Category: Hockey
What Is Sheldon Keefe’s Perfect Maple Leafs Game Plan?
After Saturday’s 4-0 Toronto Maple Leafs win over the Nashville Predators, Head Coach Sheldon Keefe was asked about the team and how they played in front of Ilya Samsonov. Quoting verbatim, Keefe said: “Ilya Samsonov’s 18-save shutout: If you could draw it up as a perfect game for him, that would probably be it. He…
Gulls’ Suchanek named AHL Player of the Week | TheAHL.com
Photo: Todd Reicher SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that San Diego Gulls goaltender Tomas Suchanek has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending December 10, 2023. Suchanek backstopped the Gulls to three consecutive road wins last week, stopping 74 of the 77 shots he faced…
A Contestant on Hockey’s Amazing Race?
On Sunday night, Calvin Pickard was in goal as the Edmonton Oilers moved to .500 with a strong 4-1 win over the visiting New Jersey Devils. For Pickard, it was a triumphant return to the NHL winners’ circle. In the game, he made 26 saves to gain his first NHL victory in almost two years….
Maple Leafs May Move Around Max Domi to Upgrade Center Depth
According to Sportsnet’s Luke Fox, expect the Toronto Maple Leafs to do some roster juggling, moving around pieces in anticipation of a possible trade. The scribe is suggesting that, along with wanting to upgrade the blue line, GM Brad Trelving may be looking to improve the forward depth. That could have an impact on Max…
3 Trade Targets Who Could Help Fill-In for Dougie Hamilton
The New Jersey Devils won’t be able to replace what Dougie Hamilton means to their hockey team, but you can expect general manager Tom Fitzgerald to at least scroll the trade market. Hamilton is expected to miss multiple months after suffering a torn pectoral muscle recently and now the Devils are down a right-handed defenseman…
Pettersson the Hero as Vancouver Canucks Down Hurricanes 4-3
Elias Pettersson played the role of Vancouver Canucks hero when he broke a tie 3-3 tie early in the third period to lead his team to a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. Thatcher Demko also helped the cause with 21 saves. As a result, the Canucks’ improved their season’s record to…
Oilers Scout Canadiens, Predators as Campbell Rumor Surfaces
On the heels of a seventh-straight win, there’s talk surrounding the Edmonton Oilers and some of the moves they are making off the ice. A rumor started to surface as the Oilers took on the New Jersey Devils in matinee game. Among them, Assistant GM Brad Holland was scouting two teams. Not only that, but…
Marner Could Have Maple Leafs “Against a Wall” If Nylander Exits
The Toronto Maple Leafs have maintained signing William Nylander is a priority. But with an extension not yet finalized, there’s a chance Nylander is holding out with a desire to test free agency. As Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne (and guest Sam McKee) discussed during a recent show, Nylander’s agent, Lewis Gross might be advising…
Jets’ Kyle Connor Suffers Injury After Knee-on-Knee Hit
Kyle Connor was knocked out of tonight’s game between the Anaheim Ducks and Winnipeg Jets after a nasty knee-on-knee hit. The Jets announced that he wouldn’t return due to a lower-body injury. The unfortunate injury occurred following a collision with Ryan Strome of the Ducks. The aftermath of the collision saw Strome being handed a…
Oilers May Have to Bite the Bullet on a Warren Foegele Trade
Despite a six-game winning streak, the Edmonton Oilers are actively exploring the trade market. Goaltending remains a primary focus with questions about Jack Campbell’s ability after another .883 save percentage performance on Saturday night. Since he’s unlikely to be of interest to other teams, if a trade materializes, it’s likely someone from the current roster…