Category: Hockey
Can Calvin Pickard Be Enough for the Oilers in the Playoffs?
Edmonton Oilers’ goaltender Calvin Pickard secured his second win of the season for the Edmonton Oilers this past Friday night, steering away 23 shots in an impressive 6-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Hailing from New Brunswick, Pickard seems to have found a comfortable groove against the Devils, maintaining an unblemished career record of…
Walcott, Syracuse a perfect fit | TheAHL.com
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Whatever the Syracuse Crunch have needed to be done, Daniel Walcott has been there for them. Handle a job on the blue line? Step in as a forward? Provide energy? Chip in goals? Be a leader? Community work? A team holiday sing-along? In his nine seasons in Syracuse, Walcott has…
Oilers Ignite Holiday Cheer with Back-to-Back 3rd-Period Fireworks
In another display of resilience and firepower, the Edmonton Oilers pulled off an exhilarating comeback for the second consecutive night, triumphing over the New York Rangers with a 4-3 victory at Madison Square Garden. Lightning struck twice as the Oilers once again hammered in four third-period goals, marking a dramatic turnaround that left the Rangers…
Elias Pettersson Contract Talks Set to Heat Up in the New Year
As the Vancouver Canucks continue to dazzle the hockey world with their stellar performance this season, all eyes are on pending restricted free agent Elias Pettersson and the quiet contract negotiations that have taken center stage. TSN’s Darren Dreger reports that talks between the Canucks and Pettersson’s representation at CAA Hockey have been quiet, with…
Ducks’ Leo Carlsson Has Sprained MCL, Rookie Out for 4-6 Weeks
In a setback for the Anaheim Ducks, rookie sensation Leo Carlsson is expected to miss 4-6 weeks due to a sprained right MCL. Injury was sustained in a collision during Thursday’s game against the Calgary Flames. It occurred when Carlsson collided awkwardly with Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar along the boards and Weegar fell onto Carlsson,…
Nylander New Leafs’ Deal to Exceed Huge Number
Toronto Maple Leafs fans might need to prepare for some serious sticker shock as insider Darren Dreger recently hinted at the potential cost of William Nylander’s new deal. Appearing on the First Up podcast, Dreger didn’t mince words, stating that the forward’s price tag is enormous. The contract is likely to surpass the $11 million…
Not Fitting Canucks Culture, Andrei Kuzmenko Trade Talks Persist
This season the Vancouver Canucks have undergone a remarkable transformation. The team has been shaped into a powerful team with a revamped culture under the leadership of Jim Rutherford and Rick Tocchet. But where does Andrei Kuzmenko fit into this new culture? Amid the team’s success, questions arise about the fit of forward Kuzmenko within…
Silver Knights’ Denisenko, Moose’s Viel suspended | TheAHL.com
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee today announced the following suspensions: Henderson Silver Knights forward Grigori Denisenko has been suspended for two (2) games as a consequence of a charging incident in a game on Dec. 22 vs. San Jose. Denisenko will miss Henderson’s games tonight (Dec. 23) vs. San Jose…
Senators Likely to Flip Vladimir Tarasenko Ahead of Trade Deadline
Amidst the struggles of the Ottawa Senators this season, trade rumors are swirling around Vladimir Tarasenko. The forward holds a full no-trade clause and carries a $5 million cap hit. Despite these constraints, there’s speculation that the Senators, grappling with a tumultuous season and recent managerial changes, may entertain the idea of moving the talented…
Return of Johansen a nice holiday gift for Bears | TheAHL.com
by Jesse Liebman | AHL On The Beat As the Hershey Bears approach the American Hockey League’s holiday break atop the league standings, their blue line perhaps received an early Christmas present on Tuesday in the form of defenseman Lucas Johansen. The seventh-year pro was loaned to Hershey by the parent Washington Capitals, allowing Johansen…