Category: Hockey
Marlies sign Bellows to AHL deal | TheAHL.com
Photo: Thomas Skrlj The Toronto Marlies signed forward Kieffer Bellows to an American Hockey League contract for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. After signing a professional tryout on Oct. 30, Bellows recorded 14 goals and 12 assists for 26 points in 25 games with the Marlies, good for second on the team in scoring….
Three Takeaways from Maple Leafs 5-3 Loss to Avalanche
Last night, in a disappointing loss, the Toronto Maple Leafs ran out to a 3-0 first-period lead. However, by the middle of the second period, it seemed clear that the lead wouldn’t last. Eventually, the Colorado Avalanche came back with two goals in the second period and three in the third period to win the…
Ilya Samsonov to Start for Maple Leafs vs Red Wings Sunday Night
In what some fans might see as a surprising decision, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe has announced that goaltender Ilya Samsonov will be between the pipes tonight against the Red Wings Sunday night. Despite recent challenges for the netminder, he’s getting another chance and far earlier than many in Leafs Nation would have…
John Tavares vs. 2023-24 Season
John Tavares was born on September 20, 1990, in Mississauga, Ontario. When he was young, he lived and breathed the Toronto Maple Leafs. Yet, he was drafted by the New York Islanders in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft and played much of his career with that team. Over his time in the NHL, he has…
Canucks and Maple Leafs Take 7 of Final 12 All-Star Spots
In a display of how much Canadians care for their players and came out in droves to vote for the All-Star game, NHL fans have ensured a strong presence for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks at the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend. The final 12 names were revealed on Saturday as the votes for…
Connor Brown’s Ongoing Struggles Now Impacting Evander Kane
It’s one thing when a player just can’t score and you have to try and judge an overpriced contract on a the basis of how it will affect re-signing or trading said player. When it comes to Connor Brown, there are two problems. First, the Edmonton Oilers are learning quickly that his signing was a…
Rookie Ostapchuk settling into regular role | TheAHL.com
by Brock Ormond | AHL On The Beat The Belleville Senators are building for the future and the present while looking to reload the NHL parent club, and they are leaning on Zack Ostapchuk to be part of that process. The St. Albert, Alta., native was selected in the second round, 39th overall, by the…
Bouchard Goal Gives Oilers Franchise-Record 10th Straight Win
With a consecutive win streak on the line that could see the Edmonton Oilers set a franchise record, it looked rough in the early going. Coming out flat and looking a bit like they lacked the energy they needed to match the Montreal Canadiens, the Oilers turned it on in the third. Outshooting the Canadiens…
Senators’ Imama, Marlies’ Clifford suspended | TheAHL.com
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee today announced that Belleville Senators forward Bokondji Imama and Toronto Marlies forward Kyle Clifford have each been suspended for three (3) games as a consequence of their actions in a game between the teams on Jan. 12. Imama will miss Belleville’s games Sunday (Jan. 14)…