Category: Hockey
Needs to “Stop The Ones He Should”
You know things aren’t going well for you when your AHL coach says you can’t stop pucks. That’s the current situation for Edmonton Oilers goaltender Jack Campbell, who is currently in the AHL working on his game. The hope is that Campbell can play well enough to call him back up to the NHL, but…
Hard work defining Parent’s career path | TheAHL.com
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Nothing has come easily in Xavier Parent’s career. The Utica Comets forward is 5-foot-8, 170 pounds. Undrafted. Never garnered much attention from the draft experts. Never part of the spotlight that the IIHF World Junior Championship draws. Still unsigned after four junior seasons. But slowly and quietly, Parent continues to…
Sharangovich Has Become Part of Flames’ Long-Term Future
When Calgary Flames general manager chose to trade Tyler Toffoli to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Yegor Sharangovich and a third-round pick, the majority of the fan base was quite underwhelmed. The response was warranted given that Toffoli was coming off of a career-best 73-point season, while Sharangovich was in and out of…
Marlies’ Gambrell named AHL Player of the Week | TheAHL.com
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Toronto Marlies forward Dylan Gambrell has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending December 17, 2023. Gambrell helped the Marlies secure a pair of road wins with a five-point weekend, registering two goals and three assists. On…
3 Takeaways from 7-0 Maple Leafs Beat Down of Penguins
Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs dominated the Pittsburgh Penguins at home to the tune of a 7-0 win. What were the three takeaways from that game? Takeaway One: Dominant Scoring Run and Impressive Point Streak Propel Maple Leafs The Maple Leafs are riding a wave of offensive power, which has become evident in their…
3 Takeaways from Canucks Who Beat Blackhawks 4-3
In an afternoon game on Sunday, the Vancouver Canucks beat a Chicago Blackhawks team that fought hard but was under-manned. As a result, despite the Blackhawks’ best efforts, the Canucks prevailed by a score of 4-3. The Blackhawks scored half way through the first period of the game, when Nick Foligno tipped in a goal….
Do Canucks and Flames Have Pieces to Make a Massive Trade?
The Vancouver Canucks are setting their sights on improving their roster in more than one area. Aiming to enhance both their offensive and defensive capabilities, they’ve already been active. General Manager Patrik Allvin and President Jim Rutherford have worked hard all season to make changes to the roster that will keep a pretty good team…
Insider Projects Oilers Larger Combo Deal to Trade Jack Campbell
Jack Campbell had another rough outing for the Bakersfield Condors on Saturday night. He allowed three goals against in the first 28 minutes of a game and he’s clearly not finding his game in the minors. There’s no way the Oilers are feeling confident enough to bring him back up to the main roster. “If…
Did the Maple Leafs Make a Mistake Trading Sam Lafferty?
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded forward Sam Lafferty to the Vancouver Canucks for a fifth-round pick in 2024 back on Oct. 8, 2023. It was a trade to clear cap space and while it made sense on paper, the Leafs might be looking back and wondering if it was the right decision. Lafferty has been…
The Surprising Similarities Between Hockey and Poker
Hockey, with its high-speed chases and physical agility on ice, contrasts sharply with poker’s quiet, strategic battles around the card table. While hockey players don skates and gear to score goals, poker players sit poised, calculating odds and reading subtle cues. Yet, beneath these surface differences lies a shared core of strategy, psychology, and skill….