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The NHL has always been the least popular sport of the four major leagues in the United States. The NFL, MLB, and the NBA  have far surpassed professional hockey in popularity. This is partly due to the warm climate out west, but also because most of  did not grow up with hockey even in our background. But also this has ... Read More »

It is being reported by Katie Strang of ESPN New York that the NHL and NHLPA have reached a tentative agreement to save the 2012-2013 NHL season. There has been a verbal agreement between the two sides, but they still need to finalize the details. The deal appears to be for 10 years with an opt-out clause for either side ... Read More »