Category: Hockey
Capitals sign Stevenson to three-year extension | TheAHL.com
Photo: Tori Hartman The Washington Capitals have signed goaltender Clay Stevenson to a three-year contract extension through the 2026-27 season. Stevenson, 24, has a record of 9-4-0 in 13 appearances for the AHL’s Hershey Bears this season and leads the league with a 1.70 goals-against average and four shutouts, while ranking second with a .934…
Maple Leafs May Have to Make “Discount Bin” Trade
Despite having $4 million in cap space to spend, the Toronto Maple Leafs are having trouble making a trade. The issue isn’t money or fitting a player onto the roster, it’s the willingness of other GMs to work with the Leafs and help GM Brad Treliving find a defenseman at a fair price. As Carlo…
Bussi a role model inside the rink – and outside it | TheAHL.com
by Jordan Conn | AHL On The Beat What a difference a year can make. Eleven months ago, Brandon Bussi was the fifth goaltender in the Boston Bruins organization, protecting a crease in the ECHL for the Maine Mariners. He joined the Providence Bruins last November when injuries hit both the National Hockey League and…
Oilers Getting Close to a Resolution With Jack Campbell
Edmonton Sports Talk host Tom Gazzola noted today on the Oil Stream Podcast that the Edmonton Oilers are being very proactive in moving Jack Campbell. Not only that, but he says the conclusion to Jack Campbell with the Oilers is closer than initially anticipated. He doesn’t believe it’s a buyout, which means a trade seems…
Red Wings Explore Trade Options, Shopping Jonatan Berggren
Recent trade discussions involving the Detroit Red Wings are making noise, according to The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta. One player in the spotlight is forward Jonatan Berggren, currently showcasing his skills with the Grand Rapids Griffins, the Red Wings’ AHL affiliate. The #LGRW have been engaged in trade talks lately, per source. Jonatan Berggren, who…
Red Wings’ David Perron Given 6-Game Suspension by NHL DoPS
Detroit Red Wings forward David Perron has received a six-game suspension without pay from the NHL Player Safety. The suspension comes after he delivered a cross-check to the head of Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub. The incident occurred in the aftermath of Dylan Larkin’s injury when Perron targeted Zub as the player involved in the…
John Tavares Joins Gets 1000 Points in Dramatic Fashion
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares has joined the elite 1,000-point club. In dramatic fashion, he achieved the milestone in a game against his former team, the New York Islanders. The memorable moment unfolded as Tavares assisted on Morgan Rielly’s tying goal with just 6.4 seconds left in regulation. The game paused as the entire…
Knight working his way back with Checkers | TheAHL.com
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Sometimes it’s the quiet nights that are particularly challenging for a goaltender. Sunday was one of those evenings for Spencer Knight. But really, that is just hockey. The bigger picture is that Knight is back on the ice. Now there is something familiar for Knight – the ice. Even with…
Erik Gudbranson Suspended One Game by NHL DoPS
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson has been handed a one-game suspension under NHL rule 46.2 (Aggressor) following an altercation with Florida Panthers’ Nick Cousins, as confirmed by @NHLPlayerSafety. Columbus’ Erik Gudbranson has been suspended for one game under rule 46.2 (Aggressor) for an altercation with Florida’s Nick Cousins. https://t.co/PXxg79dsZs — NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety)…
Barracuda sign forward Rau | TheAHL.com
The San Jose Barracuda have signed forward Kyle Rau to an American Hockey League contract for the 2023-24 season. Rau played 68 games for the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks in 2022-23, registering 16 goals and 19 assists. In 430 career AHL games with Abbotsford, Iowa, Springfield, Portland and San Antonio, Rau has compiled 133 goals and…