Category: Hockey
Revisiting Oilers Second-Best Trade By Holland: Foegele for Bear
[ad_1] Back in July of 2021, in an emotional move that stirred both excitement and skepticism among Edmonton Oilers fans, General Manager Ken Holland orchestrated a trade that has proven to be a definitive win for the team. The deal sent polarizing defenseman Ethan Bear packing to the Carolina Hurricanes in return for Warren Foegele….
Game 1 of the Playoffs
[ad_1] One key question looms as the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for the postseason. Which defensemen will make the starting lineup for Game One? With a roster boasting nine defensemen, there’s plenty of speculation about who will get the nod and what the pairings will be. Related: 3 Looming Questions as the Maple Leafs…
NHL Officially Approves Sale Of Coyotes and Move to Utah
[ad_1] The sale of the Arizona Coyotes to Utah has been formally approved by the NHL’s Board of Governors, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Pierre LeBrun of TSN, and Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, among others. The vote received unanimous support from the board and the NHL has promptly released their first statement on this transition….
Flames’ Yegor Sharangovich Has Proved His Worth This Season
[ad_1] Despite the Calgary Flames not qualifying for the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs, a lot of positive aspects can be taken from this season. One of these bright spots has to be Yegor Sharangovich, who has emerged as a big piece to be included in this Flames’ retool. The 25-year-old forward from Belarus has had…
What to Expect From Canucks vs. Predators Playoff Series
[ad_1] With the Dallas Stars’ clinching the Western Conference title with their 2-1 victory on Wednesday, the second Western Conference playoff matchup was determined; the two teams: the Vancouver Canucks and the Nashville Predators. The Canucks (50-22-9) will have the home ice advantage against the Predators (47-30-5) in the first round of the 2024 Stanley…
McDavid’s Even-Strength Production Powers Oilers’ Success
[ad_1] Edmonton Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid continues to be a threat whenever he is on the ice, no matter the circumstances. After coming off a season where the Oilers had the best power play percentage in all of NHL history, McDavid significantly raised his even-strength production this season. As McDavid remains dominant at even strength,…
2023-24 AHL First, Second All-Star Teams unveiled | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today the 2023-24 AHL First and Second All-Star Teams, as voted by AHL coaches, players and media in each of the league’s 32 member cities. 2023-24 AHL First All-Star TeamGoaltender ― Hunter Shepard, Hershey Bears (33 GP, 27-3-3, 1.75 GAA, .929 SV%, 5 SO)Defenseman ― Kyle…
Chychrun’s Response to Senators’ Future Question Hints at Trade
[ad_1] There was plenty of speculation that Jakob Chychrun might be on the move at this past year’s NHL Trade Deadline. He wasn’t dealt, even though his future in Ottawa seemed less than clear. Speaking with the media on Thursday as the Senators were clearing out of their lockers and leaving for their respective offseasons,…
Condors’ Malone announces retirement | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Photo: Mark Nessia Bakersfield Condors captain Brad Malone has announced that he will retire from professional hockey following the conclusion of the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs. Malone, who has been with Bakersfield since 2017, is the longest-serving captain in Condors history. “It has been a 20-year journey since I left home, and this is…
Canucks Sign Vasily Podkolzin to 2-Year Extension
[ad_1] The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Vasily Podkolzin on a two-year contract extension confirmed General Manager Patrik Allvin on Thursday. The club has agreed to terms with the forward, paying him $1 million per season for the next two seasons. It’s a one-way deal, meaning he will get paid his $1 million whether he’s…