Category: Hockey
Will the Oilers be able to neutralize the Panthers’ ‘Rat Trick’ mystique?
[ad_1] Undoubtedly, the Florida Panthers are looking for some “rat trick” magic against the Edmonton Oilers. The Panthers’ tradition of throwing plastic rats onto the ice is a beloved and unique aspect of the team’s history, dating back to a remarkable season in the mid-1990s. ##The Origins of the Florida Panthers Here’s a look at…
Hurricanes Looking to Trade Jake Guentzel’s Rights
[ad_1] The Carolina Hurricanes are reportedly shopping Jake Guentzel’s rights. The team would like to re-sign him, but the feeling is the forward intends to test the free agent market. If that’s the case, Carolina would like to recoup some of what it took to acquire him at the trade deadline. Per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman,…
Oilers Turn to Warren Foegele for Inspiration in Stanley Cup Finals
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers are making strategic changes ahead of their Stanley Cup Final opener, with head coach Kris Knoblauch confirming that both Philip Broberg and Warren Foegele will be in the lineup for Game 1 on Saturday night. Foegele, who had a career-high season with 20 goals and 41 points, is expected to bring…
AHL Daily Roundup: June 8, 2024 – Latest News and Updates | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] “I believe, and our team believes, that we can beat anybody in one game,” Monsters head coach Trent Vogelhuber told reporters after Thursday’s 3-2 win against Hershey in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Facing elimination, the Monsters proved Vogelhuber’s words to be true. Now they have a chance to do it again…
Evander Kane of the Oilers Shares Exciting Injury Update Before Game 1
[ad_1] Evander Kane expressed gratitude for the week off between the Western Conference Final and the Stanley Cup Final. Dealing with an injury and a lacerated spleen, Kane has benefited from the rest. Although he is expected to play on the second line for the Oilers on Saturday, Kane suggested that his lineup spot is…
Which NHL Player Is the Most Physically Fit?
[ad_1] As the Toronto Maple Leafs’ season concluded a month ago with an opening-round series loss to the Boston Bruins, some players quickly transitioned to the international stage. One such player is David Kämpf, who recently represented Czechia at the Men’s World Hockey Championship. Kämpf played a pivotal role, scoring two goals and five assists…
Do Not Underestimate Cole Eiserman in the NHL Draft: Here’s Why
[ad_1] At the start of the 2023-2024 season, the 2024 NHL draft consensus first overall pick spot wasn’t up for debate. Macklin Celebrini had been at the top of the class ever since his unreal campaign in the USHL, one year prior. Right behind him in the rankings was Cole Eiserman. Throughout the year, his…
Edmonton Oilers Experimenting with Fresh Line Combinations in Game 1 Against Florida Panthers
[ad_1] It appears the Edmonton Oilers are gearing up to play a heavier, more physical style of hockey in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. The series is set to start on Saturday, June 8 and Friday’s practice offered some interesting teases. The Florida Panthers are a more physical and heavy forechecking team than…
Lindholm Turns Down Long-Term Contract Offer from Vancouver Canucks, Sources Say
[ad_1] The Vancouver Canucks are reportedly ready to offer pending unrestricted free agent center Elias Lindholm a seven-year contract extension worth $7 million annually, according to Elliotte Friedman on “32 Thoughts.” This is a notable decrease from Lindholm’s previous contract expectations, which were around $9 million annually last fall. It also appears Lindholm is set…
Former AHL players preparing to face off in Stanley Cup Final
[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are prepared to compete for the Stanley Cup, and both teams have a significant number of American Hockey League graduates on their rosters. The Oilers, affiliated with the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors, have made it to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006…