has been prohibited from significant global competitors for the following four years. That not just consists of the 2022 Beijing Games. Yet likewise the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, upcoming young people Olympics, Paralympics, and also FIFA's Globe Mug.
The restriction follows the Globe Anti-Doping Firm's 12-member exec board elected with conformity Testimonial Board that Russia's Anti-Doping Firm, or else called RUSADA. The official statement read: "The outright violation by the Russian authorities of RUSADA's reinstatement problems, authorized by the ExCo (Exec Board) in September 2018, required a strong reaction."
The CRC's 26-page suggestion, made in late-November, charged RUSADA of stopping working from abiding with the reinstatement problems establish forth by WADA. This consisted of deliberately meddling with the information asked for from RUSADA's Moscow lab. Much of the information related to the vast 2016 doping rumour that took location throughout the 2014 Olympics in Sochi that saw favourable medication examinations switched out via a fancy system.
RUSADA
RUSADA passing on the information was regarded as a vital problem of the reinstatement procedure. It would permit the anti-doping with under the claims of a systematic conspiracy theory to dope Russian professional athletes. It with make individual Russian professional athletes that examined favourable at the 2014 Olympics can be suitably penalized and also "equally as significantly… make certain that innocent Russian professional athletes might be free from uncertainty," checked out WADA's declaration.
As it was with the 2018 Olympics, nevertheless, many Russian professional athletes will certainly be able to contend under a neutral classification also if the restriction is maintained. Russian professional athletes that can "show that they are not linked in any means" in the doping rumour will undoubtedly be qualified to get involved at the Olympics, likely under the very same Olympic Athletes from Russia banner they contended in Pyeongchang.
The Boston Pride's Explained
The brand may vary most certainly talk with what has really created the Honor therefore incredibly efficient with the very first component of the 2019-20 NWHL job, as well. Utilizing nine computer game, that makes up a hair higher than one-third of the period, she has inarguably been the organization's very most dangerous sharpshooter. Her ten goals are bests in the game, and also her 17 aspects placed her two away from some other Boston ma skater and even 4 in front of the next-best non-Pride player. Nonetheless, it is undoubtedly not a Trademark name as well as Brand alone that is steering the assault or even the team's triumphs.
The Boston ma Pride and joy have gained nine subsequent activities, exhibiting the NWHL's leading marker and also leading goaltender and also possess a foolish, league-lapping plus-36 unbiased differential. As well as they still carry out indeed not experience, they have gone to their straight-out finest.
Surprising? No, that is almost words for it, covers McKenna Brand. To call it unforeseen would undoubtedly be actually to encourage she can positively not have viewed this happening, might certainly not have foreseen the begin to the period that the Boston ma Satisfaction has possessed as well as, oh, what a beginning it has been actually. Via nine computer game, Honor's file does not have acne. Their 8-0 trouncing of the Connecticut Whale final weekend break indicated Boston ma's nine succeeding festivity, brought up the Honor's league-leading unprejudiced total to fifty, supported their league-best goals versus total at 14 as well as pushed their eye-popping unprejudiced differential to a plus-36, which per se is actually deserving of a double-take as well as a triple-check.
Produce indisputable; the Honor is undoubtedly felt free to along with the very early time results. Nonetheless, perform certainly not puzzle that along with total contentment. Despite nine subsequent success, 4 of which have been actually through 5 or even new goals, Boston ma still observes room for augmentation. Trademark name recommends the power play while hitting, can not permit odds run away as well as maybe far better than it has been actually, exclusively along with the degree of annoying capability the Satisfaction possess. Dempsey mirrors that, having said that features that creating fantastic on the probabilities that deliver on their own throughout computer game needs to become an emphasis improving. Plus all 3– Trademark name, Dempsey and also Mara– agree that the one thing Boston ma possesses however to perform this period is make a total 60-minute initiative.
Among those additional vibrant players as well as NWHL amateurs, number of– probably none– have been as impactful as netminder Lovisa Selander. Merely just recently decided on to the Swedish nationally team, the amateur caretaker has not lost out on a beat in her switch coming from the university positions to the professional computer game. In her eight appearances, Selander has released a phenomenal.949 save section and also 1.76 goals-against standard, setting off Mara to the condition that she has been better than industries and also Dempsey to herald the confidence best goaltending provides the Honor. It is Selander's goaltending, Dempsey featured, that has allowed the Pleasure to become much more self-contained offensively than they may possess typically been capable.
Maple Leaf's Win Their First Game in Weeks
After what has been a turbulent period for the Toronto Maple Leaf's, they have finally won their first game after losing six consecutive games. This win comes after the arrival of the new Head Coach Sheldon Keefe. After the first win, the Toronto Maple Leaf's could be heard hollering in the dressing room. John Tavares, Captain of the Leaf's, provided Keefe with the winning puck for bringing them a victory after only a few days of being Head Coach. Keefe noted that they have all been accepting and that he couldn't ask for a better team to start his NHL Coaching Career.
Sheldon Keefe brought the Toronto Maple Leaf's a victory after being announced as the new head coach only two days prior. They won with three points to one against the Arizona Coyotes. Playing at the Gila River Arena, one of their most memorable wins in history wasn't even held at the Rogers Centre. Regardless, fans of the Maple Leaf's have begun expressing their joy over social media for this significant win.
Keefe's History
Sheldon Keefe has a long history of coaching professional hockey. His first stint in a professional setting was with the Toronto Marlies in the American Hockey League. He coached them for five seasons and brought them a championship title for the Calder Cup in 2018. Sheldon uses his secret recipe for success, which includes pushing his players to become better with offensive players and developing their speed over time. His method made the Marlies one of the best teams in the AML. It appears that tactic has already begun to benefit the Toronto Maple Leaf's as well.
Sheldon Keefe hasn't had the chance to coach his players, taking the role only a few days before the next titles match. However, he made sure to hold a meeting with every player and emphasize that his leadership will be considerably more free-flowing. Cleary this put players into a more relaxed state for the game, showing Mike Babcock that his presence as Head Coach won't be missed. The evidence of his free-flowing system came when Tyson Barrie took an opportunity to score on the net, giving Toronto their first goal of the evening. This marked the first time the team had acquired the first goal of the evening in eleven games. It will be interesting to see if the Toronto Maple Leaf's can continue their winning streak with Sheldon Keefe at the helm.
Brodie Faces Injury During Practice
The Calgary Flames aren't even halfway through the 2019 – 2020 season and a significant injury has faced the team. Recently at a private practice, the most traumatic day in 25 years occurred or the Flames. Early into the two-hour-long practice one of their defencemen fell to the ground. TJ Brodie was standing idly during a blue line drill when he dropped to the ice and began convulsing similarly to seizures. Immediately, several players and the head coach rushed to Brodie's side. They offered what support they could, securely holding his head and limiting the convulsions to the best of their abilities.
The assistant coaching staff and media reporters on the scene called 911 for an immediate ambulance, with medical staff and additional help assisting with the scenario until paramedics arrived on the scene. Before paramedics arrived, Brodie became conscious and uttered a few words to those around him. Afterwards, plenty of room was provided for the medical staff and for the anticipation of the paramedic's arrival.
Fire officials and paramedics with Calgary arrived minutes after the call, who by that time had the general manager join the scene as well. Brad Treliving and Head Coach Bill Peters stood by his side while paramedics reviewed his condition. Bill Peters would remain at the hospital until Brodie's release later on. Before being taken to the hospital, Brodie became fully aware of his surroundings and could sit up without the assistance of others. His fellow teammates skated to his side and tapped him gently, showing their support for Brodie. Eventually, he was lifted onto a stretcher and taken to Calgary's downtown hospital.
Practice Cancelled
The Calgary Flames, without their head coach and main defencemen, chose to cancel the practice. It didn't take long for the general manager to tweet out a brief explanation of the experience. He noted that Brodie had an episode during the noon practice but was responsive, alert and being transported to the local emergency room for evaluation. Brad Treliving finished his tweet by letting fans know that there would be an update in the coming hours.
After four hours, the general manager sent out another tweet just before six at night. Brad issued out another tweet that mentioned multiple tests had been conducted on Brodie. The tweet let fans know that Brodie had been discharged from the hospital and will spend recovery time with his family for an undetermined amount of time. Brad Treliving iterated that an update would be provided on Brodie's prolonged duration from the team on November 15th at the Calgary Saddledome.
Roman Josi Signs with Predators
During this week, the Predators made sure that Captain Roman Josi stays in Nashville for another eight years when they signed this multi-year contract with the captain to the value of $74.472 million. This will indeed mean that Josi will be on the receiving side of $9.059 million per season.
This week David Poile, president of hockey operations as well as general manager to the Nashville Predators, announced that they signed with Josi until the 2027-2028 season. He stated that Josi is one of the best defensemen in the entire National Hockey League and also being their team leader, they didn't want to risk losing him to any other team.
Furthermore, it was stated that Josi is now in the prime of his career, and they want him to continue to develop and showcase his brilliant skills on the ice in Smashville. His contribution to the team is also considered to be invaluable in their efforts to claim their ultimate goal, the Stanley Cup.
Josi's Season Thus Far
Josi had a brilliant start to this season. He managed to accumulate 13 points during his first 11 contests, making this the best performance he has had thus far in his NHL career of nine seasons. He is also part of a small group of six defensemen in the NHL who average 1 point per game. Recently also being named as the NHL Second Star of the Week, another first in his career, it is clear that Josi's profession is indeed experiencing its all-time high.
Josi was drafted in 2008 during the second round. He became the captain of the team in September 2017. During the past eight years, his performance at the Predators has been nothing short of excellent. He already appeared for the team in 71 Stanley Cup Playoffs; this has him at a tie position as the most in the history of the organization. A record which he will most definitely exceed by far now after the extension of his contract. Another achievement linked to his name is the 32 postseason point which he has earned. This is the third-most in the club's record books and the best achieved by a defenseman.
Josi, a native from Bern, Switzerland, has been playing extensively for his country. He made an appearance at the World Championship during last May. This was also his eighth appearance in the World Championship. During both 2013 and 2018, he made a valuable contribution to his country's success in achieving the silver medal, and that also earned him the award as the Most Valuable Player. He also represented his home country in the 2014 Olympic Games and three World Junior Championships from 2007-09. Another silver medal was earned when he was playing for Team Europe in 2016 at the World Cup of Hockey.
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