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Expanded Schedule, Rivalries, and All-Star Debate: NHL’s Future in Focusing

Sam Greenwood

The NHL is reportedly considering significant changes for the 2026-27 season, including an 84-game regular season, a shortened preseason, adjustments to the scheduling formula, and the potential removal of the All-Star Game. While these ideas are still in the discussion phase, they carry major implications for the league’s business strategy and fan engagement. Some proposals, like expanding the season, offer clear revenue opportunities, while others, such as altering the schedule to limit inter-conference matchups, risk alienating fans and undermining the league’s broader goals. Expanding to an 84-Game Season Expanding the season to 84 games is a logical move from a … Continue reading Expanded Schedule, Rivalries, and All-Star Debate: NHL’s Future in Focusing

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Shanahan Out: A Symptom of Deeper Issues at MLSE?

Sam Greenwood

The axe finally fell in Leafland. On Thursday, Brendan Shanahan, President and Alternate Governor of the Toronto Maple Leafs, was relieved of his duties. After a decade at the helm that promised much but ultimately delivered familiar playoff heartbreak, the move isn’t entirely a shock to many observers. However, the more pressing question is whether this is a genuine course correction or merely a shuffling of the deck chairs. Notably, General Manager Brad Treliving, hired just under a couple of years ago, is reportedly staying. This isn’t surprising; his tenure has been relatively short, and continuity in the GM role … Continue reading Shanahan Out: A Symptom of Deeper Issues at MLSE?