Kyle Beach

NHL Reinstates Bowman, Quenneville, and MacIsaac

The National Hockey League (NHL) announced today that they’ve reinstated Stan Bowman, Joel Quenneville, and Al MacIsaac effective immediately. The NHL noted that the three individuals have been ineligible to work for any NHL team for the last two and a half years. This ban was the result of their insufficient response after being informed […]

Blackhawks: Bruins reporter proposes a Kirby Dach trade scenario

The offseason has officially arrived, and the crazy trade packages are swiftly following in its footsteps. Kevin Paul DuPont of the Boston Globe has thrown out a trade package of Jake DeBrusk and Brandon Carlo to the Chicago Blackhawks for Kirby Dach… Yeah, you didn’t read that wrong. So let us go ahead and entertain […]

Opinion: Four NHL Teams To Watch

The NHL season is always exciting, and when the puck drops on the year, everyone has incredibly high hopes for their team. Whether or not those expectations are met can usually be defined in the first 10-15 games of the year, so as we approach that part of the season, I figured we could take […]

Bauer Hockey Gets It Right And The NHL Should Take Their Lead.

On their website and social media platforms, Bauer Hockey has just announced that they believe “the culture of silence in hockey must be broken.” “We will provide a communication channel where players and families can speak up, be heard, connect to resources, and receive support – all in a safe environment.” They also say in […]

NHL Gets It Wrong, Blackhawks Double Down On Wrong Decision On John Doe 2

Two weeks ago, I wrote an article about the NHL needing a change of leadership. Then, just a few days ago, Gary Bettman comes out and decides to be on the wrong side of a stance surrounding John Doe 2 and the NHL not be providing him therapy, as that decision would be up to […]

NHL Leadership Gets It Wrong in John Doe 2 Decision. Again. It’s Not OK.

If you haven’t had a chance to watch the interview with John Doe 2’s mother on TSN last night, I can only highly suggest you do. The interview is uncomfortable, concerning, and most importantly, precisely what needs to be heard in such a horrible and unfathomable situation. For those of you who have read my […]

Colliton Fired by Blackhawks

On the third anniversary of the Joel Quenneville firing, today more news comes out of Chicago with the firing of head coach Jeremy Colliton, Tomas Mitell, and Sheldon Brookbank. Colliton had been the HC for the Blackhawks since 2018 while holding a record of 87-92-26. Chicago has been in constant turmoil as an organization since […]

Opinion: Why It’s Time For New Leadership in the NHL

There have been many news stories and scandals surrounding the NHL that have called into question the integrity and honestly of leadership at the most senior levels in the NHL. The questioning is warranted, and some might even argue that there should be way more than questioning. According to the infamous Allan Walsh of Octagon-Hockey, […]

Bettman Speaks

After a long week full of news, breaking stories, and emotional turmoil, fans of the NHL have been looking forward and wondering what NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly would have to say about the Blackhawks, Kyle Beach, and the rest of the scandal. We have finally got our answer. Bettman opened […]

John Doe Steps Forward

The day after the Blackhawks investigation report was released to the public, everyone started searching for clues as to who the player involved was. In an interview with Rick Westhead on TSN this afternoon, John Doe finally stepped out from behind the veil, Kyle Beach. Beach was drafted 11th overall by the Blackhawks in 2008 […]