National Hockey League

Canadian-born actor Ryan Reynolds could be the latest celebrity owner of a North American sports team. Here’s the latest rumor in celebrity team ownership and which team Reynolds has his eye on. What Happened: Actor and production company owner Ryan Reynolds is interested in buying the Ottawa...

Florida and other nearby states are bracing for Hurricane Ian, which is expected to make landfall in the U.S. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. Here is a look at what theme parks, cruise lines and sports are doing to prepare for the storm. Hurricane Ian:  Tampa Bay, St Petersburg and the...

Owners and general managers of National Hockey League teams are busy this offseason with tasks such as the NHL Draft and free agency. Those items have faced increased challenges with new risks related to players due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and how it impacts Russian-born players. What...

Finnish-born Russian goalie Ivan Fedotov was detained in Russia after reports of the National Hockey League prospect wanting to head to the U.S. to play in the next season. What Happened: Fedotov, who was drafted in the seventh round of the 2015 NHL Draft to the Philadelphia Flyers, has played the...

A first for the National Hockey League will happen on Wednesday night when the Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche meet for the Stanley Cup Finals. What Happened: For the first time in NHL history, and only second time in the history of the four major U.S. sports, two teams that don’t...

The Denver Broncos are breaking records this week off the football field. The National Football League franchise is being sold to an ownership group that includes Rob Walton, one of the heirs of Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT), for a reported $4.65 billion. The sale price tops the $2.4 billion price tag...

For the first time ever, a National Hockey League is valued at $2 billion in the annual valuation rankings from Forbes. Here’s what the valuation estimate and recent acquisition activity in the space could mean for the owner of the Rangers, which is publicly traded. What Happened: The average...

Professional sports have invaded Las Vegas and more could be on the way. The National Football League and National Hockey League have teams that call Vegas home. Could Major League Baseball be next? What Happened: The Oakland A’s are seeking to get a new stadium built to replace the Oakland...

A National Hockey League team is entering the non-fungible token space with a partnership announced Tuesday morning. What Happened: The New York Islanders are partnering with UBS Arena Partners to sell NFTs on the Orange Comet Marketplace. Orange Comet is a premium NFT platform powered by the...

The rise in valuation of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares has increased the wealth of its CEO, generating some incredible stories of just how rich Elon Musk is. The latest figure and what it means may shock you. What Happened: Musk is worth $287 billion as of Oct. 26. The figure from the Bloomberg...

The National Hockey League season kicked off the 2021-22 season on Oct. 12 with a double header of televised games. The games had record viewership and highlighted the potential success for the league this season. Here is a look at 7 stocks to watch during the 2021-22 NHL season. 1. Walt...

Fresh off the start of the 2021-2022 National Hockey League season, the league announced a new official sports betting partner. What Happened: DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG) was announced as an official partner with the NHL for sports betting, iGaming and daily fantasy sports. The partnership...

A pro sports league is launching an NFT platform and marketplace to give fans a new way to enjoy the sport and connect with players. What Happened: The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) announced a new non-fungible token marketplace called KHL.cards. The NFT marketplace is developed exclusively...

NHL superstar Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is one of the latest athletes to launch his own non-fungible tokens. What Happened: Ovechkin launched a series of NFTs through a partnership with Ethernity, a cryptocurrency marketplace for digital collectibles and non-fungible tokens. “...

The Tampa Bay Lightning entered the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the lower seed in the first round. Despite the low seed, the Lightning cruised and became the youngest NHL franchise to win back-to-back Stanley Cup titles. What Happened: The Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in game five to...