Category: Hockey
Nick Suzuki Candid with Media About Canadiens’ Slow Starts
Following his team’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings last night, Montreal Canadiens’ captain Nick Suzuki admitted to the media: “We didn’t play well enough to win.” During his post-game interview (seen below), Suzuki candidly addressed reporters. He noted the team’s need for improvement and acknowledged the challenges the team faced during the…
Good News Among the Bad
In a tightly contested game that carried the intensity of playoff hockey, the Boston Bruins edged the Toronto Maple Leafs for a tough 4-3 overtime win. The game, a reminder of how the postseason is played, provided a taste of the intensity of games usually reserved for May rather than December. Auston Matthews was an…
Jack Campbell Takes Step Back as Oilers Decide His Future
In the latest Saturday Headlines report, Elliotte Friedman hinted at the possibility of goaltender Jack Campbell rejoining the Edmonton Oilers this week. However, Campbell’s path to a swift return hit a stumbling block after a less-than-ideal performance on Saturday night. Despite a recent 3-1-0 record in his last four starts with the Bakersfield Condors and…
Sunday notebook: Love of the game still fueling Cracknell | TheAHL.com
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Adam Cracknell is still going. Why? Because he can, and he wants to. The Henderson Silver Knights forward is the oldest player in the American Hockey League this season at 38. He logged his 700th AHL game on Nov.3, and has skated in 1,166 regular-season and playoff games since beginning…
A Look at the Potential Game-Changers
As the NHL season gains momentum, the spotlight isn’t just on the seasoned veterans but also on the rookies poised to leave their mark. In a league where history is written on ice, the fresh wave of talent is not just about potential but about changing the dynamics of the game. Today, we dive into…
Predators Give Tyson Barrie Permission to Seek a Trade
According to Elliotte Friedman: “There is word today the Nashville Predators have given Tyson Barrie permission to talk to other teams.” He adds, “Barrie is expected to be a scratch vs the Rangers and is a UFA after this season. This allows team and player to see if there is a better fit elsewhere.” If…
3 Potential Trade Destinations for Tyson Barrie
The NHL trade market officially has another notable name on it. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported on Dec. 2 that the Nashville Predators have given defenseman Tyson Barrie permission to speak with other teams about a potential trade. While Barrie has had a bit of a slow start this season (nine assists in 22 games),…
Crunch players Shave for Change for cancer research | TheAHL.com
AHL On The Beat Shave for Change is a fundraising initiative created by the Syracuse Crunch players to help support the team’s Change for Change program and raise funds for cancer research at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital and Upstate Cancer Center. What began as a fundraising program during the month of November has been extended…
Bruins May Look at Flames for Sign-and-Trade Hanifin Deal
Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney’s quest for a formidable defenseman has taken an intriguing turn. As reported by Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now earlier this week, Sweeney’s pursuit had seemingly fixated on the 6-foot-6, 248-pound Nikita Zadorov. However, the Flames pulled a surprise move on Thursday night. They traded the imposing defenseman to…
Insider Says Maple Leafs Will Pay Premium In a Chris Tanev Trade
If the Toronto Maple Leafs have made Chris Tanev their primary trade target, GM Brad Treliving is going to have to pay a premium price to acquire said player. Following the Nikita Zadorov trade to the Vancouver Canucks, the Calgary Flames are expected to wait a while before trading other pending UFAs. And if the…