Category: Hockey
Can the Lightning Strike and Tampa Land Noah Hanifin?
In the latest update on Noah Hanifin’s trade situation, Chris Johnston of TSN shed light on the ongoing negotiations. On Tuesday, Johnston provided insight into the 27-year-old defenseman’s future, indicating that while there might still be an effort to reach an agreement, it’s increasingly likely that Hanifin will be traded before the deadline. The latest…
Oilers Considering Trade Options, Including Ducks’ Adam Henrique
There’s no shortage of trade deadline speculation with just two weeks to go before the March 8 deadline date. As the NHL trade deadline looms, the Edmonton Oilers are actively considering options to bolster their roster. According to Darren Dreger, the Oilers’ ideal scenario involves adding a forward to complement star player Leon Draisaitl in…
Admirals win 17th in a row | TheAHL.com
Photo: Jonathan Kozub Liam Foudy’s go-ahead goal with 13:17 left in regulation sent the Milwaukee Admirals to a 4-3 win over the Manitoba Moose on Monday afternoon at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg. With their 17th consecutive victory, the Admirals have tied the 2004-05 Philadelphia Phantoms and the 2018-19 Bakersfield Condors for the second-longest winning streak…
Stuart Skinner Appears to Have Lost Some of His Confidence
The Edmonton Oilers bizarre season has continued. Stuart Skinner has been a key factor in the oddness of this season. From being a liability to breaking Grant Fuhr’s record, and back to being a liability, it has been an up-and-down campaign. The mental stress of the Oilers’ historic 16-game win streak compared to the pain…
Bears’ McIlrath, Silver Knights’ Mayo suspended | TheAHL.com
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee today announced the following suspensions: Hershey Bears defenseman Dylan McIlrath has been suspended for two (2) games as a consequence of his actions in a game at Belleville on Feb. 19. McIlrath will miss Hershey’s games Wednesday (Feb. 21) at Laval and Friday (Feb. 23)…
Three Takeaways from Maple Leafs 4-2 Win Over the Blues
Perhaps it was the time it got underway, but yesterday’s clash between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the St. Louis Blues started slowly. The first period was sluggish, with both sides struggling to find their skating legs. Fortunately, as the game progressed, the Maple Leafs found their stride and transformed what initially seemed like a…
Heart condition not slowing Wolves’ Seeley | TheAHL.com
by Chris Kuc | AHL On The Beat Ronan Seeley can joke about it these days. “It’s good to have a lot of heart as a hockey player, right?” the 21-year-old Chicago Wolves defenseman said with a grin. What isn’t a laughing matter is the heart condition – an aortic aneurysm – that was discovered…
Red Wings Re-Sign Michael Rasmussen to Four-Year Extension
Michael Rasmussen has signed a four-year contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings worth an AAV of $3.2 million. The deal buys Detroit two RFA arbitration years and two UFA years. Rasmussen’s impressive performance this season includes 11 goals and 23 points in 55 games, putting him on track to achieve a career-high of 34…
Jim Montgomery, Bruins Thrilled For ‘Great Story’ Justin Brazeau
BOSTON — Before the Bruins and Stars dropped the puck at TD Garden on Monday afternoon, Boston head coach Jim Montgomery referred to Justin Brazeau as a “great story” and said he was “grateful” to be a part of his elevation. But it’s fair to assume even Montgomery could not have predicted the impact Brazeau…
Odd Correlation Between Maple Leafs Penalties and Suspensions
Today, The Hockey Writers‘ Andrew Forbes wrote an interesting article fueled by the recent suspension of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly. Forbes titled the article “Parros Making Example of Maple Leafs as Head of Player Safety.” As Forbes shared his insights, in the aftermath of Rielly’s recent suspension stemming from a cross-check on Ottawa…