Category: Hockey
Edmonton Oilers Make Further Cuts to Roster, Reducing it by 12 Players
[ad_1] As the new NHL season fast approaches, the Edmonton Oilers have continued to narrow down their rosters. With the coaching staff starting to dial in the team chemistry, NHL hopefuls who aren’t slated to be part of the pro team’s plans this season are being sent back to their respective organizations and leagues. There…
Key Takeaways from Preseason Game 2 for Craig Berube
[ad_1] Reading between the lines of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ second preseason game, a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators, it becomes clear that coach Craig Berube was testing line combinations and defensive pairings to understand his team’s depth and capabilities better. While the first preseason game focused on assessing the core players, Game 2…
Maple Leafs Remain Positive Despite Auston Matthews’ Injury Scare
[ad_1] Auston Matthews will be sitting out the Toronto Maple Leafs’ preseason game tonight, but his absence is not causing much concern. The star forward, who scored 69 goals last season and is nearing 400 career goals, left practice with what head coach Craig Berube described as an “upper body thing.” A video on Thursday…
Adding experienced AHL players to the Avalanche roster could lead to immediate and lasting benefits
[ad_1] Annual roster turnover is just part of the deal in the American Hockey League, but several of the new guys who are expected to lead the way for the Colorado Eagles have something in common: They’ve played here before. While remaking the organization’s depth, the Colorado Avalanche found a bunch of guys who were…
Optimal Strategies for Oilers in Dealing with Kane’s Injury and Salary Cap Constraints
[ad_1] As one might expect thanks to some slightly complicated math that revolves around the salary cap, LTIR, and accrued cap space, it can be a bit difficult to figure out what the Edmonton Oilers might do when it comes to Evander Kane‘s injury situation. He’s expected to be out for months, but maybe not…
Drew Doughty of the Kings Exits Game Due to Injury Following Violent Collision
[ad_1] LA Kings defenseman Drew Doughty left the ice in significant pain after an awkward collision with Tanner Pearson during a preseason game on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred midway through the first period and Doughty was unable to put any weight on his left leg and had to be helped off the ice, sparking…
Edmonton Oilers Coach Unfazed by 6-1 Preseason Defeat Against Seasoned Winnipeg Jets
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers suffered a 6-1 defeat to the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night at the Canada Life Centre, as the Jets iced a lineup stacked with NHL veterans while the Oilers opted to rest most of their regulars including superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Without their top talent, Edmonton’s coach Kris Knoblauch…
Top Young NHL Players to Watch: Demko, Pettersson, Sprong, and Hronek
[ad_1] As the 2024-25 NHL season approaches, fans are buzzing with excitement and curiosity about the Vancouver Canucks’ upcoming campaign. To dive into the team’s prospects, host Jacob Billington welcomed Vancouver Canucks writer Matthew Zator to discuss the most pressing storylines, potential breakout stars, and critical players needing bounceback seasons. With a focus on names…
Mats Sundin Believes Matthews Has Potential to Surpass Gretzky’s Goals Record
[ad_1] At one time, it was wild to think that Alex Ovechkin could ever break Wayne Gretzky‘s all-time goal-scoring record. But, with that milestone now in reach, fans are understanding that even the most unbreakable records are breakable. It begs the question: if Ovechkin can do it, could someone else? Mats Sundin believes that the…
Vasily Podkolzin Looks to Contribute on Oilers’ Penalty Kill
[ad_1] With the departures of Ryan McLeod and Warren Foegele, the Edmonton Oilers are actively seeking a new forward to strengthen their penalty-killing unit. They may have found one in Vasily Podkolzin, one of this season’s latest arrivals. Podkolzin is a player not previously known for his defensive prowess, but he has emerged as a…