NHL News
The NHL and the NHLPA both presented their cases on Friday in an attempt to see whether or not the NHL lockout was legal for the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Katie Strang goes over the two side's arguments here: NHLPA lawyer Bob Blair told the panel that
Blueshirt Banter Discussion
Hey guys, So this is going to be a first for Blueshirt Banter. You've probably seen a couple of different hockey sites - and SB Nation sites in general - promote different fundraisers and charitable organizations over the years. To this point, we haven't done so at Blueshirt
Bantering Around
Something that we alluded to earlier when we unveiled the new logo for Blueshirt Banter was some changes coming as well. They’re almost here. And while I don’t have an exact date for you all, the changes are right around the corner, and I wanted to ease you
NHL News
Two things happened to me yesterday that truly made the lockout hit home. One of them was very expected. The other was remarkably unexpected. We'll start with the expected story. Yesterday afternoon the NHL announced the cancellation of all preseason hockey games through September 30th. Considering the two
NHL News
The National Hockey League announced today that all preseason games through September 30th have been cancelled, due to absence of a new collective bargaining agreement. In addition, the 2012 Kraft Hockeyville preseason game, which would have taken place in Belleville, Ontario has been postponed until 2013. The old CBA expired
NHL News
Today is Wednesday, four days into the 2012 NHL Lockout, and the day that the two sides are supposedly going to begin meeting formally. Although, for full disclosure, both sides have been talking throughout the lockout, just via phone and e-mail. But, to this point, those informal talks haven&
New York Rangers Analysis
Monday cultured up some of our first tidbits of New York Rangers news, when Rick Nash signed a contract to play overseas for HC Davos. The news was met with anger by some, and understanding by others. But the negative reaction proved something. Sometimes, some players never win. There are
NHL News
According to Katie Strang of ESPN, New York Rangers left winger Rick Nash, and San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton have both signed with HC Davos of the Swiss National League. Both Nash and Thornton played for HC Davos during the 2004-2005 lockout, and it was rumored that the
Front Page
With the 2012 NHL lockout officially upon us, and neither side expecting to even think about formally meeting until the middle of the week -- according to some reports -- the two sides have taken to a different battlefield. Both sides released statements to the fans pleading their case. In the morning,
New York Rangers News
You know, in the grand scheme of things, myself, Blueshirt Banter and SB Nation Hockey as a whole aren't very important when it comes to the NHL Lockout. The most important parties -- and often the most forgotten about -- are the people who work for the teams and the
Front Page
With a lockout now official, reality is starting to set in among all NHL fans. The talk that surrounded a possible lockout throughout the summer certainly doesn't make the official announcement any easier to swallow, with the cancellation of games likely to soon follow. There is undoubtedly anger
NHL News
Well, we're here. After an entire summer of optimism and dread (in that order, and recycled over and over again) the NHL will descend into its third lockout of Gary Bettman's tenure, and the second lockout in less than a decade. It's disappointing. Hell,