Category: Hockey
John Tavares Joins Gets 1000 Points in Dramatic Fashion
[ad_1] 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…
Knight working his way back with Checkers | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] 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…
Erik Gudbranson Suspended One Game by NHL DoPS
[ad_1] 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…
Barracuda sign forward Rau | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] 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…
Flames Should Consider Risky Trade for Andrei Kuzmenko
[ad_1] If the Calgary Flames are looking to make a trade that isn’t just about prospects and picks, the Vancouver Canucks should probably be their first phone call. It is rumored the Canucks are interested in landing another defenseman. Having plucked Nikita Zadorov from Calgary in a previous deal, it now sounds like Vancouver is…
IceHogs acquire Strand | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Photo: Ross Dettman The Rockford IceHogs have acquired defenseman Austin Strand from the Chicago Wolves in exchange for forward Zach Jordan. Strand signed an AHL contract with the Wolves on July 18, 2023, and recorded one goal and three assists in 10 games with the club this season. In 200 career AHL contests with…
What Is Sheldon Keefe’s Perfect Maple Leafs Game Plan?
[ad_1] 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….
Gulls’ Suchanek named AHL Player of the Week | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] 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…
A Contestant on Hockey’s Amazing Race?
[ad_1] 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…
Maple Leafs May Move Around Max Domi to Upgrade Center Depth
[ad_1] 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…