Category: Hockey
Do Canucks and Flames Have Pieces to Make a Massive Trade?
The Vancouver Canucks are setting their sights on improving their roster in more than one area. Aiming to enhance both their offensive and defensive capabilities, they’ve already been active. General Manager Patrik Allvin and President Jim Rutherford have worked hard all season to make changes to the roster that will keep a pretty good team…
Insider Projects Oilers Larger Combo Deal to Trade Jack Campbell
Jack Campbell had another rough outing for the Bakersfield Condors on Saturday night. He allowed three goals against in the first 28 minutes of a game and he’s clearly not finding his game in the minors. There’s no way the Oilers are feeling confident enough to bring him back up to the main roster. “If…
Did the Maple Leafs Make a Mistake Trading Sam Lafferty?
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded forward Sam Lafferty to the Vancouver Canucks for a fifth-round pick in 2024 back on Oct. 8, 2023. It was a trade to clear cap space and while it made sense on paper, the Leafs might be looking back and wondering if it was the right decision. Lafferty has been…
The Surprising Similarities Between Hockey and Poker
Hockey, with its high-speed chases and physical agility on ice, contrasts sharply with poker’s quiet, strategic battles around the card table. While hockey players don skates and gear to score goals, poker players sit poised, calculating odds and reading subtle cues. Yet, beneath these surface differences lies a shared core of strategy, psychology, and skill….
Dylan Holloway Return After Christmas a Gift for Oilers’ Draisaitl
In an eagerly anticipated update on the condition of young winger Dylan Holloway, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed that Holloway will remain sidelined until after the Christmas break. A couple of weeks away from returning to the ice due to a knee injury sustained in mid-November, as the Oilers anxiously await his comeback,…
Sunday notebook: Marlies climbing up North standings | TheAHL.com
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Now is the time for the Toronto Marlies to bank some points, though the menu of opponents does them no favors. In January the Marlies have their annual midseason extended road trip while Coca-Cola Coliseum is transformed into an indoor lake for the Toronto International Boat Show. This year it’s…
Emotional Jordan Kyrou and Blue Fans Back on Good Terms
All is right with the world in St. Louis. In a dramatic turn of events, Jordan Kyrou, who faced boos from Blues fans in the previous game, rebounded with a stellar performance, earning the No. 1 star and expressing his joy in a postgame interview. “I love playing here… It was a great win by…
IceHogs’ Nijhoff suspended for two games | TheAHL.com
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee today announced that Rockford IceHogs forward Logan Nijhoff has been suspended for two (2) games as a consequence of an elbowing incident in a game vs. Iowa on Dec. 15. Nijhoff will miss Rockford’s games tonight (Dec. 16) vs. Iowa and Sunday (Dec. 17) at…
Coffey’s One Rule and Blunt Message to Oilers Defense Working
Since the coaching change on November 12, with Paul Coffey and Kris Knoblauch taking the reins, the Edmonton Oilers have dramatically improved. The team has won 8 of their last nine games and displayed a significant improvement, boasting a 10-4 record since his arrival. Coffey’s influence on the defensive aspect of the team has been…
Canadiens Considering Trade of David Savard Ahead of Deadline
In a recent piece for the Montreal Gazette, Stu Cowan highlighted the valuable contributions of veteran defenseman David Savard to the Montreal Canadiens’ rebuilding blue line. Cowan emphasized Savard’s experience, leadership, penalty-killing prowess, and shot-blocking skills, making him an asset for the team. However, Cowan also suggests that these very qualities make Savard a potential…