Category: Hockey
BetMGM and NHL Extend Partnership on Multi-Year Deal
[ad_1] BetMGM, a prominent sports betting and iGaming operator, has solidified its ties with the National Hockey League (NHL®) through a multi-year North American partnership extension. The announcement, made today, underscores the ongoing collaboration between BetMGM and the NHL, reinforcing BetMGM’s position as an Official Sports Betting and Gaming Partner of the league. “Our partnership…
Bruins Loan Rookie Matt Poitras to Canada World Juniors Team
[ad_1] Matthew Poitras, the 19-year-old forward and 54th overall pick of the Boston Bruins in the 2022 NHL draft, has earned a coveted spot on Team Canada’s National Junior Team roster. Hockey Canada had strategically left a vacancy in the lineup, anticipating the addition of an under-20 prospect from the NHL. Poitras, who wasn’t widely…
Flyers Won’t Be Buyers and Sean Walker Trade Talks Pick Up
[ad_1] While on the Sportsnet 590 The FAN, GM of the Philadelphia Flyers, Daniel Briere, noted that the sudden success of the team isn’t necessarily going to change their plans this season. Expected to be sellers and a team to watch for trades ahead of the deadline, being in the playoff conversation won’t make them…
Senators Fire Coach D.J. Smith, Martin and Alfredsson Take Over
[ad_1] According to reports, and confirmed by the Ottawa Senators organization, the team has has fired head coach D.J. Smith. Jacques Martin has been named the Senators interim head coach. Daniel Alfredsson joins the team’s coaching staff as an assistant coach. Pierre LeBrun of TSN writes, “Smith was on an expiring contract. In a perfect…
Subban’s Shot at Oilers’ Streak Curious Considering Old Trade Talk
[ad_1] Back in June of 2016, the Montreal Canadiens orchestrated a trade, sending defenseman P.K. Subban, (in the prime of his career), to the Nashville Predators in exchange for blueliner Shea Weber. The unexpected transaction set the stage for divergent paths in the careers of both players and the fortunes of the Canadiens and Predators….
Avalanche Silently Targeting Elias Lindholm for Trade With Flames?
[ad_1] During the latest episode of 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman sparked trade talk intrigue by hinting that the Colorado Avalanche might have a significant move in the works. Rumors are swirling that Elias Lindholm of the Calgary Flames could be their target and he’s wondering if the Avs might make a splash. The Avalanche recently…
The Maple Leafs Are Improving in Two Crucial Areas
[ad_1] With the season now one-third completed, I thought it would be time to look back at where the Toronto Maple Leafs are currently positioned. If you’ve been listening to all the conversation about the Maple Leafs without looking at the team’s record, you might be surprised that they are sitting solidly second in the…
Needs to “Stop The Ones He Should”
[ad_1] 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,…
Hard work defining Parent’s career path | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] 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…
Sharangovich Has Become Part of Flames’ Long-Term Future
[ad_1] 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…