Tag Archives: NHL

Thu, Nov 5 2009
The Gr8est Since Gretzky?

The Gr8est Since Gretzky?

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The sport of hockey has not seen a player as marketable as Wayne Gretzky in its history. The National Hockey League has been desperate for the right player(s) to come along and not just make the game more... 

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Mon, Nov 2 2009
Rookie Duties: Back on Track

Rookie Duties: Back on Track

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Well after weeks of coming up just short, I was finally able to get Matt officially signed. After two days of practicing with his new team, I got a text from Matt Wednesday afternoon – “what’s... 

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Mon, Oct 19 2009
Rookie Duties: Waiting is the Hardest Part

Rookie Duties: Waiting is the Hardest Part

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Is it just me or is it every week that I leave you with the impression that Matt will have a contract within the next few days?  I’m starting to feel like a Major League closer who just can’t get... 

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Wed, Oct 14 2009
The Lockout Provision

The Lockout Provision

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Finding a professional athlete work during a lockout might amount to getting him on teams in other countries or minor leagues in North America. This strategy was widely used during the last NHL lockout... 

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Mon, Sep 28 2009
Rookie Duties: Tryout to Tryout

Rookie Duties: Tryout to Tryout

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So after weeks of talking with coaches and GMs throughout the IHL, CHL, and SPHL, we have successfully placed Matt in three separate free agent camps, the first of which began in Texas this past Thursday... 

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Mon, Sep 21 2009
Rookie Duties: Adjusting My Initial Plans

Rookie Duties: Adjusting My Initial Plans

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This is the second post in Scott Deady’s new column: Rookie Duties.  The aim is to provide a glimpse into the day-to-day life of an agent breaking into the industry.  Enjoy this week’s entry. ... 

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Tue, Sep 15 2009
Mike Danton Never Wanted To Kill His Agent

Mike Danton Never Wanted To Kill His Agent

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We have covered the Mike Danton/David Frost story quite extensively at SportsAgentBlog.com, but just in case you do not know the history behind their relationship, here is a quick rundown: Mike Danton... 

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Fri, Sep 4 2009
Bobby Lu’s New Deal

Bobby Lu’s New Deal

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Roberto Luongo is the latest National Hockey League player to join the “decade deal” club. This Wednesday, Luongo agreed to a 12 year, $64 million contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks.... 

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Wed, Aug 19 2009
The Cost of Representing Your Country

The Cost of Representing Your Country

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Olympic training camps recently began for many hockey-playing nations. However, the chatter surrounding these camps kicked into high-gear a few weeks ago, via Twitter no less. Allan Walsh, a player agent... 

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Fri, Aug 7 2009
What Exactly is the “Spirit of the CBA”?

What Exactly is the “Spirit of the CBA”?

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In June, I wrote an article describing the future implications of the “decade deal” as I called it, on the National Hockey League. A player typically signs a deal longer than ten years for tens of... 

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Thu, Jul 23 2009
The Endless Debate: Major Juniors or NCAA?

The Endless Debate: Major Juniors or NCAA?

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Big decisions loom for 16 year old elite hockey players. I’m not talking about the typical issues for teenagers like “what should I wear to the homecoming dance,” “how am I going to pass my driving... 

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Fri, Jul 10 2009
The Latest Defection: Jiri Hudler to the KHL

The Latest Defection: Jiri Hudler to the KHL

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Heading into this summer, General Manager Ken Holland and the rest of the Detroit Red Wings’ brain trust knew that it would be difficult to keep last year’s team together. After signing Henrik Zetterberg... 

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Tue, Jun 23 2009
Desert Dog Drama: What Would You do if Your Client was a Coyote?

Desert Dog Drama: What Would You do if Your Client was a Coyote?

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In the Phoenix courtroom of Judge Redfield T. Baum, the Phoenix Coyotes bankruptcy drama continues to play out. On June 15th, Jim Balsillie’s attempt to purchase the Coyotes and move them to Hamilton... 

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Wed, Jun 17 2009
The Decade Deal: What It Means for the NHL

The Decade Deal: What It Means for the NHL

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Just prior to the start of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Johan Franzen signed an 11 year, $43 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings. Franzen’s new contract was the latest in a series of extremely... 

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Fri, Jun 5 2009
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (6/5/09)

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (6/5/09)

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The MLB Draft begins next Tuesday and will last until Thursday night.  Dynasty has been working around the clock to prepare ourselves for next week.  We will be putting in very long hours!  The rain... 

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Thu, May 28 2009
Your Client and His Brain

Your Client and His Brain

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We all know that keeping in touch with our clients is vastly important for many different reasons.  But we can add another reason to that list: uncovering unexpected/unknown injuries.  In April, TSN... 

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Fri, May 8 2009
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (5/8/09)

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (5/8/09)

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I am back home in Hollywood, FL. enjoying a little time off from school and working hard as ever on existing and new business opportunities.  If you trust me to read one article, read this one.  It is... 

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Mon, Apr 6 2009
From a Prison Cell to the Hockey Rink: Mike Danton’s Return

From a Prison Cell to the Hockey Rink: Mike Danton’s Return

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Mike Danton’s story has been a topic of discussion several times here at SAB: here, here, here, here and here.  And you can’t talk about Danton without talking about his former coach, turned... 

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Wed, Mar 18 2009
The Economy, the NHL, and Contract Negotiations

The Economy, the NHL, and Contract Negotiations

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There has been much concern about the financial conditions of NHL teams the past few months.  Obviously, a struggling economy isn’t good for any sports team.  So how will the depressing economic... 

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Mon, Nov 3 2008
Agent Spotlight: Ron Salcer

Agent Spotlight: Ron Salcer

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“A man’s got to do what a man’s got to do,” John Wayne’s character mused in the 1939 film, “Stagecoach”. In Ron Salcer’s case, that means taking on zealous... 

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