Category: Hockey
Clarke family enjoys midseason reunion full of competition at AHL All-Star Classic
For a hockey parent, having the opportunity to watch your child participate in an All-Star weekend would generally be a memorable and potentially surreal experience. But most would never even dream about getting the opportunity to watch two of their kids showcasing their skills on the ice at the same time against each other in…
Oilers Reportedly Interested in Chris Tanev Deadline Trade
In the latest buzz surrounding the NHL trade market, the Edmonton Oilers are reportedly eyeing veteran defenseman Chris Tanev. TSN’s Darren Dreger revealed on OverDrive that the Oilers have shown considerable interest in Tanev, emphasizing the team’s eagerness to bolster its defensive core. While not labeled as front-runners, the Oilers join a growing list of…
Reflections on the Oilers’ Loss of Their 16-Game Win Streak
The Edmonton Oilers’ remarkable 16-game winning streak has come to an end in Las Vegas. While it was going on, it was a remarkable stretch of games that pulled the Oilers from almost the bottom of the NHL into a strong playoff position. It also pushed them into NHL history books. Looking back on the…
Oilers and Ducks Potential Partners on 3-Team Deadline Trade
A couple of sources have indicated that the Edmonton Oilers are reportedly exploring creative avenues to acquire Adam Henrique from the Anaheim Ducks. This is not to suggest a deal is close, only that Edmonton has identified Henrique as a possible fit. According to insights from David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period and Bob Stauffer…
Areas in Need of Improvement
As the 2023-2024 season trade deadline approaches at an alarming rate, the Toronto Maple Leafs will be looking to bolster their roster with the necessary upgrades. From inconsistent goaltending to what feels like an almost non-existent blue line, the Maple Leafs have some areas on the roster that need improvements. For the team to make…
All-Star Mukhamadullin Shares Travel Ordeal, Biggest Regret About Skills Competition
The first day of the AHL All-Star Classic quickly turned from the “Everybody’s watching Shakir” into the “Anyone seen Shakir?” story. For a number of the players, it’s one challenge to make the AHL All-Star team. But for Shakir Mukhamadullin, that was only half of the challenge. The real All-Star challenge for the 22-year-old defenseman…
Tarasenko Makes Another Agency Change Ahead of Possible Trade
For the second time in seven months, Vladimir Tarasenko is switching agents. The first time came while he was trying to get a contract this past offseason and struggled to find a team willing to give him a multi-year deal. Now, he’s looking at getting new representatives to either help him facilitate a trade and…
Islanders’ Bardreau named AHL Player of the Week | TheAHL.com
Photo: John Mrakovcich SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Bridgeport Islanders forward Cole Bardreau has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending February 4, 2024. Bardreau had a five-point week, recording three goals and two assists over three games. Bardreau’s five points came during…
John Tavares’ CRA Tax Battle Could Affect Future With Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares has begun a legal battle with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) over an $8 million tax bill stemming from a $15.3 million signing bonus he received in 2018. Depending on how things develop, not only could Tavares be stuck with a huge bill, but Glen McGregor of the National…
NHL Rumors: The Goalie Trade Market
NHL Network: The panel talks about the goalie trade market leading up to the March 8th NHL trade deadline. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Jamie Hersch: “I just think about the goalie market out there and a potential Markstrom or somebody like, is there a market out there for a big goalie? New Jersey comes to mind…