Category: Hockey
Ken Holland Speaks on Likelihood of Trading Philip Broberg
Philip Broberg‘s name remains in the trade rumor mill for the Edmonton Oilers, but if the team trades him, it will be quite a surprise. Broberg makes sense from an asset standpoint as someone Edmonton might deal to get the trade deadline piece they need, but it’s not something general manager Ken Holland wants to…
Charting the Evolution of EA’s NHL Games from 1991 – 2024
Hockey is exciting – the roar of the crowd, the clash of sticks, the whoosh of skates, players bashing against the boards, and the lightning-fast puck sliding across the rink. Thriving on adrenaline, strategy, and natural skill, it’s a sport that has many hooked. As fans, we long for the chance to experience the rush…
Oilers Now Know the Trade Deadline Ask for Jake Guentzel
In recent hockey trade talks, Elliotte Friedman provided insights on potential deals involving star players. In one segment, he spoke about the asking price for Jake Guentzel. To say the least, it’s a high ask and if the Pittsburgh Penguins are moving the forward, they’re looking to hit a home run. For a team like…
Tarasenko Says He’s Open to Multiple Trade Deadline Options
According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, Ottawa Senators winger Vladimir Tarasenko is open to talking about multiple options as the trade deadline approaches. Amidst a second agent change in seven months, he remains open to various possibilities, including potential trades and contract extension talks. The 32-year-old, now represented by Craig Oster of Newport…
Lineup Reversal for Oilers Proves Defense Pairing Flip a Total Flop
The Edmonton Oilers are reverting to their familiar defensive combinations after experimenting with unsuccessful changes. Head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed that the latest defensive pairings in practice will be maintained for the upcoming game against Detroit. For Oilers fans who have watched the team go 1-2 since the All-Streak break, this will be a relief….
Why Should Connor McDavid Snapping His Stick Scare the NHL?
Saturday’s game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings was a display of playoff-caliber hockey. And, as can be the case with two teams who don’t like each other, tempers boiled over. Notably, captain Connor McDavid snapped his stick in obvious frustration. It was a rare display of powerful emotions from a player…
Crunch pleased with All-Star Thompson’s progress | TheAHL.com
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer It’s a good thing that Syracuse Crunch defenseman Jack Thompson possesses plenty of energy. The 21-year-old’s month started with a pair of home games against Belleville, a Friday-Saturday set. Then came the cross-country trip to San Jose to represent the Crunch at the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic. After two more…
Everything We Know About Dillon Dube’s Leave of Absence
Since 2022, the National Hockey League (NHL) has been entrenched in a sexual assault scandal involving five Canadian hockey players: Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Cal Foote, Alex Formenton, and Michael McCleod. The scandal stems from a June 2018 incident involving the five Canadian World Junior Team teammates in London, Ontario. The incident was investigated but…
Ryan Reaves Backs Morgan Rielly Hit, Criticizes Changed NHL
In response to Ridly Greig‘s controversial empty-net slapshot, Toronto Maple Leafs veteran Ryan Reaves expressed support for Morgan Rielly‘s reaction. A cross-check that is going to result in a suspension of at least five games, Reaves contends the NHL has changed. And, he hinted it’s not in a positive way. He’s not the only member…
Ducks’ Gawdin named AHL Player of the Week | TheAHL.com
Photo: Mike Zitek SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that San Diego Gulls forward Glenn Gawdin has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending February 11, 2024. Coming out of the All-Star break, Gawdin led the Gulls with two goals and six assists during…