Category: Hockey
Strategic Plan to Strengthen the Maple Leafs’ Defense for the 2024-25 Season
[ad_1] As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for the 2024-25 regular season, a strong defense is the cornerstone of any winning team. It is essential for shutting down opponents’ offensive threats, minimizing goals against, and providing a solid foundation for success. Assessing the Maple Leafs’ defense reveals both strengths and areas in dire need…
Should the Flames Pursue Asset Acquisition Through Bad Contracts?
[ad_1] The Calgary Flames are projected to have around $20 million in cap space this offseason as they embark on a retool/rebuild process with a focus on developing their young players. MacKenzie Weegar expressed his excitement for the team’s future in a recent interview, acknowledging that the Flames may not be competitive in the immediate…
Was Referee Mistaken in Knee-on-Knee Call Against Foegele Based on New Angle?
[ad_1] Warren Foegele received a 5-minute major and a game misconduct for a knee-on-knee hit in the Stanley Cup Final. Despite not facing any supplemental discipline, he may return to the lineup for Game 3 as the Edmonton Oilers aim to bounce back from being down 2-0 in the series. Following the hit, there was…
Bears and Monsters Face Winner-Takes-All Game 7 | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer The Cleveland Monsters have come this far. One mammoth step remains tonight, however, when the Eastern Conference Finals conclude one way or the other in Game 7 at Giant Center in Hershey (7 ET, AHLTV, NHL Network). Once down three games to none in the series, the Monsters have…
Toronto Maple Leafs Postponing Timothy Liljegren Contract Negotiations
[ad_1] As reported by Joshua Kloke of The Athletic, the Toronto Maple Leafs are approaching a pivotal period regarding the futures of their four restricted free agents (RFAs): Timothy Liljegren, Nick Robertson, Connor Dewar, and Noah Gregor. While all four players were key contributors last season, their long-term fit with the team remains uncertain. In…
Brad Larsen Joins Flames as Assistant Coach
[ad_1] The Calgary Flames have hired Brad Larsen as an assistant coach, the team announced Tuesday evening. He will replace Marc Savard, who mutually parted ways with the organization in May. Larsen, 46, has been coaching in the NHL for nine seasons, spending his whole time with the Columbus Blue Jackets organization. He was an…
AHL Daily Roundup: June 12, 2024 | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] The Monsters blue line got a boost in Game 6 when Jake Christiansen returned to the back end for the first time since May 3. Christiansen delivered the overtime winner to force the deciding Game 7 tonight at Giant Center. Head coach Trent Vogelhuber paired Christiansen with rookie Denton Mateychuk, who was playing just…
McDavid, Hyman, Bouchard of Oilers Aim to Make NHL Playoff History
[ad_1] Despite Saturday’s shutout loss, many Edmonton Oilers players look to break several single-year playoff records. Connor McDavid, Zach Hyman, and Evan Bouchard are all within inches of cementing their names in the NHL history books. On the cusp of having the most prolific playoff performances in NHL history, a total of 76 points have…
Toronto Maple Leafs Should Name Joseph Woll as Starting Goalie
[ad_1] Rumors are swirling that the Toronto Maple Leafs might be interested in acquiring veteran goaltender Jacob Markstrom from the Calgary Flames. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman recently suggested that Toronto could be eyeing Markstrom, partly due to his history with Leafs GM Brad Treliving, who signed him in Calgary. While the idea of a Markstrom-Woll tandem…
What is the Primary Question Facing the Maple Leafs in the 2024-25 Season?
[ad_1] Amidst the final stages of the NHL season, with the Stanley Cup Final coming to a close, the Toronto Maple Leafs are planning several changes. Before the 2024-25 regular season, they must put together a roster by signing and re-signing players, filling in gaps the team needs, and answering several roster questions. In short,…