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Why is Gartner in the Hall?

Why is Gartner in the Hall?

by Adam Proteau - November 9, 2012 3:26 PM EST

What are the HHOF's standards?; how does revenue-sharing work?; and more.
By the tone of recent reports, it feels like we’re getting closer to having NHL hockey back on the rails. But again, I wouldn’t get your hopes up too much until we have tangible evidence (a.


Under-24 Olympics?

Under-24 Olympics?

by Adam Proteau - November 2, 2012 3:08 PM EDT

Why not limit Olympic participation to young professionals?; should RNH have stayed in junior?; and more.
Hello! You’re in THN’s mailbag zone. As such, I hope you’re prepared to either ask me a question, or read my answers to a selection of questions submitted to me.


Thoughts on Mike Ribeiro

Thoughts on Mike Ribeiro

by Adam Proteau - October 26, 2012 11:57 AM EDT

Where does Ribeiro fit in with the Capitals?; why does Bill Daly speak for the NHL?; and more.
While NHL fans continue on the lockout’s emotional roller coaster ride, here at the THN Mail Center it’s business as usual. So long as you’re gracious enough to type out some questions, I’m happy to answer as many as I can.


What happened to realignment?

What happened to realignment?

by Adam Proteau - October 19, 2012 2:00 PM EDT

Will new divisions be created, or is Winnipeg stuck?; where will John Davidson land?; and more.
We’re not out of the NHL lockout woods just yet, but it feels like we’re getting closer to real action. That’s reflected in the mailbag questions you’ve been submitting of late: fewer collective bargaining agreement inquiries, more on-ice queries.


Is KHL set on world domination?

Is KHL set on world domination?

by Adam Proteau - October 12, 2012 1:03 PM EDT

Will the KHL expand into a European superpower?; and much more.
Hey there. Me again. Answering your questions (NHL lockout-related or otherwise) each and every Friday here at THN.com. Ever get the sense that, despite the fact you might not see your submitted question in the online mailbag, I’ve still answered it somewhere else? You might be right – but you’ll have to listen to THN Radio and subscribe to our magazine to find out.


Who gets the All-Star Game?

Who gets the All-Star Game?

by Adam Proteau - October 5, 2012 1:34 PM EDT

If the lockout claims this year's All-Star Game, will Columbus automatically get the next one?
Hi there. Sick of the lockout yet? Me too. But let’s dilute our feelings of frustration with some adventures in mailbagging. If you’re a long-time reader, but first-time reader of this space, remember, I also answer your questions in The Hockey News magazine and on THN Radio.


Will the Oilers move?

Will the Oilers move?

by Adam Proteau - September 28, 2012 12:10 PM EDT

Answering questions on Daryl Katz's flirtation with Seattle, NHL CBA, potential Kings sale, and more.
Yes, this is another edition of the always-open THN mailbag. What, you thought I wouldn’t be around another Friday to deal with your inquiries? C’mon, I thought you knew me better than that.


Lockout queries

Lockout queries

by Adam Proteau - September 21, 2012 2:40 PM EDT

Answering your work stoppage-related questions from players in Europe, to a 50-50 revenue split and more.
Lots of great questions submitted this week and nearly all of them concerned the current NHL lockout. The ones I couldn’t get to here might very well be gotten to in either our magazine or on THN Radio, but the only way you’ll know is by checking them out.


Is Gary Bettman neutral?

Is Gary Bettman neutral?

by Adam Proteau - September 14, 2012 3:36 PM EDT

Should the commissioner be a go-between, or on the side of the owners?; plus much more.
Fall is in the air, something that normally signals the start of hockey season. That hasn’t changed, but as we all know, barring a last-second miracle, the start of 2012-13 won’t happen as scheduled.


Why buy out Butler?

Why buy out Butler?

by Adam Proteau - September 7, 2012 2:02 PM EDT

Why did the Sens not trade Bobby Butler?; would the Rangers ever use Wade Redden?; and more.
Happy Friday. Once again, we’re here to (a) use the royal “we” whenever we see fit and (b) answer your latest batch of questions.


Effect of lockout on contracts

Effect of lockout on contracts

by Adam Proteau - August 31, 2012 1:05 PM EDT

If the NHL does lose another year to a labor dispute, what does it mean for contracts?; plus much more.
This is the latest in a continuing – nay, never-ending – series of THN mailbags. Whatever you do, don’t stop submitting your questions.


Are the Maple Leafs a playoff team?

Are the Maple Leafs a playoff team?

by Adam Proteau - August 24, 2012 1:37 PM EDT

Will Toronto be able to make it into the East's top eight?; plus salary cap and lockout-related questions.
A potential lockout is mere weeks away, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t hockey to be played and that won’t stop us from continuing to answer your questions sent to the THN mailbag.


Is Patrick Roy a good choice for coach of the Colorado Avalanche?




"We're playing the defending champs and you can tell they're not going to beat themselves. That team, just from them going all the way, you can see it over there. There's no panic…You can tell that's a machine over there and we've got to be at our best."

- San Jose's Scott Gomez on the Los Angeles Kings. Los Angeles leads the series 2-1.

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