Category: Hockey
Lightning Not Trading Steven Stamkos, “Under Any Circumstance”
If Steven Stamkos is going to leave the Tampa Bay Lightning, he’ll need to do so as a UFA during the summer, or have his rights traded in the offseason. That’s because Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois has come out and publicly said he is not going to trade the center at this season’s NHL…
Barracuda, AHL mourn passing of Frank Torres | TheAHL.com
The American Hockey League family is mourning the loss of Frank Torres, Vice President, Business Operations for the San Jose Barracuda. Torres, who passed away Monday after a brief illness, was 38. “The entire American Hockey League is stunned and heartbroken over the passing of Frank Torres,” said Scott Howson, AHL President and Chief Executive…
Did Oilers Fans Fail Him?
As per a tweet by Sportsnet’s Luke Fox on Tuesday, “Connor McDavid says Zach Hyman should be in the All-Star Game.” As the Edmonton Oilers host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night, a lot of talk surrounds the All-Star game, particularly the player selections. The Oilers are sending two players in McDavid and Leon…
Stastney making a name for himself | TheAHL.com
by Jason Karnosky | AHL On The Beat As the Milwaukee Admirals race to the top of the American Hockey League standings, several players are standing out for the Central Division’s first-place squad. Two top Admirals were named last week to the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic: second-year goaltender Yaroslav Askarov and the talented young defenseman…
Patrick Kane to Miss Time for Red Wings With Injury
Head coach Derek Lalonde has confirmed that forward Patrick Kane will be sidelined for the remaining two games of the Red Wings’ road trip. The star player sustained a lower-body injury during Sunday’s match against the Maple Leafs. While not great news for the Red Wings, and he will miss time, immediate reaction is that…
Oilers Will Struggle to Retain Top-Six Forward Warren Foegele
Tight to the salary cap, the Edmonton Oilers are facing a crucial decision regarding winger Warren Foegele. Despite Foegele’s attributes, including size, speed, and consistent goal-scoring, questions arise about his future with the team. Do the Oilers want to keep him? Can they afford to? If so, where will they find the resources? Retaining him…
Did Penguins Miss Window to Re-Sign Jake Guentzel?
Of late, NHL insiders are weighing in and offering updates on the status of talks between the Pittsburgh Penguins and forward Jake Guentzel. Almost all reputable reports suggest the two sides are at a crossroads. The chance of a Guentzel trade ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline seems to be as a strong as the…
Canadiens Rethink Idea of Trading a Goaltender Ahead of Deadline
Montreal Canadiens General Manager Kent Hughes is navigating a goaltending logjam, opting to retain three goalies for evaluation rather than making an immediate move. He told reporters this week that despite constant trade rumors, it’s not clear who long he’ll hang onto all three netminders. That’s interesting consider he’s got Jake Allen, Sam Montembeault, and…
Behind the Boards and the Slots: The Secret Lives of NHL Players in Online Casinos
In the heart-pounding universe of professional hockey, it’s on the ice where NHL players dazzle with their skill and passion. Yet, when the skates are neatly stored and the echoes of the locker room fade, a different kind of excitement takes centre stage—online casinos. Off the rink and away from the spotlight, the hidden lives…
Golden Knights Worried About Jack Eichel Injury Situation
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman noted during his most recent episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast that Jack Eichel’s recent injury has people in the organization worried. The Vegas Golden Knights have placed Eichel on injured reserve. Eichel has not played a game since January 11th against the Boston Bruins but initial reports suggested he was pegged…