Following the 1926 Stanley Cup playoffs, during which the Western Hockey League was widely reported to be on the verge of folding, the NHL held a meeting on April 17 to consider applications for expansion franchises, at which it was reported that five different groups sought a team for Detroit.

Following the 2004 – 05 NHL lockout, which eliminated the 2004 – 05 season, the Islanders made several player moves to increase offense for 2005 – 06.

Following the departure of the Minnesota North Stars after the 1993 season, the state was without an NHL team for seven seasons.

Following Reid's retirement, former NHL referee-in-chief Scotty Morrison, who was the president of the Hockey Hall of Fame since 1986, was appointed curator.

Following Suter's return from suspension, NHL senior vice president Brian Burke was supposed by Ducks head coach Pierre Page to have said that he would have given Suter a longer ban if the extent of Kariya's injuries were immediately known.

Following the lockout, the NHL adopted several rule changes meant to benefit fast and skilled players such as Kariya.

Following his second NHL season, Kariya was named to Canada's team for the 1996 World Championships in Vienna, Austria.

Following his first NHL goal against the Winnipeg Jets, opposing coach John Paddock told reporters, " like with Gretzky the puck seems to following him around ...

Following the 2004 – 05 NHL lockout, during which time he returned to Jokerit, Selänne re-joined the Ducks.

Following that trade, the Capitals named Langway their captain, which he would hold for the next 11 seasons until his NHL retirement.

Following the announcement however, concerns were again raised by critics, speculating that Bell Media may attempt to acquire full rights to the NHL once CBC's current contract with the league expires in the 2013 – 14 seasonusing their potential ownership of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the NHL's highest valued franchise, as an impetus for such a coup.

Following the success of the Heritage Classic, in 2008 the league began a series of Winter Classics, an outdoor regular season game played annually on New Years Day, which to date have all taken place in American-based NHL cities.

Following the 1972 and 1974 Summit Series, in which Canadian players from the NHL and World Hockey Association ( WHA ) competed against the top players from the Soviet Union, there was interest in a world hockey championship where each country could send its best players.

Following the 2004 – 05 NHL lockout, Andreychuk returned to the Lightning for the 2005 – 06 season.

Following the 2004 – 05 NHL lockout, the Avalanche were forced to lose many of their key players in order to stay below the salary cap.

Following the NHL Lockout, the Flyers surprised everyone by signing Peter Forsberg on August 3, 2005.

Following the lockout, he was named as one of six player representatives on the newly created NHL competition committee, with a mandate to suggest recommendations for ways to improve the game.

Following his NHL draft, he underwent surgery for chipped bones in his left elbow in August 1993.

Following his second QMJHL season, Luongo was selected fourth overall by the Islanders in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.

Following his second year with the Canucks, he became the first NHL goaltender to serve as a team captain since Bill Durnan in the 1947 – 48 season.

Following a strong performance there in helping his team to a silver medal, Arvedson was selected 119th overall in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft by the Ottawa Senators.

Following the lead of minor leagues, as of the 2005 – 06 season, the NHL ends exhibition and regular season games still tied after a five minute length, four skaters per side, overtime period with a shootout.

Following the draft, the 1994 – 95 NHL season was suspended for three-and-a-half months due to a dispute between NHL players and owners.

Following the Bulls ' first-round loss to eventual champion, the Miami Heat, Paxson sought to improve the Bulls ' frontcourt and defensive guard play by trading for rookie forward Tyrus Thomas, drafting guard Thabo Sefolosha, and signing four-time Defensive Player of the Year Ben Wallace.

Following the 2001 season, it was alleged that Taylor's agent William " Tank " Black had stolen between $ 12 million and $ 14 million from players he had represented, the majority of whom were University of Florida alumni, and that Black had laundered nearly all of Taylor's $ 5 million signing bonus, the only guaranteed money in his rookie contract.

Following his rookie year, Berroa's performance went down annually in on-base percentage, runs, slugging percentage, and stolen bases.

Following the election, Edward Greenspon, editor-in-chief of The Globe and Mail, noted that Trudeau would " be viewed as few other rookie MPs are — as a potential future prime minister — and scrutinized through that lens.

Following his rookie season with the Vancouver Canucks, Daniel made his third World Championships appearance, in 2001 in Germany.

Following his rookie season with the Vancouver Canucks, Henrik made his third World Championships appearance, in 2001 in Germany.

Following his rookie campaign, his status in the Steel City became even more tenuous when the Steelers acquired future Hall of Famer Bobby Layne.

Following his rookie season with the Generals, he was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft with their sixth pick, 107th overall.

Following this, Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine benched Youkilis in favor of up-and-coming rookie Will Middlebrooks.

Following the draft, Wright began his professional career with the Burlington Indians, the team's rookie league affiliate in the Appalachian League.

Following a shaky performance in the 1985 season-opener, he was benched and replaced by rookie Randall Cunningham in Week 2 ; Jaworski subsequently regained the starter's role and performed well, earning NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors in Week 7.

Following the retirement of Steve McNair, Boller faced a three way battle for the starting job between himself, former Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith, and rookie Flacco, who was drafted with the Ravens ' first round draft choice.

Following his rookie season in Finland, Lumme was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the 3rd round ( 57th overall ) of the 1986 NHL Entry Draft.

Following a somewhat successful rookie campaign, Jackson was hampered by injuries and team expectations in 2001, missing a total of 45 games.

Following his successful rookie season, Urlacher was able to gain popularity with the fans.

Following the season his two-year contract was renewed after upping his rookie averages of 7. 3 points and 6. 3 rebounds to 10. 9 and 9. 1 in his second season.

Following the trade, Tanti immediately became a full-time NHLer and recorded 8 goals and 16 points over 39 games as a rookie.

Following the 2005 season, Branch entered the final year of his five-year rookie contract signed in 2002, with his base salary scheduled to be $ 1. 045 million in 2006.

Following the franchise's relocation to Canada, he made his NHL debut in 1980 and was an original member of the Calgary Flames, scoring 38 points in his rookie season.

Following his impressive rookie season, Crozier missed 6 games due to pancreatitis.

Following a September call-up in 2003, Lowry enjoyed a very successful partial rookie year for the Giants in, going 6-0, and finishing with a 3. 82 ERA in fourteen starts.

" Following his rookie NHL season, Hudler spent time during the off-season training with fellow NHLers Chris Chelios, Mathieu Schneider, and Rob Blake in Southern California.

Following his rookie campaign, Marshall's contract ended with the Destroyers and he entered the free agent market.

Following his rookie season, Swisher improved in most offensive categories.