Category: Hockey
Maple Leafs Must Lean into Young Talent Instead of Pursuing Pacioretty
[ad_1] The debate about signing aging veterans or prioritizing developing young talent is never-ending in the NHL. This conversation has intensified for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they contemplate signing a contract with a seasoned veteran in Max Pacioretty. He’s coming to the camp as a PTO. However, the rumor is that the contract is…
White Poised to Make an Impact for Sharks in AHL or NHL
[ad_1] Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer The San Jose Sharks open training camp Thursday with plenty to show and even more to prove. That comes with finishing at the bottom of the NHL last season. Change has swept the organization this summer. It starts with a new head coach in Ryan Warsofsky, who won Calder…
Draisaitl Continues to Shine for Oilers in Contract Season Despite Recent Extension
[ad_1] History shows that athletes tend to get complacent when they get a massive contract. The money is locked in, they’re set for life, and the incentive to earn big in a contract year is gone. For Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers, his new $112 million contract might give a less motivated player 112…
Zack Kassian Makes Unofficial Return to Oilers with Defined Role
[ad_1] The busy offseason continues for the Edmonton Oilers as a retired and former Oilers forward rejoins the organization. After officially hanging up the skates in February 2024, former Oiler Zack Kassian is coming back. He joins the Oilers as a scout based in his home province of Ontario. Zack Kassian is on Oilers staff…
Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs Enter Into Contentious Contract Negotiations
[ad_1] Mitch Marner made it clear during his media availability on Wednesday that he won’t be discussing his expiring contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. “I’m not here to talk about that. I’m here to talk about the season,” Marner said definitively, shutting down any speculation about his future with the Leafs. Despite…
Golden Knights’ Robin Lehner Faces Consequences for Missing Medical Exam
[ad_1] According to Frank Seravalli of The Daily Faceoff, the Vegas Golden Knights might be considering terminating Robin Lehner‘s contract after the goaltender failed to attend a mandatory pre-season medical exam. Sources told Daily Faceoff that Lehner, 33, didn’t show up for his exam on Wednesday and the Golden Knights might explore options with the…
Edmonton Oilers Can Achieve More Than Expected with Potential Trade for Ristolainen
[ad_1] Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now and Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli got into a conversation on Wednesday about the Edmonton Oilers and their need to add another right-shot defenseman for this coming season. Both admitted that Ty Emberson is going to make a splash this season and potentially outperform expectations, but Stauffer wondered if a…
Rogers Acquires Bell’s Share of MLSE and Toronto Maple Leafs in $4.7 Billion Deal
[ad_1] Rogers Communications has agreed to purchase Bell’s 37.5% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) for $4.7 billion CAD (~$3.5 billion USD), giving Rogers a controlling 75% interest in the parent company of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors, Toronto FC, and Argonauts. This move strengthens Rogers’ position in Canada’s sports industry. They already…
Calgary Flames 2024-25 NHL Season: A Look at 3 Bold Predictions
[ad_1] As the Calgary Flames prepare for the 2024-25 season, several questions must be answered. While it’s likely to be a rebuilding season, there is a nice mix of young talent and veterans looking to bounce back. However, perhaps the biggest question is around the team’s goaltending situation. As the team engages in the preseason,…
T.J. Oshie of the Capitals to Miss Extended Time Due to Lingering Injury, Expected to be Placed on LTIR for 2024-25 Season
[ad_1] The Washington Capitals have announced that veteran forward T.J. Oshie will begin the 2024-25 season on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) due to ongoing chronic back issues. Oshie, who turns 38 in December, has been battling injuries for some time and is in the final year of a contract with a $5.75 million cap hit….