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HockeyHotStove.com is a new all-in-one platform for passionate NHL fans, founded by former NHL defenseman and broadcaster Chris Therien and supported by a team of seasoned hockey journalists and professionals, including veteran writer Bill Meltzer as COO and Michael Augello as CCO.
Featuring team-specific blogs, top NHL podcasts, fan forums, salary cap data, draft lottery tracking, betting lines, and more, the site aims to provide comprehensive, engaging, and fan-first coverage of all 32 NHL teams by the 2025–26 season, with contributions from PHWA members and other trusted voices.
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