Category Archives: NHL

Kansas City returns to being an NHL affiliate — AA this time, still good news

Posted on September 17, 2011 by blogger

The Missouri Mavericks announced today that they will carry an affiliation with the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League (AHL). The Chicago Wolves are the AAA-affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks. Is this a big deal? Hmmm…not really. Is this … Continue reading →

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NHL game at KC’s Sprint Center is just 10 days away — have fun, keep expectations low

Posted on September 17, 2011 by blogger

The NHL game at Sprint Center is less than two weeks away. Over this two week period, you are going to hear about how up to six NHL teams are either for sale or having financial trouble. This statement is … Continue reading →

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Luc on NHL to KC “It’s not us, it’s you, Kansas City”.

Posted on August 30, 2011 by blogger

Quite a bit of buzz about the NHL, Sprint Center and the chances of a team coming to Kansas City. Probably the most significant story appeared in the Kansas City Star. It’s a Q&A between NHL Hall of Famer/AEG exec … Continue reading →

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Penguins are coming to KC — some have been here before

Posted on August 27, 2011 by blogger

We’re one month away from the NHL season in Kansas City — which may always last one game. It’s important to point out that some members of Pittsburgh’s traveling party have been here before, but never to Sprint Center. Pittsburgh … Continue reading →

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The Islanders aren’t coming to Kansas City and neither is Sidney Crosby

Posted on August 24, 2011 by blogger

It doesn’t look good for Sidney Crosby’s return to the ice. Crosby has post concussion syndrome and it doesn’t look like he’ll play the first REGULAR season game, much less an exhibition in the Midwest. Sidney Crosby speaks; agent says … Continue reading →

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Puck Daddy weighs with “KC’s chances of NHL take a hit” — still a great sports market

Posted on July 27, 2011 by blogger

I’m humbled to get a mention in what I consider absolute must reading for every hockey fan — Sean Leahy from Puck Daddy weighed in with this post: I think Sean does a pretty good job of setting the stage … Continue reading →

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Ignore the spin about NHL game coming to Sprint Center

Posted on July 18, 2011 by blogger

Kansas City has an NHL exhibition game this year. As noted in the Kansas City Star, “With the recent announcement of an NHL preseason game, this is one more year when the Sprint Center will be host to exhibitions for … Continue reading →

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NHL & NBA come to KC so AEG can continue to “pretend”

Posted on June 21, 2011 by blogger

Sam Mellinger, “The Boy Who Kicked a Hornet’s Nest” writes a terrific column about the Sprint Center, the hope of an NBA or NHL franchise (there is none) and why we need to simply temper the discussion. NBA, NHL exhibitions … Continue reading →

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Closing door on NHL in Kansas City may be official — at least we get a practice game

Posted on May 31, 2011 by blogger

Today, the NHL may have officially closed the door on having a franchise in Kansas City. Every market that currently wants an NHL franchise and doesn’t have one localized the story. A reporter in Quebec asked Gary Bettman about if … Continue reading →

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Worst hockey season in Kansas City in 35 years ends with an inexcusable snub for Winnipeg

Posted on May 30, 2011 by blogger

What is easily the worst hockey season in 35 years (Scouts moved in 1976) may come to a close as early as tomorrow when the announcement may be made that Kansas City has been passed over as the “next” NHL … Continue reading →

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