Welcome to Hockey in Society’s Weekly Links post. This feature highlights articles or blog entries that are related to Hockey in Society’s areas of interest and that may be of interest to the site’s readers. Please check out some of the great writing that is happening in the hockey media and blogosphere!
- Arctic Ice Hockey examines the role of race in the treatment in Winnipeg of the Jets’ Evander Kane. [Arctic Ice Hockey]
- William Douglas gives a historical overview of Asians’ involvement in professional hockey. [Color of Hockey]
- Sportsnet is seeking input from fans and developing a Fan Advisory Panel. Fans can provide input on programming and other broadcast concepts. [Sportsnet]
- Pat Maclean looks into some of the false narratives built by media and the negative ramifications of poor information. A fantastic piece. [Black Dog Hates Skunks]
- With news the the Canadian government is slashing its budget by $130 million, the CBC has announced that it will no longer bid on professional sports, including, obviously, hockey broadcasts. [CBC]
- With the news that NHL VP Player Safety Brendan Shanahan has taken a job with the Toronto Maple Leafs’ front office, former NHLer Stephane Quintal will be taking over the position with the league for the duration of the playoffs. [Puck Daddy]
- Mike Spry has an amusing HR guide imagining if hockey rules and the “Code” applied in an office setting. [Bar Down]
- A look into the unconventional management style of Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman. [CBS Sports]
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