Category: Hockey
Rangers in Negotiations for Major Contract Extension with Alexis Lafreniere
[ad_1] Late on Thursday evening, Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reported that the New York Rangers are hard at work on a long-term extension for forward Alexis Lafreniere. Seravalli notes that sources indicated the deal could be eight years and higher than $8 million per season. With so much focus on Igor Shesterkin, #NYR have also…
The Edmonton Oilers sign former Boston Bruins defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk
[ad_1] Former Boston Bruins defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk is talking to several teams about a contract for this season. Among them is the Edmonton Oilers who are reportedly in discussions with the NHL veteran. According to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, the belief is that Edmonton has already had conversations with Shattenkirk’s camp. He writes: His camp,…
Edmonton Oilers One of Four Teams Interested in Depth Defenseman Mark Giordano
[ad_1] Mark Giordano, the NHL’s oldest player last season, is reportedly still determined to extend his NHL career. He’s looking to land a job with a contender and there are four teams being linked to him: the Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, Carolina Hurricanes, and New York Rangers. Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic is reporting the…
AHL Implements Mandatory Neck Protection for Players this Season
[ad_1] DENVER (AP) — At first, the protective undershirt resembling a mock turtleneck was hot and uncomfortable. It even caused Jayson Megna’s visor to fog up. But the journeyman hockey player stuck with wearing the long-sleeved base layer designed to protect his neck from a razor-sharp skate blade. Since the death of Adam Johnson in…
Strong First Period, Sluggish Second and Third Periods Lead to Hockey Team’s Struggles
[ad_1] The Vancouver Canucks kicked off their NHL season with a rollercoaster of a game that left fans both excited and nervous. It was a game of two parts. There were 20 minutes of outstanding hockey followed by 40 minutes that could have gone better. If you were tuned into the radio in Vancouver this…
Emberson and Nurse falter against Winnipeg Jets
[ad_1] Ty Emberson’s Edmonton Oilers debut was far from the impactful first impression the organization had hoped for. Tasked with filling Cody Ceci’s shoes on the second pair alongside Darnell Nurse, Emberson seemed to struggle under the weight of the increased responsibility. It raises a pressing question: Is the pressure of playing in the No….
Malkin Hints at Potential Trade if Penguins Miss Playoffs before Retirement
[ad_1] According to a post by Josh Yohe of The Athletic, Evgeni Malkin is considering his future with the Pittsburgh Penguins as he enters the final two years of his contract, which expires when he is just shy of 40. An elite player in the NHL for over a decade, Malkin experienced a ton of…
Analysis of Maple Leafs’ Performance in 1-0 Defeat Against Canadiens
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs kicked off their season with a frustrating 1-0 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Despite a game that head coach Craig Berube described as one he was “happy with,” the Maple Leafs could not solve Canadiens goalie Sam Montembeault. Here’s a breakdown of the good, the bad, and the ugly from…
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Rantanen Ends Contract Negotiations [Update]: Avalanche Trade Speculations Emerge
[ad_1] According to Adrian Dater and his recent Substack Newsletter report, Colorado Avalanche superstar Mikko Rantanen is closing down contract extension talks with the team as the season begins. A pending unrestricted free agent who just scored a hat trick on opening night for the Avs, Rantanen is reportedly looking to leverage his season into…
Analysis of Journalist’s Suggestions: Three Immediate Solutions for Oilers Following Disappointing Defeat
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers’ 6-0 defeat to the Winnipeg Jets in their season opener highlighted multiple areas in need of improvement. While many were already aware of these potential weaknesses heading into the 2024-25 NHL season, the disastrous performance in the first game underscored just how bad things might really be. It’s no time to…