Category: Hockey
John Scott Recants Incorrect Remarks About Corey Perry Incident
Former NHL forward John Scott is backtracking on comments he made this week regarding the Corey Perry incident that caused the veteran forward to have his contract terminated by the Chicago Blackhawks. Suggesting that Perry had too much to drink one night and made an inappropriate move on an NBC employee, Scott has completely recanted…
Maple Leafs Concerns About Corey Perry Too High to Sign Him
In the recent episode of the Kyper & Bourne Show on Sportsnet, Nick Kypreos dove into the circumstances surrounding Corey Perry‘s signing with the Edmonton Oilers, providing insights into what other teams might have been thinking. Among those unsure were the Toronto Maple Leafs. Suggesting the Oilers were one of the few teams not overly concerned…
Del Mastro a big part of Blackhawks’ future plans | TheAHL.com
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer The Chicago Blackhawks’ future plans go well beyond Connor Bedard. They include potential building blocks like Rockford IceHogs defenseman Ethan Del Mastro, the 20-year-old rookie who came to the Chicago organization as a fourth-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. Now Del Mastro is heading to the 2024 AHL All-Star…
5 Players from 2018 Canadian junior hockey team to face significant assault charges
There will be five Canadian World Junior players charged with sexual assault. Following several investigations into the case over the course of the last five years, the players have apparently been instructed to turn themselves in to police in London, Ontario. The accusation of sexual assault that occurred following a Hockey Canada banquet in London…
More NHL Players Granted Leaves as World Junior News Breaks
On Wednesday, the New Jersey Devils announced that forward Michael McLeod and defenseman Cal Foote have both been granted indefinite leave of absences. Both were members of the 2018 WJC Team Canada. This comes following news that five players from Canada’s 2018 World Junior hockey team have been directed by the London Police Services to…
5 Players from 2018 Canada World Juniors Team Told to Surrender
Five players from Canada’s 2018 World Junior hockey team have been directed by the London Police Services to surrender in connection with allegations of sexual assault. The Globe and Mail reported on Wednesday that the players, who have not yet been charged, are linked to an alleged group sexual assault on a woman in June…
Maple Leafs Likely to Give Tavares The ‘Stamkos Treatment’
The Tampa Bay Lightning are adopting a cautious approach this season, refraining from offering Steven Stamkos an early contract extension. While the veteran forward expressed dissatisfaction with the delay, the Lightning have emphasized the need to assess their full team roster before committing to any extension. This is especially true for one with substantial long-term…
Flyers Dump Gauthier to the Ducks
Welcome back to a new series at NHL Trade Talk called “Grading Trades.” This series will look at past trades in the last 10–20 years and provide an overall grade for all teams involved. The next trade I will be grading is one of the most recent in the NHL and one that shocked the…
4 Goalies To Watch Ahead of 2024 NHL Trade Deadline
The NHL’s 2024 trade deadline is March 8 and one of the storylines to watch pertains to goalies. In fact, talks across the league are heating up substantially of late. There’s no doubt to expect a flurry of activity this season and one thing to watch out for is how many goaltenders switch teams. The…
Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt Trade Rumors Come as Shock
Saying he loves being in Buffalo and noting that he’s was surprised to see his name floating around in trade rumors, forward Casey Mittelstadt is hoping he isn’t dealt by the Buffalo Sabres. And, while it’s not clear if the Sabres are eager to make a move, his name has recently popped up. As the…