Category: Hockey
Maple Leafs’ Playoff Aspirations Teeter on the Edge
As the Maple Leafs embark on a critical three-game West Coast road trip, the urgency to reverse their recent slide intensifies. The team faces the Los Angeles Kings and the Anaheim Ducks in back-to-back games, with the potential inclusion of goaltender Dennis Hildeby, recently called up due to Ilya Samsonov’s struggles. Can Hildeby help the…
Ilya Samsonov Clears Waivers, Joins Marlies for Confidence Boost
Goaltender Ilya Samsonov has cleared waivers and is set to join the Toronto Marlies. The Toronto Maple Leafs made the announcement on Monday in hopes of starting off the new year with a feasible plan. The organization is taking a strategic approach to rebuild Samsonov’s confidence and game. Some wonder if the hope is that…
Will the Oilers Pursue John Gibson After Lighting Him Up?
Following their commanding 7-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday, the Edmonton Oilers got a much closer look at a potential trade target in goaltender John Gibson. Gibson’s name has been swirling in trade rumors, and the Ducks might be open to parting ways with him. The Oilers, in need of goaltending reinforcements with…
Growing pains for Griffins, but foundation is strong | TheAHL.com
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Nights like Sunday in Grand Rapids are what the Detroit Red Wings have in mind for their ever-growing group of American Hockey League prospects. The first-place Cleveland Monsters are in town, riding a seven-game winning streak. Van Andel Arena is sold out for the Griffins’ annual New Year’s Eve celebration….
Sunday notebook: Grimaldi still fighting through adversity | TheAHL.com
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Rocco Grimaldi leaves 2023 the way he entered it: Piling up goals. Lots and lots of them. Grimaldi’s 18th goal of the season last night put him atop the AHL this season. Going back to Dec. 9, a span of nine games, he is on an 11-goal tear. For the calendar…
Sharks Send Erik Karlsson to the Penguins
Welcome to a new series at NHL Trade Talk called “Grading Trades”. This series will look at past trades in the last 10-20 years and provide an overall grade for all teams involved. The first trade we will start with is the blockbuster trade that happened in August. The San Jose Sharks, Pittsburgh Penguins and…
Oilers Overcome Early Hurdles Against Kings for 4th Straight Win
In a thrilling showdown between two teams that don’t like each other much, the Edmonton Oilers secured their fourth consecutive road victory with a resilient 3-2 triumph over the Los Angeles Kings. Stuart Skinner, facing an early setback with two remarkable goals against him, bounced back spectacularly, making 26 solid saves and two crucial stops…
Maple Leafs Not In Rush to Make Goalie Trade [Report]
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman addressed the talk surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs during the Saturday Headlines report and updated fans on the latest. Offering a report that was counter to many others that are out there currently, Friedman suggested the Leafs aren’t in a rush to make a goalie trade. This despite the fact that…
Oilers Recall Raphael Lavoie, Send Gleason to AHL
Ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Kings, the Edmonton Oilers have executed a pair of roster moves. The team, via a Twitter announcement, revealed the recall of forward Raphael Lavoie from AHL Bakersfield, while concurrently assigning defenseman Ben Gleason to the Condors. Lavoie has been playing well in the AHL. In 19 games,…
Elenz a key spoke in Firebirds’ coaching wheel | TheAHL.com
by Judd Spicer | AHL On The Beat A goal is never just a goal, a save is never just a save, a win is never just a win. While hockey, on its icy surface, is a game of seeming alacrity and immediacy, behind each accomplishment (or, every plight) are hundreds of behind-the-scenes hours of…