Category: Hockey
Good Chance Connor Bedard Makes NHL Return for Blackhawks
[ad_1] According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, “Word this morning that Blackhawks and Connor Bedard are checking in with doctors about the possibility of playing tonight vs Pittsburgh. We will see what the day brings, but the good news is his return is close.” It was uncertain how accurate this was, but another NHL insider, Kevin…
Callahan the heartbeat of Providence hockey | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] by Jordan Conn | AHL On The Beat It’s rare for a hockey player to play his college and professional games in the same city. Michael Callahan, defenseman for the Providence Bruins, has relished that opportunity. Callahan, a native of Franklin, Mass., began his Rhode Island hockey journey in 2018 just two miles from…
Celebrating Maple Leafs Bobby McMann’s Surprising Hat Trick
[ad_1] Bobby McMann‘s journey to the NHL hasn’t been conventional. He’s from a small town in Wainright, Alberta, which gives him some personal connections to my other work as a university professor. A former teacher of his is currently attending a class I’m teaching at the University of Alberta. Hence, I’m a fan. He gained…
Blue Jackets Fire GM Jarmo Kekalainen
[ad_1] The Columbus Blue Jackets have fired general manager Jarmo Kekalainen. The team noted in a statement released on Thursday, “John Davidson, along with the team’s hockey operations management team, will assume general manager’s duties while the club goes through the process of hiring a replacement.” Kekalainen had one more season on his contract at…
Harley making most of extended chance with Stars
[ad_1] The Stars saw improvements in his game in Texas, but Harley’s call-up had to wait until the end of the regular season, where he played six regular season games before being thrust into a top-six role during the team’s run to the Western Conference Final. He made an immediate impact, finishing with one goal…
Rasmus Ristolainen Injury Likely Means No Trade Deadline Deal
[ad_1] The trade deadline speculation surrounding Philadelphia Flyers’ defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen has taken a significant turn following updates from Flyers GM Daniel Briere. The blueliner is currently dealing with a minor upper-body injury, and while there’s no specific timetable for his return, multiple sources confirm that Ristolainen will be sidelined for a minimum of one…
Morgan Rielly Filing an Appeal on 5-Game Suspension
[ad_1] Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly has decided to appeal his five-game suspension, initiating the process with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. Rielly received the suspension on Tuesday for cross-checking Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig in the final moments of Saturday’s game. The appeal comes after Rielly missed the first game of the suspension as…
Sean Couturier Named 20th Captain of Philadelphia Flyers
[ad_1] Sean Couturier has been named the 20th captain in Philadelphia Flyers franchise history. The news was announced on Wednesday evening with the tagline, “Captain Coots!” attached. Forwards Travis Konecny and Scott Laughton will serve as alternate captains. “Sean Couturier is an ideal choice to be the next leader of the Philadelphia Flyers,” said Flyers General Manager, Daniel Briere….
2 Deadline Blockbuster Trade Ideas for Oilers
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers find themselves at the center of trade rumors as the NHL Trade Deadline approaches, with two notable names circulating in discussions. Both players are not officially on the market, but it is believed both may be on the move over the next two weeks. If they are, and Edmonton is interested,…
Pesky L’Heureux lighting a spark for Admirals | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Zach L’Heureux has become a nightly annoyance for AHL opponents. He hits, and hits some more. He’s abrasive. He initiates. He agitates again and again. There are the league-leading 117 penalty minutes, but there are also the 30 points and plus-17 rating through his first 40 pro games. Put…