Category: Hockey
Philip Broberg Requested Permission to Seek Trade Off Oilers
It sounds like the Edmonton Oilers, facing salary cap constraints, are actively exploring trade options for young defenseman Philip Broberg. According to insider and ESPN analyst Kevin Weekes, GM Ken Holland is shopping Broberg around. Weekes writes the team may seek a dollar-for-dollar transaction to stay within their financial constraints. If they can fill an…
Oilers’ Analyst Links Patrick Maroon to Edmonton Twice
While it might be more than two times TSN’s Ryan Rishaug has thrown Patrick Maroon’s name out there in connection with the Edmonton Oilers, it’s clear he sees a fit. Considering the struggles of the Minnesota Wild this season, increasing speculation suggests that Maroon could be available. A three-time Stanley Cup champion, and renowned enforcer…
Belzile thriving ahead of ‘special’ return to Laval | TheAHL.com
by Alex Thomas | AHL On The Beat On July 1, 2023, Alex Belzile did something he had not done in exactly five years: change organizations. On the first day of free agency, Belzile inked a two-year contract with the New York Rangers that ended a five-year stint in the Montreal Canadiens organization. This opened…
Sabres “Need Injection”, GM Won’t Wait Until Trade Deadline
Amid the Buffalo Sabres’ recent struggles, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News addressed the challenges they face. With forwards Tage Thompson and Jack Quinn sidelined and some players regressing, Harrington highlighted the absence of action by General Manager Kevyn Adams to take action. Specifically, they didn’t replace Quinn, who suffered an Achilles injury in June….
Hurricanes Took “Big Run” on Sharks Defenseman Mario Ferraro
As per Elliotte Friedman in his most recent episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast, the Carolina Hurricanes took a run at trying to acquire defenseman Mario Ferraro from the San Jose Sharks. He noted, “The rumour was Carolina took a big run at him and really tried to get him.” It’s interesting considering the Hurricanes’…
Canadiens May Make Trade, “Do What’s Best” for Cayden Primeau
ESPN analyst Kevin Weekes dropped some interesting information as it pertains to the goaltending situation in Montreal. Speaking about Sam Montembeault’s new contract extension and the three-headed goalie dilemma the team now faces, a decision is coming. Specifically, Weekes believes that decision has to do with the future of Cayden Primeau. He wonders if Montreal…
Jacob Markstrom Injured During Monday’s Practice
According to NHL insider Kevin Weeks, Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom took a puck to an unprotected part under his blocker. Weekes writes, “from experience those can be tricky.” He then projects that the Flames might call goaltender Dustin Wolf up from the AHL Calgary Wranglers team in the short-term. It appears Markstrom may be…
Oilers Players Said to be In Favor Of Adding Merzlikins
Bob Stauffer and Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli spoke about the goaltending situation in Edmonton on Stauffer’s Oilers Now show. Specifically speaking about the prospect of adding Elvis Merzlikins in a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Stauffer dropped an interesting nugget, saying the players would be in favor of bringing the netminder in. Both me…
Journalist Lists 6 Teams Interested Flyers’ Sean Walker Trade
As the NHL trade landscape unfolds, a spotlight turns to defenseman Sean Walker of the Philadelphia Flyers. Walker, despite not being the most high-profile name on the trade board, carries value. He has found success in a top-four role with the Flyers, showcasing a noteworthy two-way impact and an impressive 58 percent expected goals rate…
5 Forwards Emerging as Early NHL Trade Candidates
With American Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, the trade chatter has picked up in a major way across the NHL. We’ve already seen a flurry of moves the last week or so and the transactions are expected to continue before the NHL roster freeze over the Christmas holidays. While we’ve already showcased a few goaltenders…