Category: Hockey
Philadelphia Flyers Acquire Makiniemi in Latest Signing Transaction
[ad_1] Photo: David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Philadelphia Flyers have signed goaltender Eetu Makiniemi to a one-year, two-way contract. Makiniemi had been in training camp on a tryout with the Flyers. He stopped 13 of 14 shots in Monday’s preseason loss at Montreal. Makiniemi appeared in 18 games for the AHL’s San Jose…
Dell set to make return to Barracuda lineup
[ad_1] Photo: Ashley Potts The San Jose Barracuda have signed goaltender Aaron Dell to a one-year American Hockey League contract for the 2024-25 season. It marks Dell’s third stint with the organization. Dell appeared in 12 games last season with the AHL’s Ontario Reign, going 7-4-1 with a 2.57 goals-against average, a .914 save percentage…
IceHogs and Bruins to host NHLCA guest coaches during preseason exhibition matches – TheAHL.com
[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that, in partnership with the National Hockey League Coaches’ Association (NHLCA), the Rockford IceHogs and Providence Bruins will be participating in the NHLCA Guest Coach Program this preseason. The NHLCA began a guest coaching initiative in 2022, selecting members of its BIPOC Coaches Program and…
Primeau signs with Phantoms | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Photo: Darren Francis The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have signed forward Mason Primeau to a one-year American Hockey League contract. Primeau skated in 44 games with the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights last season, recording two goals and four assists. A fifth-round choice by Vegas in the 2019 NHL Draft, Primeau has skated in 133 games…
Crafting a New Identity for the Toronto Maple Leafs
[ad_1] There’s no doubt about Craig Berube‘s impact as the new head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. His team has not been scored on when they’ve been killing penalties all preseason. Even when the Maple Leafs played youngsters, his team held its own. Related: Maple Leafs Could Move Kampf or Jarnkrok to Resolve Cap…
Laxdal embraces fresh opportunity with Firebirds in AHL
[ad_1] Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Derek Laxdal fell just short of championships as head coach of the Texas Stars in 2018 and as an assistant with the Dallas Stars in 2020. The Coachella Valley Firebirds have come up empty in back-to-back Finals. Maybe this a combination that can put a Calder Cup championship banner…
Patrik Laine Suffers Knee Injury in Game After Collision
[ad_1] Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine exited the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night after suffering a knee injury due to a collision with Cedric Paquette. The incident occurred just four minutes into the game, forcing Laine to leave the ice visibly frustrated. Laine’s injury compounds the Canadiens’ woes, as they also…
Interview with Mattias Ekholm on his important leadership role with the Oilers
[ad_1] Edmonton Oilers veteran defenseman Mattias Ekholm was asked by the media on Saturday how he wants to be remembered by the prospects who are trying their hardest in camp, but may be leaving after not quite making the cut He joked and responded, “Not an asshole, maybe?” As the team widdles down its roster…
Edmonton Oilers Prospect Sam O’Reilly Given Opportunity Before Expected Assignment to Minor Leagues
[ad_1] Edmonton Oilers first-round pick Sam O’Reilly will get a huge opportunity to showcase his talents on the second line tonight in pre-season action against the Seattle Kraken. The 18-year-old forward will skate alongside veteran Corey Perry and Vasily Podkolzin, a clear sign that the team wants to see how he handles top-six minutes before…
Potential Moves: Maple Leafs Consider Trading Kampf or Jarnkrok to Address Cap Constraints
[ad_1] With the start of the 2024-25 season fast approaching, the Toronto Maple Leafs are facing a salary cap crunch, and General Manager Brad Treliving will need to make at least one trade to get the team cap-compliant. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, depth forwards David Kampf and Calle Jarnkrok are potential trade candidates to…