Category: Hockey
Fans Surprised by Ovechkin’s Offseason Weight-Gain Photo Going Viral
[ad_1] Alex Ovechkin, one of the NHL’s most iconic players, has always been known for his solid performance. With a big frame that makes him tougher than nails, he has been one of the most durable NHL stars over the past decade. However, some fans of the Washington Capitals are concerned after a quiet season…
Commending the 2023-24 Canucks for their Journey to Stanley Cup Contention
[ad_1] The Vancouver Canucks 2022-23 season was an example of proactive dysfunction. Given their trajectory heading into the 2023-24 season, few would have predicted their transformation into one of the NHL’s top teams and champions of the Pacific Division. What sparked this remarkable journey for the Canucks, and how can this turnaround be better understood?…
The AHL Finals Rematch: A Clash of Compelling Storylines
[ad_1] Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Dan Bylsma knows a juicy storyline when he sees it. It’s mid-June, and Bylsma’s Coachella Valley Firebirds are fighting with their new cross-country rival, the Hershey Bears, for the Calder Cup. Again. The AHL’s senior franchise versus its newest. Two fan bases that ranked in the top five of…
Canucks Considering Trading Mikheyev to Extend Dakota Joshua’s Contract
[ad_1] The Vancouver Canucks are actively exploring trade options for forward Ilya Mikheyev, according to reports from Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli and several league sources. Mikheyev, who signed a four-year deal with the Canucks in the summer of 2022, has two years remaining on his contract at an average annual value of $4.75 million. Patrick…
Fans Express Disappointment as Oilers’ Key Players Fall Silent in Stanley Cup Final
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers, known for their high-powered offense, have hit an unexpected roadblock in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. Despite dominating the regular season and earlier playoff rounds, the Oilers’ top five point scorers have failed to find the back of the net in the series. This sudden scoring drought by…
AHL Daily Recap: June 14, 2024 | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Firebirds rookie forward Shane Wright was a full practice participant yesterday at Giant Center. Wright, the fourth overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, missed the entire Western Conference Finals against Milwaukee being injured in Game 3 of the team’s division final with Ontario on May 17. He has a pair of goals to…
Panthers Edge Oilers in Game 3, Close in on Stanley Cup Victory
[ad_1] The Florida Panthers are one win away from claiming the Stanley Cup in 2024. As they prepare for Game 4, the Edmonton Oilers face a 0-3 deficit in the series. The Panthers aim to become the first team to achieve a clean sweep in the Stanley Cup Final since 1998. In Game 3, the…
Patrik Laine Rumored to Request Trade From Columbus Blue Jackets
[ad_1] Patrik Laine is poised to be put on the trade block this summer. TSN’s Pierre LeBrun has reported on Insider Trading that the Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to part ways with the Finnish winger and former second-overall pick. LeBrun stated: “He (Laine) would like to move on. His agent had conversations with the…
Kaapo Kakko Signs One-Year, $2.4M Contract with the Rangers
[ad_1] The New York Rangers have secured forward Kaapo Kakko for another year, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $2.4 million qualifying offer, as announced by President and General Manager Chris Drury on Thursday. This deal, which matches Kakko’s qualifying offer set for later this month, provides the Rangers with cost certainty and keeps the…
Reviving the Oilers’ Stalled Offense in the Stanley Cup Finals
[ad_1] The 2024 Stanley Cup finals have certainly lived up to their hype so far. With the Edmonton Oilers returning home empty-handed, some serious concerns have been raised. Most notable is the struggling offense of the Oilers. With disappointing performances in both games, many were left frustrated. This Florida Panthers team has certainly made work…