Category: Hockey
Avs’ Jonathan Drouin Out First Round of Playoffs After Odd Injury
[ad_1] The Colorado Avalanche have announced that forward Jonathan Drouin is out for the first round versus the Winnipeg Jets with a lower-body injury. Obviously, this is not good news as Drouin was set to be a big part of the Avs’ offense, having scored 56 points this season for the team. Drouin was injured…
Bears’ Shepard, Stevenson win Hap Holmes Award | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Hunter Shepard and Clay Stevenson of the Hershey Bears are the recipients of the Harry “Hap” Holmes Memorial Award for the 2023-24 season. Since 1972, the award has been presented to the goaltender(s) on the team which allows the fewest goals per game in the…
Projected Game 1 Lineups For Maple Leafs vs. the Bruins
[ad_1] As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for Game 1 of their first-round series against the Boston Bruins, the practice lineup on Friday offered insights into potential configurations and defensive pairings. However, the actual lineup for tonight’s game could be subject to changes based on player availability and injuries. In short, we don’t know…
Mark Stone Cleared For Full Contact at Golden Knights’ Practice
[ad_1] Now that the drama in Arizona seems to have been resolved (at least for now), the longest-running joke in the NHL has to be the injury status of Mark Stone and the Vegas Golden Knights’ continual abuse of an LTIR loophole that allows Stone to return every year for Game 1 of the playoffs….
Barracuda’s Sabourin, Rocket’s Roy suspended | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee today announced the following suspensions: San Jose Barracuda forward Scott Sabourin has been suspended for three (3) games as a consequence of his actions in a game at Tucson on Apr. 19. Sabourin will miss San Jose’s final game of the season tonight (Apr….
Evander Kane Still Out For Oilers, Only Player to Miss Practice
[ad_1] Evander Kane of the Edmonton Oilers is still out, not on the ice as the team took to a Saturday morning skate ahead of their first-round series matchup versus the Los Angeles Kings on Monday. Is he going to be able to go? If not, what is the plan for the Oilers and how…
Nylander Clarifies Injury Rumors as Game 1 Status Still Uncertain
[ad_1] As injury rumors circulate, it’s unclear if William Nylander will play for the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1 on Saturday night. He’s dealing with a “tweak” according to TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger. That’s about all anyone from the organization will reveal. What Nylander did want to clarify is that he didn’t suffer…
Don’t Forget Martin Jones’ Part in the Maple Leafs Success
[ad_1] As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare for Game 1 of their first-round series with the Boson Bruins, it’s easy to look forward to the goalie matchups that might ensue. Will Joseph Woll or Ilya Samsonov be the team’s starter? Can one or both of these goalies carry the team to first-round success? However, throughout…
Dubas Discusses Penguins’ Future: Crosby, Letang, and Graves
[ad_1] Kyle Dubas held his post-season avail on Friday and offered news on some of the biggest storylines that will be followed out of Pittsburgh this offseason. Key among them, Dubas talked about Sidney Crosby‘s future with the team, Kris Letang‘s injury situation, and the unexpected poor play of defenseman Ryan Graves. When it came…
Checkers’ Knight voted winner of Fred T. Hunt Award | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Spencer Knight of the Charlotte Checkers is the 2023-24 winner of the Fred T. Hunt Memorial Award as the AHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of sportsmanship, determination and dedication to hockey. The award is voted on by coaches, players and members of…