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What’s next for NHL Seattle and new GM Ron Francis?
By Andy Eide SEATTLE — Thursday was a long day for new NHL Seattle general manager Ron Francis. It started with a press event at the KEXP Gathering Space and was followed by a string of live television and radio interviews from across the United States and Canada. His evening ended by greeting a throng […]
All five of WHL’s US Division clubs represented at NHL Draft
By Andy Eide VANCOUVER, British Columbia – The 2019 NHL Draft saw a strong showing from the Western Hockey League. The WHL led the way this past weekend with 28 players selected, more than any other feeder league or organization. Seven players went in the first round and by the end of the weekend at […]
Five story lines to watch during the 2019 NHL Draft
By Andy Eide Friday night in Vancouver’s Rogers Arena the greater hockey world will meet for the 2019 NHL Draft. It’s the one time of the hockey year when the NHL gets together with players from junior hockey, NCAA hockey, and Europe. What was once an event that took place over one day, and without […]
NHL Draft Prospects Live Life Under The Microscope
By Andy Eide Jake Lee skates off the ice after playing 25-plus minutes of defense for the Seattle Thunderbirds. He sits at his stall in the Seattle dressing room and begins to pry off his sweat soaked shoulder pads. The coaching staff come into the room for a quick post-game briefing and message. Before Lee […]
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Visits Seattle To ‘Kick Tires’ Of New Franchise
By Andy Eide SEATTLE — Usually, you kick the tires before making the purchase but NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was in Seattle Wednesday to do just that on the newly minted NHL franchise. “The tires are in great shape,” Bettman declared. It’s been just over a month since Bettman and the NHL awarded the league’s […]
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