Category: Hockey
Smith, a veteran forward, signs with Bears in latest move | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Photo: Ashley Potts The Hershey Bears have signed forward Dalton Smith to an American Hockey League contract for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. Smith skated in 49 games for the AHL’s Colorado Eagles last season, recording one goal and four assists. In 490 career AHL contests with Colorado, Rochester, Lehigh Valley, Providence, Syracuse…
Toronto Maple Leafs Will Prioritize Development of Joseph Woll and John Tavares Focused on Improving Health
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs are becoming known for being cautious about player injuries. Head coach Craig Berube emphasizes this approach regarding key players John Tavares and Joseph Woll. With the early season in full swing, the team has shown that it prioritizes its players’ health and long-term contributions. In his recent comments in the…
Oilers Face Troubling Trend in Early Season Numbers
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers have stumbled out of the gate in the 2024-25 season, posting a concerning 0-3 record. TSN columnist Travis Yost has taken a closer look at the numbers behind this slow start, revealing some alarming trends. Through the first three games, Edmonton has been outscored by 12 goals, but Yost points out…
Calgary Flames’ General Manager Reveals Key to Jonathan Huberdeau’s Resurgence
[ad_1] Jonathan Huberdeau’s early resurgence has been a key factor in the Calgary Flames’ hot start to the 2024-25 season. After a challenging 2023-24 campaign, in which the weight of his $10.5 million per season contract often seemed to affect his play, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic got into a discussion about the adjustments Huberdeau…
Recap of NHL Trade Rumors: October 14, 2024
[ad_1] NHL Trade Talk Recap In today’s NHL Trade Talk Recap, today’s rundown covers the Toronto Maple Leafs and trade talk, the Edmonton Oilers’ early slump, Linus Ullmark is out for the Ottawa Senators, and Ville Husso cleared waivers for the Detroit Red Wings. Here’s a summary of today’s top NHL stories, covering team developments,…
Analyzing the Reasons for the Oilers’ Disappointing Season Opener
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers entered the season as a popular Stanley Cup contender. However, the team has stumbled out of the gate, raising questions about their potential. Led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the Oilers have appeared sluggish in their first three games. In the video below, Elliotte Friedman, a respected hockey insider, recently…
Cap Troubles and Subpar Performance Result in Red Wings Placing Husso on Waivers
[ad_1] In a surprising but perhaps inevitable move, the Detroit Red Wings placed goaltender Ville Husso on waivers to loan him to their AHL affiliate. Two years ago, the Red Wings acquired Husso from the St. Louis Blues, believing he would stabilize their goaltending. With a hefty $4.75 million AAV contract hanging in the balance,…
Ranking the Top Six Maple Leafs Players Through Three Games
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs have started their 2024-25 season with a 2-1-0 record, collecting four points in three games. While there have been some defensive hiccups and power-play struggles, the team’s offensive firepower and critical performances from several players have fueled their early success. In other words, except for one superstar, their best players…
8 Teams in Discussion for Potential Trade Involving Maple Leafs’ Timothy Liljegren
[ad_1] Columnist Josh Wegman of The Score recently highlighted five potential landing spots for Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren, who has been a healthy scratch in the team’s first three games. He’s not the only columnist coming up with trade speculation as insiders and analysts are trying to make the pieces make sense. Despite…
Yaroslav Askarov Impresses in Debut with San Jose Sharks, foreshadowing a bright future for the team
[ad_1] Yaroslav Askarov had no shortage of critics this past summer when word came out that he desired a trade out of the Nashville Predators organization. Nashville had selected Askarov 11th overall in the 2021 NHL Draft before stationing him for two seasons with the Milwaukee Admirals. The Milwaukee-to-Nashville pipeline has pumped out prospect after…