We have our first bits of intel on the four NHL series going on Wednesday. All four series played Game 1 on Monday, and now we have arrived at four Game 2s. Now, the entire regular season tells me more than one game does, but there is some information to be gleaned from those matchups that took place Monday. Here are my players to target, and to avoid, for your DFS lineup. GOALIE Antti Raanta, CAR vs. BOS ($27): If Frederik Andersen returns, he’s an easy call Wednesday. However, if Andersen… Source link
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Lightning star Victor Hedman couldn’t keep it together after U.S. President Joe Biden called Gary Bettman “Gary Batman” during Tampa’s White House visit. (Photo via Twitter/@greg_price11) During their Monday off, the Tampa Bay Lightning were honoured at the White House by U.S. President Joe Biden, a custom that has been extended annually to champions across various major North American professional sports leagues. In many ways, it was a nondescript event for the President, save for one… Source link
Read More »Chris Pronger explains how much money NHL players actually make
Chris Pronger made nearly $114 million in salary over the course of his 18-year NHL career. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images) Transitioning to the second phase of life when your playing career wraps up is one of the toughest things for professional athletes, and former Hart Trophy winner Chris Pronger wanted to share his expertise with the world. Pronger, an 18-year NHL veteran who made nearly $114M over his career, broke down what the take-home pay would be on a five-year… Source link
Read More »NHL Daily Fantasy: Wednesday night picks
Wednesday is the NHL’s last day of action before the All-Star break. There are five games on the slate. Here are some players to target, and to avoid, for your DFS lineups… GOALIE Cam Talbot, MIN at CHI ($23): I’m not sure if the Wild will go with Talbot or with Kaapo Kahkonen, as Kahkonen has had the better season with a 2.53 GAA and .922 save percentage. That being said, Talbot has only made two starts since suffering a lower-body injury, so I can imagine Dean Evanson wanting to give… Source link
Read More »NHL renews Yandex broadcast deal in Russia
Deal allows Yandex to create new 24/7 NHL channel Internet services provider says its coverage has increased NHL interest in Russia The National Hockey League (NHL) has signed a multi-year extension of its Russian broadcast partnership with internet services provider Yandex. The renewal will see Yandex – considered the Russian equivalent to Google – continue to broadcast live regular season and… Source link
Read More »Yandex renews NHL rights |
January 26, 2022 Yandex has entered into a multiyear renewal agreement with the National Hockey League (NHL) to continue to broadcast all regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs games in Russia through the 2023-24 season. As part of the deal, Yandex will deliver NHL games live and on-demand as part of its Yandex Plus subscription via the Kinopoisk apps for Smart TV and Android TV. Additionally, fans will have access to game broadcasts, interviews,… Source link
Read More »Yandex secures NHL media rights extension in Russia
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Read More »NHL sues insurers over Covid-19 reimbursements
Factory Mutual Insurance Company, The Cincinnati Insurance Company, Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Company, Lexington Insurance Company, and Federal Insurance Company listed as defendants Teams suing include Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, and Winnipeg Jets The National Hockey League (NHL) and 20 of its teams are suing five of their insurance providers over… Source link
Read More »Yandex and Rostelecom launch NHL channel in Russia
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Read More »Sharks president explains why it will be first NHL team to accept crypto
The San Jose Sharks will become the first National Hockey League team to accept cryptocurrency next season — but it’s not an elaborate play to gain value from the assets. Instead, Sharks President Jonathan Becher told Yahoo Finance this week that he believes blockchain technology will make ticket exchanges more secure. “It’s good for consumers because it reduces fraud,” Becher told Yahoo Finance Live. “Crypto is nearly impossible to counterfeit … and fraudulent tickets and… Source link
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