Category: Hockey
Should the Toronto Maple Leafs Explore a Hypothetical Trade Involving Mock Rempe with the New York Rangers?
[ad_1] Part of the fun of being a hockey fan and using the online tools that exist now to act like an NHL general manager is exploring trade ideas. A popular way to do so these days is by using the PuckPedia GM tool, and one creative user has proposed an intriguing trade idea that…
Bruins Get Ready for Absence of Swayman, Acquire Patera Off Waivers
[ad_1] Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced on October 2 that the team has claimed goaltender Jiri Patera off waivers from the Vancouver Canucks. The 25-year-old netminder played 25 games with the Henderson Silver Knights (AHL) in the 2023-24 season, recording an 11-10-4 record with a 2.99 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage….
Implications of Increased Responsibility in Coming Season
[ad_1] Calvin Pickard was back on the ice with the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. After taking a bump in a preseason game and being held out for precautionary reasons, he won’t miss any regular season action and will potentially get into the net Friday, as the Oilers take on the Vancouver Canucks. While speaking with…
Another round of cuts for Oilers, but what lingering uncertainties remain for the team?
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers reduced their Training Camp roster to 26 players on Tuesday—consisting of 15 forwards, eight defensemen, and three goalies—by placing some players on waivers for assignment to Bakersfield. The resulting group of 26 players looks very close to the opening night roster, with uncertainties surrounding players like Noah Philp, Raphael Lavoie, Travis…
Maple Leafs Defensive Pairings Take Center Stage
[ad_1] As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for the 2024-25 NHL season, the preseason has provided an early look at the team’s blue line structure. With several key players in place, the focus has shifted to how the defense pairings are shaping up, particularly regarding Morgan Rielly, Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jake McCabe, and…
Potential Jeremy Swayman Trade Rumors Tied to 3 NHL Teams
[ad_1] It’s more than possible that the worst thing that’s going to happen between the Boston Bruins and goaltender Jeremy Swayman has happened. Cooler heads may prevail and a deal might get done in the coming days that will see the goalie get around $64 million over eight years. But, if that bridge has been…
Top Senators Players: Stützle and Tkachuk Sidelined by Injuries During Game
[ad_1] The Ottawa Senators were dealt a tough blow Tuesday night, losing two of their top players, Tim Stützle and Brady Tkachuk, to injuries in a single period during their matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. Both players are set to be re-evaluated tomorrow, according to Ottawa head coach Travis Green. Brady Tkachuk (upper body) and…
McDavid Seeks Changes from Oilers’ Coach as Pre-Season Wraps Up
[ad_1] Connor McDavid, captain of the Edmonton Oilers, has shown his leadership and is making a statement early in the pre-season by requesting more ice time to prepare for the 2024-25 NHL regular season. According to Sportsnet’s Mark Spector, McDavid approached head coach Kris Knoblauch over the weekend and told the coach he wants to…
McDavid Eager for Oilers to Shake Things Up Before Regular Season
[ad_1] It might be too much to suggest Connor McDavid is frustrated, but the captain of the Edmonton Oilers is certainly eager to get the regular season lineup into pre-season games and see what this team can do together. The hint seems to be to put away the blender, let the prospects and hopefuls go,…
Jeremy Brodeur Impresses in Preseason Debut
[ad_1] Jeremy Brodeur, son of New Jersey Devils legend Martin Brodeur, made his mark in his first preseason appearance against the New York Rangers on Monday night. Playing in front of a fanbase that knows the Brodeur name better than perhaps anyone, the 27-year-old netminder stopped 29 shots to help the Devils secure a 3-1…