Category: Hockey
Auston Matthews’ Game 7 Status: Will he be on the ice?
[ad_1] In the lead-up to Game 7, the Toronto Maple Leafs are keeping fans on their toes regarding the potential participation of star center Auston Matthews. Head coach Sheldon Keefe‘s remarks during Saturday’s team skate provided little clarity on Matthews’ status for the pivotal match against the Boston Bruins. The Maple Leafs have won the…
Leon Draisaitl: A Defensive Force with Versatile Playmaking
[ad_1] Leon Draisaitl is known for his deadly one-timers on the Edmonton Oilers powerplay, but he also excels in backchecking. Over the years, he has evolved into a more well-rounded player, limiting high-danger chances and disrupting the opposition’s passing lanes. His defensive efforts are increasingly recognized for their impact on the game. During Round One,…
May 4, 2024: AHL Morning Update from TheAHL.com
[ad_1] The Belleville Senators Look to Regroup After Hectic Start to Playoffs The Belleville Senators have been non-stop for the past couple of weeks, finally securing a Calder Cup Playoff spot on Apr. 19, with just one game left in the regular season. Following that, they quickly shifted focus to a first-round series against Toronto,…
Winnipeg Jets at a Crossroads: What Lies Ahead After Disappointing Playoffs?
[ad_1] The Winnipeg Jets had an extremely disappointing end to their season. Losing to the Colorado Avalanche in five games, that ended a playoff run expected to go much further. This team was arguably Canada’s best team in the postseason, yet they were the first to be eliminated. What kinds of changes need to be…
Pittsburgh Penguins Part Ways with Assistant Coach Todd Reirden
[ad_1] The Pittsburgh Penguins have fired assistant coach Todd Reirden, as announced by the team on Friday. This decision follows rumors that GM Kyle Dubas was considering coaching changes, despite facing resistance from head coach Mike Sullivan. It also comes after the Penguins missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season, finishing fifth in the…
Kraken Express Disappointment Over Baseless Rumors Regarding Hakstol’s Departure
[ad_1] On Wednesday, Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis refuted reports from Emily Kaplan that important names on the Kraken roster told management they wouldn’t want to keep playing for the team if head coach Dave Hakstol returned. Contrary to these reports, the Kraken organization denies the existence of such conversations and expressed their disappointment…
Henrique and Kane Sit Out Practice for Edmonton Oilers
[ad_1] Evander Kane’s absence from practice likely isn’t a huge shock considering his sports hernia news and his missing practices prior to the series with the Los Angeles Kings, news that Adam Henrique is also out for the Oilers might come as a bit of a surprise. He was not on the ice with the…
Building a Strong Jack Adams Case for Edmonton Oilers Coach Kris Knoblauch
[ad_1] Despite an impressive coaching performance by Kris Knoblauch of the Edmonton Oilers, he finds himself excluded from the finalists for the 2023-24 Jack Adams Award. The three finalists announced on Friday– Rick Bowness (Winnipeg Jets), Andrew Brunette (Nashville Predators), and Rick Tocchet (Vancouver Canucks) — have undeniably accomplished commendable feats. That said, Knoblauch’s omission…
Great Britain Announces World Championship Team – IHUK
[ad_1] Great Britain has confirmed their 25-player team for the World Championship in Czechia which starts next weekend. In a squad for the first time after playing in February’s Olympic Qualifiers, Sean Norris and Cole Shudra join the team. Meanwhile, netminder Lucas Brine receives his first full international call-up following his role as back-up in…
Hellebuyck Describes Playoff Performance vs Avs as “Extraordinary”
[ad_1] In the 2023-24 NHL season, it could be argued that the Winnipeg Jets’ starting goalie Connor Hellebuyck was the best goaltender of the campaign. Considering the noticeable increase in goals scored this year, he probably had the best season of his career. On April 29th it was announced he would be up for nomination…