Category: Hockey
Auction Offers Chance To Buy 15 Wayne Gretzky Rookie Cards
In what might be called a hockey card collector’s dream come true, a Canadian family discovered a hidden treasure when they discovered 16 unopened boxes of O-Pee-Chee 1979-1980 hockey cards. What makes this treasure so important and valuable is that the 79-80 season is the same as Wayne Gretzky‘s rookie card. In that year’s production…
Rangers Rule Filip Chytil Out for Rest of the NHL Season
The New York Rangers delivered an unfortunate update on Sunday, revealing that forward Filip Chytil will be sidelined for the rest of the season. Despite the team initially referring to it as an upper-body injury, they have now clarified that it is a significant setback in Chytil’s recovery from a suspected concussion. He went down…
Sunday notebook: Puljujärvi’s road back goes through WBS | TheAHL.com
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer A lot happened for Jesse Puljujärvi between his previous stint in the American Hockey League – a week-long stay with Bakersfield in November 2018 – and this latest stop with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Too much, in fact. There was hip surgery in March 2019. Then came a season-plus spent back…
Oilers Send Dylan Holloway to AHL Over All-Star Break
Following the Oilers’ triumphant 4-1 victory over Nashville on Saturday, Dylan Holloway has been strategically reassigned to Bakersfield during the team’s nine-day break. This move is part of the Oilers’ thoughtful approach to both provide the forward with valuable ice time and optimize their salary cap space. Given Holloway’s waiver-exempt status, the decision allows the…
Stevenson having record-breaking season for Bears
Undrafted goalie Clay Stevenson sits atop the AHL in several statistical categories and, if he stays hot, could rewrite the Hershey Bears’ record book. https://www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/capitals-prospect-clay-stevenson-is-having-record-breaking-season-for-ahl-hershey Source link This website aggregates and curates news articles, blog posts, and other content from a variety of external sources. While we aim to link back to the original source,…
Mike Ribeiro Is Confronting A 50-Year Prison Sentence
In the criminal trial of a retired NHL player charged with repeated sexual assaults, testimony began again on Friday morning. After retiring from hockey in 2017, Mike Ribeiro, 43, of Fresno, California, was charged with three counts of sexual assault that are said to have occurred on June 23, 2021. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office’s…
3 Potential Trade Scenarios Involving Blue Jackets’ Patrik Laine
The Columbus Blue Jackets are a team to watch leading up to the NHL’s trade deadline on March 8. Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen has been very candid suggesting the team is open to just about any trade scenario, which includes sniper Patrik Laine. Laine’s stock has decreased significantly throughout the years and it appears…
Oilers Get 16th Straight Win, Perry Debuts, Draisaitl Hits 800
In a game that offered a variety of storylines, the Edmonton Oilers triumphed over the Nashville Predators with a resounding 4-1 victory, marking their 16th consecutive win. This remarkable feat ties them with the 2016-17 Columbus Blue Jackets for the second-longest winning streak in NHL history, trailing only behind the 1992-93 Penguins. The Oilers now…
Unreal Stat Line for Mattias Ekholm Shows His Value to Oilers
Oilers Now host and play-by-play radio voice of the Edmonton Oilers, Bob Stauffer highlighted a compelling statistic today, shedding light on the Edmonton Oilers’ remarkable success since the arrival of defenseman Mattias Ekholm from Nashville. In the 64 games Ekholm has played for the Oilers, he boasts eight goals, 24 assists, and an impressive plus-minus…
Igor Shesterkin Struggles: Concerns Mount for Rangers
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin is experiencing a challenging season, marked by recent struggles and a .901 save percentage – the lowest among Ranger goalies with at least 31 starts since 2007-08. Despite a 13-10-1 record since returning from injury, his performance has fallen short of expectations. Renowned sports journalist Larry Brooks expressed concerns,…