Category: Hockey
Laxdal ready to tackle new challenge with Firebirds in professional hockey
[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…
ESPN Columnist Speculates on Possible Trade Involving Seth Jones and Blackhawks
[ad_1] One of Greg Wyshynski’s bold predictions for the 2024-25 NHL season is that Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones will be traded before the season ends. Jones, along with Ducks’ defenseman Cam Fowler were the two biggest names on his list for possible trades, but Jones’ protected contract is a monster, which makes the prediction…
Injury Update: Toronto Maple Leafs Roster Health Concerns Heighten Ahead of Preseason Game 4
[ad_1] Several players are dealing with injuries as the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for the upcoming season. These might impact their chances of making the final roster. Here’s a look at the current injury status of key players and how it might affect their positions on the team. John Tavares – Lower-Body Injury (Day-to-Day)…
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…
Consensus Projection: Oilers Breakout Player
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers will absolutely need defenseman Ty Emberson to step up during the 2024-25 season. This is not to say that he’s been bad. Quite the opposite. He’s been good, given his small sample size of games, all for the San Jose Sharks. Voted the breakout star for the Oilers by several insiders…
Maple Leafs in talks to potentially trade Calle Jarnkrok due to excess forwards
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly open to trading veteran forward Calle Jarnkrok as they look to trim their roster ahead of the 2024-25 season. With too many forwards and limited salary cap space — the team is over the salary cap by $1.069 million — GM Brad Treliving is considering his options. As…
Flames Prospect Zayne Parekh Handles Demotion with Maturity
[ad_1] Calgary Flames prospect Zayne Parekh handled his first NHL training camp with the maturity of a seasoned veteran, despite not making the regular-season roster after being drafted ninth overall this summer. Reflecting on his first training camp experience, the young defenseman described it as “humbling” and acknowledged areas he needs to improve. “I really…
Potential Unexpected Developments from Oilers Training Camp Prior to the Season
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers have four pre-season games remaining before the start of the 2024-25 regular season. In those games, it is expected that the team will start icing more of a regular-season roster and making the difficult cuts that include players who have a chance to make the team out of training camp. Head…
Brock Nelson Emerges as a Potential Trade Target for the Islanders
[ad_1] Brock Nelson has stated that he is willing to engage in contract extension talks with the New York Islanders during the season, but he is not too concerned about the process. The 32-year-old forward is in no rush to secure a new deal and remains indifferent about it. According to Ethan Sears of the…
Scout Expresses Uncertain Sentiments Regarding Swayman’s Deal with Bruins
[ad_1] Boston Bruins reporter and columnist Jimmy Murphy was recently on the Fifth Liners podcast and said that a scout told him he’s got a “weird feeling on this Swayman thing.” Hinting that this negotiation between the Bruins and goaltender Jeremy Swayman is going to take a while to get finalized, the scout not only…