Category: Hockey
Maple Leafs Not In Rush to Make Goalie Trade [Report]
[ad_1] 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…
Oilers Recall Raphael Lavoie, Send Gleason to AHL
[ad_1] 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…
Elenz a key spoke in Firebirds’ coaching wheel | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] 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…
Leafs Ilya Samsonov Goaltending Crisis Reaching Critical Stage
[ad_1] 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…
Jonathan Quick’s Skate Save a ‘Save of the Year’ Contender
[ad_1] 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,…
Elias Pettersson’s Rumored Interest In Blackhawks Gains Attention
[ad_1] 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…
Reggie Savage (1970-2023) | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] 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),…
Elias Pettersson to Blackhawks Rumor Deemed Unlikely at Best
[ad_1] 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…
Weekend watch list: Dec. 29-31 | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] 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…
Devils Send Akira Schmid to AHL, Nico Daws Up Next
[ad_1] 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…
