Category: Hockey
Leafs Ilya Samsonov Goaltending Crisis Reaching Critical Stage
The goaltending woes in Toronto have reached a critical point. Things are so bad, head coach Sheldon Keefe to publicly acknowledge the challenges with netminder Ilya Samsonov. Keefe’s recent statements suggest a lack of confidence in Samsonov’s current form, acknowledging the need for the organization to address the situation. This is nothing short of a…
Jonathan Quick’s Skate Save a ‘Save of the Year’ Contender
In a stunning display of athleticism and reminiscent of his 2012 form, Jonathan Quick, the 37-year-old goaltender for New York Rangers, left fans and fellow players in awe with an incredible scorpion save during Friday night’s matchup in Florida against the Florida Panthers. The spectacular play unfolded just over five minutes into the game, adding…
Elias Pettersson’s Rumored Interest In Blackhawks Gains Attention
In a recent episode of the Spittin’ Chiclets Rumor Boyz show, Matt Murley ignited a substantial rumor that stirred interest among Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks fans. Murley suggested ongoing chatter about the star forward Elias Pettersson potentially leaving the Canucks for the Blackhawks. The idea being that he’d like to play with Connor Bedard….
Reggie Savage (1970-2023) | TheAHL.com
The American Hockey League remembers Reggie Savage, who passed away on Sunday following a battle with cancer. His sister Sonia announced his death in a Facebook post on Thursday evening. Savage was 53. Savage spent parts of 10 seasons in the AHL with the Baltimore Skipjacks (1990-93), Cornwall Aces (1993-95), Syracuse Crunch (1995-96, 1999-2001), Springfield…
Elias Pettersson to Blackhawks Rumor Deemed Unlikely at Best
In recent speculation sparked by Matt Murley on the Spittin’ Chiclets Rumor Boyz show, a huge rumor was thrown out there that caught a lot of attention among Blackhawks and Canucks fans. Murley, residing in the same area as Elias Pettersson’s birthplace, suggests there has been chatter about the star forward potentially leaving the Vancouver…
Weekend watch list: Dec. 29-31 | TheAHL.com
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Much like the Arizona Coyotes have been one of the NHL’s top surprise stories this season, their AHL counterparts in Tucson have made noise of their own. The Roadrunners are 9-2-1-0 in their past 12 outings, going into a busy home weekend at Tucson Arena. A visit from Coachella Valley…
Devils Send Akira Schmid to AHL, Nico Daws Up Next
The New Jersey Devils have assigned goaltender Akira Schmid to the AHL’s Utica Comets, as announced in a team release on Thursday. The decision comes amid Schmid’s struggles in the 2023-24 season. The 23-year-old netminder has recorded a 5-7-1 record, .893 save percentage, and a 3.26 goals-against average. Unfortunately, his minus-3.9 saves above expected rating…
5 Assists in a Period, Six in 20 Minutes
In a game filled with milestones for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Kris Letang might have had the most memorable one. Letang, a defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins, etched his name into the NHL record books with a remarkable 20 minutes of hockey. Letang’s performance against the New York Islanders saw him achieve a feat never before…
Jake Allen To Be In High Demand as Teams Seek Goaltending Fix
Expect Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen to attract trade interest from teams in the coming weeks as rumors pick up ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. The action might be slow now, but of the handful of netminders available, Allen offers something many other goalies don’t — experience at a reasonable price. That could up…
Insider Says Connor Bedard a Magnet for NHL Stars to Blackhawks
In a recent episode of the OverDrive show, Chris Johnston of TSN offered an interesting prediction about Connor Bedard’s Calder Trophy prospects and the potential for his burgeoning star power to reshape the Chicago Blackhawks’ future. Johnston believes, in his view, there is no scenario where anyone else wins the Calder Trophy this season, underlining…