Category: Hockey
Blue Jackets acquire Nylander from Penguins | TheAHL.com
The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired left wing Alex Nylander and a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for right wing Emil Bemstrom. Nylander has recorded team highs with 17 goals and 32 points in 43 games with the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins this season. He has also…
Canadiens Claim Colin White Off From Penguins Off of Waivers
The Montreal Canadiens have made a noteworthy, but intriguing move by claiming forward Colin White off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday. White, who has remained without a point in 11 games this season, caught the attention of the Canadiens as a depth piece. Once deciding to make the claim, forward Brandon Gignac was…
Penguins Explored Trades, Prepared for a Huge Sell-Off
During his inaugural offseason with the Pittsburgh Penguins, General Manager Kyle Dubas pursued the high-profile Erik Karlsson deal. The anticipated impact of adding Karlsson to the roster has offered the push forward the organization needed, leaving the Penguins outside the Stanley Cup Playoff picture. Now, facing the need for a course correction, Dubas is reportedly…
Milic embracing season of new experiences | TheAHL.com
by Anthony Fusco | AHL On The Beat The ability to embrace new experiences is a critical skill for Thomas Milic. No matter where the rookie netminder has played, whether it was Seattle in the WHL, Norfolk in the ECHL, Manitoba in the AHL or internationally for Canada, the goaltender is committed to using each…
Oilers Hit Huge Hurdle in Attempts To Trade For Jake Guentzel
As per multiple insider reports, it is no secret that the Edmonton Oilers have their hooks in the water on a lot of players at this season’s NHL Trade Deadline. With a possible need to upgrade the blue line, and some recent questions in goal, they don’t just need a top-six forward. Still, that second-line…
Maple Leafs’ Matthews Records Goals 50 & 51 at Home in Arizona
Of the five games the Toronto Maple Leafs have won with Morgan Rielly on the shelf, this wasn’t the easiest. Still, the team finally took over and scored a 6-3 win over the Arizona Coyotes on the road in Phoenix. However, two Maple Leafs first-line players – Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies – are local…
Flames Among Five Teams Interested In Senators’ Jakob Chychrun
With the 2024 Trade Deadline rapidly approaching, several names have been popping up in trade rumors recently. Chris Tanev, Jake Guentzel, Jacob Markstrom, and Noah Hanifin are the biggest names available heading into the March 8th deadline. Still, Ottawa Senators’ defender Jakob Chychrun has reportedly been gaining interest from around the league recently. This includes…
A Target for the Maple Leafs?
Toronto needs to make a deep run in the playoffs this year, and adding impactful players at the deadline will be key. The Leafs’ defense is a problem, but strong center/wingers are always important. While there are factors to be considered, Nick Schmaltz could be a great addition to their depth chart. Among those factors,…
3 Takeaways from Oilers’ 6-5 Overtime Loss to Bruins
The Edmonton Oilers’ brief two-game winning streak ended tonight, as suffered a loss in overtime to the Boston Bruins by a 6-5 final. In terms of excitement, this game had plenty, as there was some physical play, and as the score indicates, a ton of goals. Related: Oilers Eyeing 5 Wingers for Draisaitl Ahead of…
Power Play Weapon for Oilers Out: Who Replaces Nugent-Hopkins
It looks like the Edmonton Oilers are going to have to make a go of their matchup with the Boston Bruins without one of their key power-play contributors and top special teams forwards. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was not on the ice for Wednesday’s practice and it is believed he’ll miss the game due to illness. While…