Category: Hockey
Coronato an All-Star in rookie year with Wranglers | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer When Calgary Wranglers rookie forward Matt Coronato’s game is on, he knows it. “Being extra-competitive is when I’m at my best,” said Coronato, who was selected 13th overall by the parent Calgary Flames in the 2021 NHL Draft. Easier said than done, though, especially as the games pile up…
Will “Hear a Lot of Crazy Rumors with Vancouver” Canucks
[ad_1] “We’re going to hear a lot of crazy rumors with Vancouver. I think Vancouver’s going to be the rumour centre of the NHL over the next little while,” Elliotte Friedman said on Monday’s 32 Thoughts podcast. Doubling down on the idea that they might be among the busier teams this season, he added, “You’re going to…
Hodgson to resume career with Admirals | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Photo: John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images The Milwaukee Admirals have signed forward Cody Hodgson to a professional tryout contract. Hodgson has been out of hockey for nearly eight years, having played his most recent game with Milwaukee on Mar. 1, 2016. He was forced to retire after being diagnosed with malignant hyperthermia, a rare…
Insider Talks Ideal Trade Scenario for Oilers to Add Two Key Pieces
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers are being pegged as a team that could be players for depth forwards to potentially beef up their third line before the NHL playoffs. Winners of 11 straight games, the depth stepped up against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but the Oilers are still considered a top-six heavy group. Questions about what…
No Trade Market in the NHL for Elvis Merzlikins, Per Report
[ad_1] Pierre LeBrun noted on Tuesday’s Insider Trading report that there are literally no takers for Columbus Blue Jackets’ goalie Elvis Merzlikins right now. He explained that the market is pretty soft for him, the reason why is because he has three more years after this year at $5.4M. Merzlikins will have to play better…
Senators Offer Contract Option to Shane Pinto Prior to NHL Return
[ad_1] In a bid to bring center Shane Pinto back into the NHL lineup, the Ottawa Senators are actively engaged in contract negotiations with the young center. Pinto, who is completing a 41-game gambling suspension, is slated to make his season debut against the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, pending the resolution of contract details. According…
Teams Are Interested in Marc-Andre Fleury Deadline Trade
[ad_1] Minnesota Wild goaltender, Marc-André Fleury, recently claimed the NHL’s 2nd spot on the all-time wins list, surpassing Patrick Roy. Already a veteran netminder with a stellar reputation, the achievement only makes him more attractive an option for teams that might be looking for a playoff goalie. As the NHL Trade Deadline looms, speculation arises…
3 Takeaways from Oilers’ Thrilling 4-2 Win Over Maple Leafs
[ad_1] The red-hot Edmonton Oilers welcomed the Toronto Maple Leafs to town in a highly anticipated bout, and it lived up to the hype. Ultimately, it was the Oilers who walked away with a 4-2 victory, though fans tuning into this game are well aware of how close the Oilers were to seeing their lengthy…
Senators Fall Short vs. Avalanche: Need More Determination
[ad_1] It has to be a tough time for the Ottawa Senators’ interim head coach Jacques Martin. His team has been losing, with only a 3-7-0 record in their last 10 games. They faced a tough defeat against the Colorado Avalanche on home ice last night after they were ahead in the game. After the…
Silver Knights’ Geertsen suspended for three games | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee today announced that Henderson Silver Knights forward Mason Geertsen has been suspended for three (3) games as a consequence of his actions in a game vs. Milwaukee on Jan. 13. Geertsen, who has already served one game of the suspension, will also miss Henderson’s…