Category: Hockey
Daccord shines for Kraken in ‘magical’ Winter Classic
[ad_1] Daccord’s recent results with Seattle have been years in the making. Selected by the Ottawa Senators in the seventh round (No. 199) of the 2015 NHL Draft, the 27-year-old had made just 15 NHL starts prior to this season. However, the Kraken lost their No. 1 goalie, Philipp Grubauer, to a lower-body injury on…
4 Teams Looking to Add Goaltending Depth
[ad_1] The NHL’s trade deadline is March 8th and expect to see a flurry of activity over the course of the next eight weeks. With some separation in the standings in both the Eastern Conference and Western Conference, the buyers and sellers are starting to take shape. More specifically, when it comes to goaltending, there’s…
Hurricanes Consider Michael Bunting Trade to Free Up Cap Space
[ad_1] Amidst the Carolina Hurricanes’ quest for a goaltending upgrade and cap space flexibility, Michael Bunting’s name has emerged in trade conversations, according to reports from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Specifically, when the Hurricanes were exploring moves to acquire a goaltender, Bunting’s name surfaced, indicating the possibility of him being dealt. Bunting, who signed a three-year,…
Maple Leafs’ Playoff Aspirations Teeter on the Edge
[ad_1] 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…
Ilya Samsonov Clears Waivers, Joins Marlies for Confidence Boost
[ad_1] 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…
Will the Oilers Pursue John Gibson After Lighting Him Up?
[ad_1] 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…
Growing pains for Griffins, but foundation is strong | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] 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…
Sunday notebook: Grimaldi still fighting through adversity | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] 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…
Sharks Send Erik Karlsson to the Penguins
[ad_1] 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…
Oilers Overcome Early Hurdles Against Kings for 4th Straight Win
[ad_1] 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…