Category: Hockey
Star Players Philp, Brown, Gagner, Yamamoto, and McDavid Shine in Hockey Game
[ad_1] Quick Hits: Edmonton Oilers Roster Updates In a quick hits post covering some of the bigger news of the day surrounding the Edmonton Oilers, with the team narrowing down their roster for the first regular season game in 2024-25, there is talk about who didn’t make the cut. Among those sent out were Noah…
Canucks acquire defenseman Erik Brannstrom from Avalanche in exchange for Tucker Poolman and draft pick
[ad_1] On Sunday afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks announced the acquisition of defenseman Erik Brannstrom from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Tucker Poolman and a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. General Manager Patrik Allvin confirmed the trade today, right before placing Brannstrom on waivers. The Brannstrom deal comes as a bit of…
Murray, Rifai, Robertson, and Savard: A Powerhouse Quartet in the World of Hockey
[ad_1] With the Toronto Maple Leafs’ final roster looming, key moves and developments shape the team as they prepare for the upcoming season. Here are three important updates that Maple Leafs fans should be aware of: Quick Hit One: Matt Murray and Marshall Rifai Placed on Waivers As the deadline for final rosters approaches, the…
Oilers’ Head Coach Discusses NHL Development Plans for Noah Philp Following AHL Assignment
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers made some roster cuts on Sunday, the most difficult of which might have been the decision to send Noah Philp back down to the Bakersfield Condors of the AHL. Philp impressed in camp and arguably earned a spot on the roster. Related: Oilers Make Several Roster Cuts, Including Noah Philp and…
Canucks Sign Nils Höglander to a 3-Year, $9 Million Contract Extension
[ad_1] Nils Höglander has signed a three-year, $9 million contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks, carrying an average annual value of $3 million. The deal will kick in starting in the 2025-26 season and it will keep the 23-year-old forward in Vancouver through his prime years. The team confirmed the signing on Sunday afternoon. He…
Kailer Yamamoto looks to reignite his career in Utah, inking a one-year contract
[ad_1] Kailer Yamamoto has signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Utah Hockey Club. After joining the team on a PTO, Yamamoto has made it when a handful of other players on PTOs did not. That it’s a two-way deal leaves Utah with some options and it will force Yamamoto to be productive to keep…
Fans and Analysts Express Concern over Decision
[ad_1] The Calgary Flames’ decision to place Jakob Pelletier on waivers has sparked an immediate reaction from fans and analysts, many of whom are questioning the team’s roster management. A somewhat surprising move, there is real concern that a team will claim the forward. The Flames announced on Sunday that Pelletier, along with Cole Schwindt…
Swayman Excited to Join Bruins – What’s Next for the Young Goaltender?
[ad_1] Jeremy Swayman signed a massive eight-year, $66 million contract with the Boston Bruins, carrying an average annual value of $8.25 million through the 2031-32 season. The 25-year-old goaltender, previously a restricted free agent, had come off a one-year, $3.475 million deal awarded by an arbitrator in August 2023. However, as contract talks were ongoing,…
Robertson and Michkov Shine Among Top Performers in Preseason Hockey
[ad_1] On October 4th, the New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres kicked off their seasons in the opening game of the NHL Global Series, held this year in Prague, Czechia. The Devils secured a strong 4-1 victory over the Sabres. The rest of the NHL won’t start its season until October 8th. With only one…
Toronto Maple Leafs Defeat Detroit Red Wings in Preseason Match
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs’ final preseason game of the season saw them home to a Detroit Red Wings team that iced mostly prospects and players fighting for a roster spot. It was also the Red Wings’ third game in three nights. With the expanded preseason roster, the players themselves didn’t play all three games,…