Category: Hockey
Tavares and Nylander sidelined due to illness
[ad_1] It appears something is going on in the Toronto Maple Leafs locker room. Two key players, John Tavares and William Nylander, have been sidelined due to illness. While Tavares seems to be getting better, Nylander seems to be coming down with an illness of his own. The hope is that this doesn’t spread to…
Columbus Blue Jackets and Florida Panthers Pay Tribute to Johnny Gaudreau with Puck Drop Ceremony
[ad_1] The Columbus Blue Jackets and Florida Panthers honored the late Johnny Gaudreau in an emotional tribute as Tuesday’s game kicked off. For the Blue Jackets, the tributes began earlier in the afternoon and ahead of their home opener. The Panthers joined in when the game officially began. It was a heartbreaking, but beautiful moment….
Juraj Slafkovsky poised for offensive breakout with Canadiens
[ad_1] Despite a slow start to the 2024-25 NHL season, Juraj Slafkovsky is quickly becoming a key player for the Montreal Canadiens. In his second full NHL season, he has four points in four games, including a goal and three assists. Showing significant progress, he has accumulated 36 points over his last 39 games, indicating…
Insider Perspectives from Craig Berube: Analyzing the Maple Leafs’ Defensive Line
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs’ defense was crucial in their 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The ice time distribution among defensemen revealed interesting strategies, particularly as Coach Craig Berube navigates early games. Coach Berube is still learning about the Maple Leafs and their defensemen. How are Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jake McCabe, Morgan Rielly, and his…
Oilers Shake Up Lines Before Facing Flyers
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers are going back to the tried and true formula that is stacking the top line with their elite stars. Coming out of practice on Tuesday, head coach Kris Knoblauch loaded up the Oilers’ number one line, slotting Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid, and Zach Hyman together. The line changes are likely meant…
Eastern Conference Teams Showcase Fresh Appearances
[ad_1] Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer AHL rosters continue to take shape, and opening weekend is in the books. Eight teams across the league have new head coaches, and every team has a new-look roster to one degree or another. The first several weeks of the AHL season are for building familiarity among new personnel,…
Is There a Trend of Fans Urging Oilers to Make Drastic Coaching Move?
[ad_1] As the Edmonton Oilers sit at the bottom of the NHL standings with an 0-3 record, the panic among fans is already setting in, apparently fueling calls from some fans for an early coaching change. In a recent article for The Athletic, Allan Mitchell highlighted the swirling rumors that new GM Stan Bowman might…
Analysis: Senators’ 8-7 OT Win Over Kings: 3 Important Points to Consider
[ad_1] In one of the most back-and-forth games of the season, the Ottawa Senators edged the Los Angeles Kings 8-7 in an overtime thriller. Among the key takeaways, Josh Norris played the hero for the Senators, scoring the game-winner just 56 seconds into OT to cap off his two-goal performance. This high-scoring game was full…
Two-Day U16 Men’s Hockey Camp Held in Sheffield
[ad_1] A Great Britain Under-16 Men’s camp was held in Sheffield this week. Two on-ice sessions took place each day at the Bauer Arena in iceSheffied, along with classroom-based sessions as part of the camp. Take a look at some of the images captured during the past two days in our photo gallery. [ad_2]
Analysis: Canadiens Suffer Defeat Against Penguins, Key Insights Revealed
[ad_1] After two strong performances, the Montreal Canadiens hit a stumbling block in a 6-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. While there were some bright spots, including a continued power-play streak and some spirited play from the younger players, Montreal couldn’t keep pace with Pittsburgh’s offensive depth. Here are three key takeaways from the game….