Category: Hockey
Oilers Earn Franchise-Tying 9th Win in OT Thriller vs. Red Wings
The Edmonton Oilers achieved a milestone by tying their franchise record with a ninth consecutive win on Thursday night. In a game where they ramped up the shot clock but had a hard time beating Detroit Red Wings’ goaltender Alex Lyon, the Oilers finally put a few past him, securing a 3-2 overtime win. Darnell…
Canadiens’ Plan Predicts Sean Monahan as First Deadline Trade
In a significant development reported by TSN’s Darren Dreger, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes has reportedly reached an agreement in principle to trade veteran forward Sean Monahan to a Stanley Cup contender before the NHL’s March 8th trade deadline. While Monahan himself might ultimately choose to stay with the Canadiens, he knows he’ll have…
Justin Kirkland revives career after near tragedy
January 8, 2023 began as a typical game day for Justin Kirkland. He took a nap, ate his pre-game meal and headed to Honda Center for a 5:30 p.m. start against the league-leading Boston Bruins. After toiling for 6½ years in the American Hockey League, Kirkland was about to skate in his eighth straight NHL…
Oilers’ UFA History Proves Signing Corey Perry Won’t Be an Issue
ESPN’s Emily Kaplan reports that multiple NHL teams are exploring the possibility of signing veteran forward Corey Perry for the second half of the season. While it remains uncertain if the deal will materialize, there is notable interest, with at least one team conducting thorough due diligence to assess any potential off-ice incidents beyond Perry’s…
Canadiens acquire Cederqvist | TheAHL.com
Photo: Micheline Veluvolu The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Filip Cederqvist from the Buffalo Sabres for future considerations. Cederqvist, 23, has skated in 19 games for the AHL’s Rochester Americans this season, tallying one goal and three assists. In his first season of play in North America in 2022-23, Cedrqvist registered nine goals and 11…
Mutual Interest Between Maple Leafs and Corey Perry [Report]
The Maple Leafs and free-agent forward Corey Perry have “mutual interest,” according to TSN1050’s Carlo Colaiacovo. Colaiacovo made these comments on TSN 1050’s First Up and then tweeted a follow up that there is mutual interest between the team and the veteran forward, who was reportedly “cleared” to return to the NHL this week. Perry, who…
John Tortorella Snaps On Reporter Over Kevin Hayes Comments
In a fiery response to recent reports, John Tortorella, renowned for his no-nonsense approach, unleashed a verbal tirade against a reporter who commented that Kevin Hayes influenced Cutter Gauthier’s departure from Philadelphia. Despite having documented issues with Hayes during the forward’s time with the Flyers, the seasoned coach vehemently defended his former player, dismissing the…
Maple Leafs Captain Tavares Excited About Samsonov Return
Not everyone is worried about whether struggling goalie Ilya Samsonov can still cut the mustard in the crease anymore. It seems that his teammates on the Toronto Maple Leafs see him as a friend and partner in battle more than just a goalie who struggles. In an interview yesterday, when asked about the news that…
Teams Reaching Out to Senators Regarding Jakob Chychrun Trade
Within a matter of weeks, the Ottawa Senators will find themselves at a crucial juncture as they examine their playoff chances, team makeup, and identify their core players. As they make tough decisions, one name that has generated considerable interest is Jakob Chychrun. That’s because teams are apparently reaching out to the Senators about the…
Talk of Goal-Scoring in the Same Breath?
Throughout his three seasons in Edmonton, Oilers fans are learning what Toronto Maple Leafs fans knew about hard-working forward Zach Hyman — he’s good. And, he never quits working. Hyman is regarded as a solid hockey player, and several attributes help him be an on-ice success. But, how good is he? When it comes to…