Category: Hockey
Kevin Bieksa Blasts Nick Cousins’ Hits, Time to “Hammer Him”
[ad_1] Former NHL player Kevin Bieksa directed strong criticism towards a specific National Hockey League player on Saturday night. In an unusual departure from his jovial demeanor as a Hockey Night in Canada panelist, Bieksa singled out Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins. Calling him a “rat” and saying he “absolutely hates” what he’s seeing, someone…
Red Wings Rumor About Patrick Kane Trade Debunked… For Now
[ad_1] Don’t move so quickly when it comes to trying to predict a landing spot for Patrick Kane at this season’s NHL Trade Deadline. Dispelling recent speculations, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period has addressed rumors surrounding the potential trade at the upcoming deadline. Pagnotta firmly asserted that he would be surprised if Kane were…
Oilers Delay in Earning Playoff Spot Might Be Blessing In Disguise
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers continue their impressive resurgence, finally securing a playoff spot after a win against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night. With a current winning streak of 14-3-0 over the past 17 games, the Oilers have turned the tide from a challenging start in October and November. The team’s slow beginning, marked by…
Hershey re-establishes Teddy Bear Toss record | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Photo: Tori Hartman The Hershey Bears have once again established a new hockey record, collecting 74,599 stuffed toys during Sunday’s annual Teddy Bear Toss. This surpasses the club’s previous hockey world record of 67,309 collected in 2023. Bogdan Trineyev sent the fur flying with his goal 4:15 into the second period. The Bears would go…
3 Goalie Targets With Pheonix Copley Done for Season
[ad_1] There’s a new team to watch in the goalie trade market, as the Los Angeles Kings are now in a position to add a netminder. It was announced yesterday (Jan. 6) that Pheonix Copley is done for the season after undergoing ACL surgery. As such, the Kings will set their sights on a few…
3 Ottawa Senators Trade Candidates as Team Changes Continue
[ad_1] The Ottawa Senators are sitting in the basement of the Eastern Conference in what’s been another disappointing season for the franchise. After hiring a new GM and a new coach, it now sounds like the next batch of changes are going to come on the ice ahead of the March 8 trade deadline. The…
Sunday notebook: First-half tear just the start for Bears | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer When a team is in its 86th season, new records are difficult to set. But the Hershey Bears have been breaking new ground. The defending Calder Cup champions are off to the best start in club history with 56 points (28-7-0-0) through 35 games. They complete the first half…
LA Kings Goalie Pheonix Copley Out for Season After ACL Surgery
[ad_1] The Los Angeles Kings announced that goaltender Pheonix Copley will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 NHL season following successful ACL reconstruction surgery. Copley, 31, suffered the injury during practice on December 15, limiting his play to just eight games this season. In those appearances, he posted a 4-1-2 record with a 3.16 goals-against…
Martin Jones Shines as Maple Leafs Sweep West Coast Road Trip
[ad_1] Martin Jones, stepping in as a stop-gap option as the No. 1 goaltender for the Toronto Maple Leafs, played a pivotal role in the team’s successful West Coast road trip sweep this week. Jones, who recently spent time with the Toronto Marlies in the minors, secured a 4-1 victory against his former team, the…
Oilers Make Tough Choice with a Now-Healthy Sam Gagner
[ad_1] He’s ready to go, but the Edmonton Oilers won’t be playing him. In a strategic move, the Oilers are holding off on including forward Sam Gagner in the lineup, despite his recovery from concussion-like symptoms. Gagner says he took a hit in the game prior to him taking a high stick which exacerbated concussion…