Category: Hockey
Patrik Laine Participates in Canadiens Practice; Coach Discusses Challenges of Injury.
[ad_1] Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine made an unexpected appearance at practice this week, showing up on crutches to support his teammates. While it was encouraging to see him at the rink, his presence also served as evidence he could be out for some time. Fans are certainly disappointed, and head coach Martin St. Louis…
Edmonton Oilers part ways with forward Mike Hoffman after PTO period
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers have released Mike Hoffman from his professional tryout (PTO) with the team. The organization announced the move on Monday, not long after the club announced a series of roster cuts sending prospects like Ryan O’Reilly back to the OHL and Matt Savoie down to Bakersfield of the AHL. Hoffman was a…
Mersch, Captain of the Amerks, Announces Retirement: TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Photo: Michaeline Veluvolu Rochester Americans captain Michael Mersch has announced his retirement from professional hockey, completing a 10-year playing career that featured more than 600 professional games. A native of Park Ridge, Ill., Mersch spent his final four seasons in Rochester, including three as team captain. He recorded 156 points in 220 games with…
Swayman Has Interest in Joining Bruins But Rejects Lucrative Offer
[ad_1] As much as the situation in Boston is starting to look a little hairy, the Boston Bruins are not at a point where they are ready to trade goaltender Jeremy Swayman. Insiders like Elliotte Friedman have reported that there have been discussions about the idea of having to do so, but the team is…
In Memoriam: Remembering Ed Anderson (1946-2024) | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] The American Hockey League is remembering Ed Anderson, the longtime executive with the Maine Mariners and Providence Bruins who passed away on Thursday at his home in Scarborough, Maine. Anderson was 77. The first person hired by the Philadelphia Flyers’ new AHL affiliate in Portland, Maine, in 1977, Anderson served as business manager before…
Calvin Pickard Injury Update: Oilers Deliver Positive News
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers were given good news on Sunday as goaltender Calvin Pickard seems to have avoided a more serious injury after a nasty collision in a game on Saturday night versus the Seattle Kraken. “We expect him to be back on the ice in a few days,” head coach Kris Knoblauch said when…
Will the Bruins Consider Trading Ullmark and Swayman, Both Vezina Candidates?
[ad_1] There is still time to sign Jeremy Swayman, but the way things seem to be trending, the Boston Bruins could be facing an unprecedented dilemma: having to trade two Vezina-caliber goaltenders in back-to-back seasons. After dealing Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators this summer to clear the way for Swayman’s deal, the team is…
O’Reilly, Savoie, and Additional Players Demoted
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers have released forward Seth Griffith from his PTO and he will report to the Bakersfield Condors. The team also announced that they have placed defencemen Cam Dineen and Connor Carrick on waivers for the purpose of assignment, while loaning forward Matt Savoie to Bakersfield. In a follow-up post, the team also…
Which Player Will Lead Team Canada: The Crosby vs. McDavid Dilemma
[ad_1] The hockey world doesn’t just have the 2024-25 NHL season to look forward to. The long-awaited 4 Nations Face-Off is just around the corner. For the first time since 2016, NHL players from Canada, the USA, Sweden, and Finland have the chance to represent their nation at the highest level. For Team Canada, this…
Penalty Troubles Interrupt Maple Leafs’ 2-1 Victory Against Canadiens
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs took home a 2-1 win against the Montreal Canadiens, but the game was far from smooth sailing. Penalties and a sluggish offensive performance hindered both teams, preventing the game from developing any natural flow or rhythm. Penalty Chaos for the Maple Leafs Created a Second-Period Mess The second period became…