Category: Hockey
Buffalo Sabres in Talks to Acquire NHL Winger Eric Robinson
The Buffalo Sabres are reportedly engaged in discussions to acquire winger Eric Robinson from the Columbus Blue Jackets, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Although details are limited as Friedman provided the information while on a plane, the potential move seems to be gaining traction, he notes. On a plane, so details sketchy, but hearing…
John Klingberg Season Over with Maple Leafs Due to Hip Surgery
Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving has announced that defenseman John Klingberg will undergo hip surgery at the end of the month, effectively ending his season. This decision comes as Klingberg has been grappling with a lingering hip issue. He was placed on LTIR by the team in late November. The $4.15 million salary…
Red Wings Deliver Good News On Patrick Kane’s On-Ice Debut
Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde confirmed on Wednesday that Patrick Kane will make his Red Wings debut tomorrow. The team is set to take on the San Jose Sharks and after a few days of practicing, Kane will finally play. Detroit has won three straight games and six of its past seven. The…
Kuznetsov Blasts Capitals Decision to Scratch Him
Washington Capitals’ center Evgeny Kuznetsov has candidly shared his feelings about being a healthy scratch, expressing his discontent with the decision. In a straightforward statement, Kuznetsov stated, “It’s sh**, but gotta accept it… I want to succeed here.” The 31-year-old player, a key figure for the Capitals, faced the unfamiliar role of being left out…
Rookie Commesso already showing lots of growth | TheAHL.com
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer The Chicago Blackhawks are counting on Drew Commesso to be a key part of their future. Chicago went for the goaltender in the second round of the 2020 NHL Draft, after his second season with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program. He went on to play three years at Boston…
Coyotes Closing in on Arena Location
The $2.1 billion sports and entertainment district that the Arizona Coyotes are supposedly close to deciding where to construct may provide a huge boost to stability for the long-struggling team. The Coyotes are reportedly concentrating on a different piece in north Phoenix, close to Scottsdale, nearly four months after the NHL team signed a letter…
Strong Start for Vancouver Canucks Sparks Playoff Aspirations
The Vancouver Canucks have had an strong start to the 2023-24 season. So far, after 25 games, they’ve put up a remarkable 16 wins and amassing an impressive 33 points. The team now sits in the third spot in the Pacific Division. Not surprisingly, it’s the roster’s star players who are steering this surprising season’s…
New Playing Style Requires Patience for Maple Leafs’ Bottom Six
I believe the Toronto Maple Leafs’ slower start this season is a result of the introduction of a new playing style for the team’s bottom-six units. While the team’s top two lines continue to be puck-possession units — something they can pull off because of their elite talent and the collective power of their skill…
Corey Perry’s NHL Future in Question After NHL Investigation
There is a ton of news coming out of the NHL Board of Governors meetings today. Among the items addressed with the media, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has yet to decide whether Corey Perry will need to engage in a conversation with him for a potential return to his NHL career. It doesn’t sound like…
Shanahan Calls Out Paranoid Fans Over Nylander Negotiations
For fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs who are worried that William Nylander is playing “too well” this season and pricing himself out of Toronto, Brendan Shanahan has a message for you. Stop worrying about good news. The President of the Maple Leafs suggested that he’d much rather have it be a problem that Nylander…