Category: Hockey
Insiders Say Trade Interest in Flames’ Noah Hanifin Intensifying
The Calgary Flames face a busy trade deadline this March, prompting many to question the future of 27-year-old defenseman Noah Hanifin, who is a pending unrestricted free agent this offseason. Hanifin is a smooth-skating, top-four defenseman in the middle of his prime. Many Flames fans would have loved to see the Boston native sign a…
Oilers Auditions for Top-Six Winger Meant to Solve Deadline Crisis
According to TSN’s Ryan Rishaug, the Edmonton Oilers are holding “open auditions” in an attempt to find a permanent solution for their second line. The idea is to find a winger who can regularly play alongside Leon Draisaitl and if they can find someone, it could eliminate the need to spend big at the NHL…
What to Do With Ilya Samsonov?
In mid-December of 2023, goalie Ilya Samsonov found himself in a significant slump. The downward spiral was so overwhelmingly bad that it sparked concerns about his future as a quality goaltender for his Toronto Maple Leafs. Following a disappointing 6-5 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on December 29, Samsonov’s performance came under intense scrutiny….
Matthews Goes for 50 as Maple Leafs Face Struggling Coyotes
Tonight marks a crucial game for both the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Arizona Coyotes. Auston Matthews has been on fire and looks to continue his fantastic play tonight against the Coyotes. Matthews has the chance to set a record as the fastest active player to reach 50 goals. The way he’s playing, and against…
Condors in thick of Pacific race heading into busy stretch | TheAHL.com
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer The Bakersfield Condors have hit the AHL season’s stretch drive. Ahead of them is a packed schedule that includes 16 games in March, 27 games total over the last 58 days of their regular season. Whether or not they can put the pedal down remains to be seen, but pulling…
Oilers Eye Wingers for Draisaitl
In their pursuit of strengthening the top six forward positions, the Edmonton Oilers are actively exploring potential trade options, with a particular focus on adding depth and skill to complement stars like Leon Draisaitl. The current roster boasts players like Warren Foegele, Ryan McLeod, and newcomer Corey Perry, who can fill the sixth top-six forward…
Will Senators Address Goaltending Woes at Trade NHL Deadline?
As the March 8th NHL Trade Deadline rapidly approaches, the Ottawa Senators find themselves in an all-too-familiar position. They sit well outside the playoff race and are already looking towards the off-season. This was the year in which many people expected the Senators to finally take their collective next step as a group and reach…
Panthers Defeat Senators 3-2 in Overtime Thriller
In a game where the Florida Panthers were looking to continue their dominance this season, they took on the struggling Ottawa Senators. The Panthers sit second in the Atlantic Division while the Senators sit dead last in the Atlantic. Florida did defeat Ottawa; however, in what should have been a one-sided game, the Sens made…
How Could a Flames Markstrom Trade Impact Dustin Wolf?
As the NHL trade deadline draws nearer, Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy has some difficult decisions to make. One of the most anticipated trade rumors floating around is whether the Flames will be moving Jacob Markstrom or not. This decision would have a significant impact on the Flames and how the rest of their season…
Does Marc-Andre Fleury make sense for the Maple Leafs?
While the Toronto Maple Leafs are doing well as of late, there are still some question marks on whether they can even win the Stanley Cup with what they got this season. With how good both the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference teams have been doing, the Leafs need to get better if they want…