Category: Hockey
Daily Report from the AHL: June 16, 2024
[ad_1] After backing up Joey Daccord on the Firebirds’ run to Game 7 of the Calder Cup Finals last year, the net belongs to Chris Driedger this year. He has played every minute of the postseason so far, including Friday’s 4-3 win in Game 1 the Finals rematch against the Bears on Friday. When the Bears…
Edmonton Oilers Dominate Florida Panthers 8-1 in Game 4 to Stay Alive in Stanley Cup Playoffs
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers kept their Stanley Cup hopes alive with a resounding 8-1 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. Facing elimination, the Oilers delivered a dominant performance, chasing Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky from the net. “Everyone is human,” Oilers winger Zach Hyman said. “You have to keep…
Nurse’s Playoff Statistics Fail to Meet Expectations
[ad_1] Already a polarizing player thanks to the size of his contract, Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse has come under extra scrutiny in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs. Considering he holds a +/- of -14, the worst +/- in the entirety of the 2024 playoffs, one can see why. As Nurse’s costly mistakes continue to…
Hayden’s Outstanding Playoffs Propelling Firebirds to Success | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Some players are just built to play in June. “It’s a different game in the playoffs,” Coachella Valley Firebirds goaltender Chris Driedger said. “[Fewer] skilled tic-tac-toe plays and a little more bringing out the shovels and taking it to the net.” Firebirds forward John Hayden is one of those…
The Influence of Keefe’s History and Berube’s Arrival on the Maple Leafs
[ad_1] It’s challenging to fully assess what kind of coach Sheldon Keefe could have been had he not followed Mike Babcock. When Keefe took over, his primary goal was to be the antithesis of Babcock, the taskmaster whose forceful will had alienated the team. The players had stopped responding to Babcock, so Keefe had to…
Maple Leafs Take Patient Approach with Marner Trade Situation, Keeping Options Open
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs are currently uncertain about trading Mitch Marner, with no definitive decision made yet, says NHL insider Chris Johnston. He explains that despite all of the talk surrounding the forward, the Maple Leafs are not actively pursuing a trade for Marner and have not asked him for a list of potential…
Potential Trade Destinations for Calgary Flames’ Goaltender Jacob Markstrom
[ad_1] Jacob Markstrom Trade Rumors: Potential Landing Spots Jacob Markstrom is one of the biggest names available on the trade market. The 34-year-old goaltender had a bounce-back season with the Calgary Flames, raising his trade value. Given the Flames’ current situation, a trade involving Markstrom makes sense. Acquiring assets for an aging goaltender during a…
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Report: Oilers Finalize Contracts for Draisaitl, McDavid, and Bouchard
[ad_1] NHL insider Frank Seravalli of the Daily Faceoff hinted on Friday that the Edmonton Oilers will sign Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid, and Evan Bouchard, paying a combined $40 million annually. In conversation with Oilers Now host and color commentator for the Oilers, Bob Stauffer, Draisaitl’s camp is aiming for a long-term contract rather than…
Firebirds Strike First in Championship Series | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] HERSHEY, Pa. (theahl.com) … John Hayden and Ryan Winterton scored twice apiece as the Coachella Valley Firebirds opened the 2024 Calder Cup Finals with a 4-3 win over the Hershey Bears at Giant Center on Friday night. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is set for Sunday (5 ET, AHLTV, NHL Network). Hayden, who…
Despite 3-0 Deficit, Oilers Maintain Faith in Stanley Cup Final
[ad_1] Despite Odds, Oilers Remain Hopeful in Stanley Cup Final Despite being down 3-0 in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers, the Edmonton Oilers remain steadfast in their belief that they can turn the series around. The team acknowledges the challenges they’ve faced but remains optimistic about their chances. “There’s a lot of…