Category: Hockey
Three Reasons the Oilers Will Win the Pacific Division
[ad_1] As the NHL season progresses, the Edmonton Oilers have been a huge surprise. At first, it was for all the wrong reasons. More recently, however, it’s been for the right reasons. Since the hiring of new head coach Kris Knoblauch, the team has turned its season around. They are currently on an amazing 15-game…
Maple Leafs Lose Calle Jarnkrok to Injury, Ryan Reaves Returns
[ad_1] Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed today that forward Calle Jarnkrok will be sidelined “week-to-week” due to a broken knuckle sustained during Friday’s practice. The injury will keep Jarnkrok out of action for an undetermined period. As a result, veteran forward Ryan Reaves is set to make his return to the lineup,…
Roadrunners goalie Matt Villalta keeps kicking down barriers
[ad_1] TUCSON — Matt Villalta’s hockey beginnings in Godfrey, Ontario are an idyllic snapshot of what the game is supposed to represent. “We grew up on a small farm on a lake,” he said. “It freezes every winter so my dad would get out there and shovel off the lake and at age three or…
Sidney Crosby Trade Talk Not Surprisingly Gaining Steam
[ad_1] The reality that the Pittsburgh Penguins would actually trade Sidney Crosby is extremely low. That hasn’t stopped chatter from picking up over the past couple of days as one TSN analyst suggested the best storyline in hockey would be Crosby moving on to a contender and playing relevant hockey for another chance at at…
Corey Perry Knows Where He’ll Be Playing Saturday for Oilers
[ad_1] In an eagerly awaited debut, veteran forward Corey Perry is set to join the Edmonton Oilers lineup on Saturday against the Nashville Predators. His addition will bring depth to an already formidable roster. Perry, after several days of practice with his new team, is slated to skate on the third line alongside young talents…
Wayne Simmonds Reflects on Career Amid Retirement Rumors
[ad_1] Hockey fans are taking to social media to bid farewell to a true veteran of the game as Wayne Simmonds, without officially announcing his retirement, reflected on an illustrious career in a recent interview. The forward, known for his grit and scoring prowess, shared his sentiments in an upcoming story, expressing gratitude for a…
Brendan Gallagher Gets Five-Game Suspension for Head Hit
[ad_1] Montreal Canadiens’ forward Brendan Gallagher has been served a five-game suspension for an egregious illegal check to the head on New York Islanders’ defenseman Adam Pelech. The suspension was announced by NHL Player Safety on Friday afternoon. The NHL DoPS’ ruling is one that many believe is light considering the nastiness of the elbow….
Oilers’ Defenseman Falls Just Outside Top 10 on Trade Bait Board
[ad_1] After Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer hinted that Brett Kulak might be the defenseman the team is considering moving to make an upgrade ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline (he didn’t say Kulak’s name), more rumors are surrounding the useful blueliner. It’s not clear if the Edmonton Oilers are open to the idea of…
Firebirds’ Hughes suspended for two games | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee today announced that Coachella Valley Firebirds forward Cameron Hughes has been suspended for two (2) games as a consequence of his actions in a game at Henderson on Jan. 24. Hughes will miss Coachella Valley’s games tonight (Jan. 26) and Saturday (Jan. 27) at…
Avalanche Add Veteran Zach Parise on 1-Year, $825,000 Deal
[ad_1] The Colorado Avalanche have bolstered their forward ranks with the addition of veteran winger Zach Parise, signing him to a one-year contract worth $825,000. The announcement came just before their game against the Los Angeles Kings, injecting experience and depth into the Avalanche lineup. Parise, who became a free agent after concluding a one-year…