Category: Hockey
Uncertainty Surrounds Rod Brind’Amour’s Future as Coach of the Carolina Hurricanes
[ad_1] As per TSN’s Darren Dreger, Rod Brind’Amour staying on as the head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes is not a given. The uber-popular and extremely effective coach just took his team past the first round of the 2023-24 post-season against the New York Islanders, but a lot of talk as they get ready for…
Top NHL Coaches Discuss Strategies to Shut Down Oilers Power Play
[ad_1] In a recent article by The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, the journalist and NHL insider spoke with a number of the NHL’s great all-time defenders and asked them a simple question: How would you stop the Oilers power play? A power play that is clicking at a 53% success rate this series against the Los…
Morning Warm-Up: AHL News and Updates for May 1st, 2024 | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Cody Hodgson‘s brief but impactful stint with the Milwaukee Admirals caught the attention of many. Selected as the 10th overall pick in the 2008 NHL Draft, Hodgson had been away from the game since 2016 due to a health condition. However, he returned to the ice on Jan. 17 with a professional tryout agreement…
Flames’ GM Craig Conroy Continues to Prioritize Youth Talent
[ad_1] In a tumultuous season for the Calgary Flames, one bright spot has been the emergence of a new youth movement within the team. Flames GM Craig Conroy, in his introductory press conference, emphasized the importance of integrating younger players into the lineup, a promise he has fulfilled admirably. This shift began with the acquisition…
Knies and Woll Prove Heroic in Game 5
[ad_1] In an elimination must-win game for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Matthew Knies and goaltender Joseph Woll emerged as the overtime heroes, propelling the team to a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins in Game 5. The Maple Leafs, without Auston Matthews, didn’t just need a win; they needed to spin the narrative after…
Hurricanes secure series victory over Islanders with late goal surge
[ad_1] In an often wild Game 5, the Carolina Hurricanes secured their ticket to the next round of the playoffs with a remarkable 6-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. The Hurricanes’ victory was punctuated by a series of rapid-fire goals in the third period, along with a bizarre penalty shot conversion…
NHL Analyst Praises McDavid’s Exceptional Achievement as a Game-Changing Performance
[ad_1] NHL analyst and former player Mike Rupp was on the Jim Rome Show this week and talked about Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers and how they are a favorite to win the Stanley Cup. One of the things Rupp pointed to, as many often do, was the play of Connor McDavid. But, Rupp…
Tampa Bay Lightning Expected to Present Steven Stamkos with Ultimatum: ‘Take It or Leave It’
[ad_1] With the Tampa Bay Lightning officially out of the 2024 NHL Playoffs, the focus will shift to the status of captain Steven Stamkos. A pending UFA who hasn’t convinced the franchise to treat him like a priority and offer him an extension, Stamkos stayed on the bench after the Game 5 loss to Florida,…
Goalie News for 2024 NHL Playoffs: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Kings, Oilers
[ad_1] As the 2024 NHL Playoffs continue, goalie news is front and center for a lot of teams. There have been injuries, changes, struggles, and more as teams try to close out or stay alive in their respective series. Updates on Tuesday surround the Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and more. Canucks Going Back to…
Hockey Roster Shakeups: Who’s Making the Cut?
[ad_1] Before the puck drops ahead of the crucial Game 5 matchup against the Boston Bruins, the Toronto Maple Leafs face some key roster decisions and uncertainties. There is speculation surrounding which goaltender will get the start, if Auston Matthews will be well enough to play, and what depth forwards will get the nod. Here’s…