by A few months ago, there were rumors of a billionaire-funded 3-on-3 league poaching NHL players. Many were skeptical that such a thing would happen, and with good reason. On Thursday, more evidence came to light that the entire league is a sham. I don’t think the NHL has to worry about this league anytime soon.
We start with the PTO season. Last summer, the Avalanche signed Joel Kiviranta to a PTO in late August, and this summer it’s already underway as the Capitals bring back someone who helped them win the Stanley Cup five years ago.
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X: Major League Hockey has always seemed like a scam, and they do nothing to prove otherwise. Getting people to pay for a tryout in your league? Yes, that’s what scam artists do. It’s a shame, because a 3-on-3 league (in a smaller arena) would be entertaining to watch, but I don’t believe that for a second.
Major League Hockey, a self-described billion-dollar 3×3 start-up league, announced it was charging players 450 Canadian dollars ($375) for a tryout. Within days, it changed the price and promised a refund, but then canceled the tryouts altogether. pic.twitter.com/liXPR5hXHb
— Brad Elliott Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) 15 August 2024
Washington Hockey Now: Jakub Vrana once scored 20 goals for the Washington Capitals in back-to-back seasons, helping them win the Stanley Cup. Since then, things haven’t been so easy for him and he spent a time participating in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. On Thursday, the Capitals announced they are bringing Jakub Vrana back on a paid leave of absence.
He’s only 28, which is crazy. This is definitely the kind of guy you sign for a paid vacation, not a contract.
TSN: George Parros is hiring his buddies as Ryan Getzlaf joins the NHL’s Department of Player Safety.
Boston Hockey Now: Due to his arrest for assault last year, he is currently ineligible to play in the NHL, but it appears Milan Lucic is looking to make a comeback.
Montreal Hockey Now: Avalanche fans aren’t the only ones dreaming of Sidney Crosby joining their team…
New Jersey Hockey Now: This list of the best wingers in the NHL? Yes, they forgot Jesper Bratt.
