Category: Hockey
Expect Dustin Wolf to Secure the Flames’ Top Goaltender Position
[ad_1] Dustin Wolf, the Calgary Flames’ highly-touted goalie prospect, is ready to claim the number-one goalie job with the club. After another season of development and success, the 23-year-old is approaching this year’s training camp with a clear focus and renewed determination to secure a permanent spot on the Flames roster. Here’s why Wolf feels…
Is it the Real Deal or Just Hype?
[ad_1] Montreal Canadiens fans are buzzing about Lane Hutson after his jaw-dropping saucer pass to Emil Heineman in a recent scrimmage at the Habs training camp. The pass was a thing of beauty, further fueling excitement about the young defenseman, who is already being pegged as a prospect to watch this season. Some fans are…
Savoie and Arvidsson Shine in Oilers’ Training Camp
[ad_1] According to color analyst and Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer, a few Edmonton Oilers are standing out early in training camp. Specifically, two new faces have caught some attention, which is great news for the team– Matt Savoie and Viktor Arvidsson. Stauffer noted in a tweet on Saturday afternoon: Casual observations through first 3…
Kevin Lankinen Inks One-Year Contract with Vancouver Canucks
[ad_1] Elliotte Friedman is reporting that Vancouver will be signing Kevin Lankinen to a one-year deal for “under $1M…they need some insurance and he provides it.” This news comes not long after Rick Dhaliwal tweeted, “Update today : I believe the Canucks interest in Lankinen is picking up!” The Canucks have been looking for goaltending…
Ongoing Trade Talks for Nick Robertson During Maple Leafs Camp
[ad_1] David Pagnotta was a guest on NHL Network a few days ago and noted that the Toronto Maple Leafs are still being quite active on the trade front when it comes to their roster. Specifically, Pagnotta believes the team is making calls regarding Nick Robertson and Connor Timmins. Pagnotta said, “They don’t have a…
Robin Lehner’s Situation with the Golden Knights Continues to Take Unexpected Twists
[ad_1] The drama surrounding Robin Lehner and the Vegas Golden Knights took a surprising turn on Saturday when, after the goaltender failed to attend a mandatory pre-season medical exam, it was reported that the team knew he wasn’t going to be there. According to Frank Seravalli of The Daily Faceoff, Lehner’s absence may have triggered…
Edmonton Oilers Receive Mixed Updates on Evander Kane’s Surgery
[ad_1] Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane underwent successful surgery this week to address a series of injuries, including two torn hip adductor muscles, two hernias, and two torn lower abdominal muscles. These injuries stem from Kane playing through a sports hernia last season. While the procedure was successful, Kane acknowledges that he has a “long…
Canucks Issue Bold Challenge to Brock Boeser Prior to Season Opener
[ad_1] Elliotte Friedman was discussing Brock Boeser’s contract situation in Vancouver during the latest episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast. He mentioned that Canucks GM Patrik Allvin has issued a direct challenge to Boeser as he plays in a contract year. Friedman highlighted Allvin’s willingness to challenge his players, with Boeser being no exception. The…
Insider Reveals Crosby Declined Higher Offer from Penguins
[ad_1] Elliotte Friedman discussed the details of Sidney Crosby’s new contract on the 32 Thoughts podcast this week. Crosby knew that his contract had an “87” in it before it was official, and Friedman believes the $8.7 million he signed for may not have been the original offer. Initially, the number was expected to be…
Pros and Cons of Nick Robertson’s Season with the Toronto Maple Leafs
[ad_1] The story surrounding Nick Robertson and the Toronto Maple Leafs took a significant turn last week when the 23-year-old signed a one-year, $895,000 deal. After a summer of speculation and a reported meeting with new head coach Craig Berube, it’s clear that Robertson’s future remains one of the most fascinating storylines as the 2024-25…