Category: Hockey
Flyers Take Aim at Gauthier For Dissing Team, Forcing Trade
Following Monday’s big trade that saw the Philadelphia Flyers trade Cutter Gauthier to the Anaheim Ducks for Jamie Drysdale, the Flyers aren’t holding back their feelings about Gauthier. A prospect that people believe has an immensely high ceiling will now to try reach that potential in Anaheim, simply because he “changed his mind” about being…
3 Takeaways from the Canucks 6-3 Victory Over the Rangers
The Vancouver Canucks went into New York a single point behind the New York Rangers but left a point ahead after a solid win in a meeting of two top Division teams. The final score was 6-3, with the Canucks (Pacific Division) coming from a goal behind to take a 3-1 first period lead over…
Insider Has Painful Prediction About Campbell’s Future with Oilers
When asked about the future of goaltender Jack Campbell in Edmonton, general manager Ken Holland said, “I’ll watch Jack Campbell, I’ll work the phones, I’ll watch our team and ultimately between now and the trade deadline, make some decisions with our staff as to what we think we need to do.” Happy with his current…
Jamie Drysdale for Cutter Gauthier
In a significant trade, the Anaheim Ducks have exchanged promising defenseman Jamie Drysdale and a 2025 2nd-round pick with the Philadelphia Flyers for Cutter Gauthier. The deal, confirmed by Ducks GM Pat Verbeek, reflects the team’s eagerness to secure Gauthier’s dynamic skill set, considering players of his caliber are rarely available. According to Darren Dreger…
Islanders sign Twarynski to AHL deal | TheAHL.com
Photo: Daniel Stopani The Bridgeport Islanders have signed forward Carsen Twarynski to an American Hockey League contract for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. Twarynski returns to North America after playing 27 games for Vienna in the ICE Hockey League. He spent the 2022-23 season with the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds, recording 17 goals and…
Maple Leafs Can Cut Bait, Prioritize Flexibility Post Nylander Deal
The new debate (even though it isn’t really new at all) is whether a “top-heavy” team can contend for a championship in a salary-capped NHL. In Toronto, that debate has become a focal point for the Maple Leafs, particularly with William Nylander’s recent eight-year, $92 million deal. The concern revolves around dedicating a substantial portion…
Canucks’ Insider Says Elias Pettersson to Get More Than Nylander
In a recent segment on the Donnie and Dhali Show, Rick Dhaliwal delved into the implications of William Nylander’s new deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs on the ongoing contract negotiations with Elias Pettersson of the Vancouver Canucks. While some insiders, including Elliotte Friedman, suggest that Pettersson’s decision isn’t contingent on Nylander’s deal, it is…
Admirals’ Askarov named AHL Player of the Week | TheAHL.com
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Milwaukee Admirals goaltender Yaroslav Askarov has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending January 7, 2024. Back from a recall to the parent Nashville Predators, Askarov stopped all 56 shots he faced in two starts for the…
Jets and Flames Linked to Deadline Blockbuster for Elias Lindholm
The Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames are two teams heading in opposite directions. The two rivals could wind up helping each other out a little ahead of the March 8th trade deadline. According to David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period, the Flames may have exactly what the Jets are looking for as the Jets are…
Takeaways from Maple Leafs’ 4-1 Win Over the Sharks
Last night, in a 4-1 Toronto Maple Leafs win over the San Jose Sharks, William Nylander continued his great play by scoring two goals and adding an assist. His offense played a key role in the win. It also was yet another example of how he’s become a standout player for the Maple Leafs. Looking…