Category: Hockey
3 Takeaways from Oilers’ Thrilling 4-3 Overtime Win Over Stars
The Edmonton Oilers’ play has been up and down since seeing their 16-game winning streak snapped at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights. And, after a lousy outing against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday, and with Dallas scoring 9 goals in their last game, Edmonton needed to be ready. They came to play…
Meet the Mon-Stars: Three help lead the way in Cleveland
Spending part of the season in Cleveland wasn’t part of the plan for Kent Johnson, but when he was sent down for a 10-game span earlier this season, the young CBJ forward did learn something about the Monsters. The top farm team of the Blue Jackets remains tied for first place in the American Hockey League’s…
Devils and Flames Expected to Continue Markstrom Trade Talks
The Calgary Flames find themselves at a crossroads as trade talks involving star goaltender Jacob Markstrom heat up. More specifically, an improved offer is expected to come from the New Jersey Devils in the coming days. Recent reports suggested trade talks fell apart of over salary retention issues but the Devils might up their offer….
Oilers Make Odd Line Choice Ahead of Matinee Game vs. Stars
Ahead of a Saturday matinee game versus a very strong Dallas Stars team, the Edmonton Oilers have made an intriguing line change. While putting Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl makes sense to give the Oilers more firepower on the top line, head coach Kris Knobluch has removed one of the team’s most dangerous weapons this…
5 Oilers Assets in Top 50 of TSN’s Trade Bait Board
Coming in at the No. 5 spot on TSN’s most recent trade bait board, the Edmonton Oilers are believed to be prepared to move their first-round pick ahead of this season’s trade deadline. Outranked by three assets out of Calgary (Jacob Markstrom, Chris Tanev, and Noah Hanifin), Jake Guentzel in Pittsburgh is the other player…
Maple Leafs Adopting Quantity Approach Ahead of Trade Deadline
The Toronto Maple Leafs are on the hunt for defensive reinforcements as the trade deadline looms, but their limited draft assets pose challenges in negotiations. TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston disclosed that the Leafs, lacking a second-round pick in the next three drafts, are hesitant to part ways with their 2024 first-round pick. This has…
Two Top Targets Likely Out for Oilers at Trade Deadline
The Edmonton Oilers are rumored to be looking at multiple trade deadline options. Speaking on Oilers Now, Elliotte Friedman noted, “I think you guys are trying to hit at least one home run and the question is: What do you decide that that home run is going to be?” Two names were linked to Edmonton,…
Matthews Is the Best Player in Maple Leafs History
On a night when he needed to step up, that’s just what Auston Matthews did. After a sluggish first period where his team was down by a goal but it could have been more, Matthews created some personal and franchise history by scoring his first natural hat trick. All these goals came during just seven…
Stauber adds name to AHL record book with goalie goal, shutout | TheAHL.com
Photo: Todd Reicher Rockford goaltender Jaxson Stauber made 24 saves for his first professional shutout and netted an empty-net goal in the IceHogs’ 4-0 win over the Chicago Wolves on Friday night. Stauber is the first goaltender in American Hockey League history to score a goal and record a shutout in the same game. He…
Huge Update in the Milan Lucic Assault Court Trial
Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic saw a domestic violence charge dropped on Friday, as prosecutors faced a roadblock when his wife, Brittany, invoked marital privilege and opted not to testify against him. The 35-year-old NHL star had initially pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault and battery on a family member following an altercation…