Monthly Archives: May 2008

Ducks move ECHL affiliate to Bakersfield

Starting in 2008-09, no more minor-league recalls from Georgia.

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My summer with the CBA: Union dues?

As it turns out, the NHL is open-shop; that is, players don’t technically have to belong to the Players’ Association. But there’s a catch.

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Sunday in Maine.

Sundays in Maine usually fly under the Southern California sports radar, but tomorrow should be an interesting one.

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My summer with the CBA: “Living Companion”

I’d like to kick off the first of hopefully many blog entries on the NHL’s current Collective Bargaining Agreement. Enacted in 2005 to end a year-long lockout, it’s notoriously long (475 pages, to be exact). Brian Burke says even he … Continue reading

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Hot off the wire: (More) preferential treatment for Getzy?

“CHP captain accused of fixing traffic ticket for hockey star”SANTA ANA (AP) — A California Highway Patrol captain has been placed on leave while authorities investigate whether he tampered with a speeding ticket issued to Anaheim Ducks  center Ryan Getzlaf.Ken … Continue reading

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Grading the Ducks.

Here’s the blog where I pretend to be able to run a hockey team. Seriously, after covering a team day in and day out, you gain a certain level of respect for how coaches and management are able to do … Continue reading

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