Category: Hockey
Three Factors that Could Lead to Better Goaltending for the Maple Leafs in 2024
[ad_1] Although there are questions surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltending heading into the 2024-25 season, it might not be the Achilles heel some hockey pundits predict. While the situation remains unproven—especially with Matt Murray recovering from injury—there’s growing optimism that this year’s tandem of Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz could surprise many. Woll, the…
Ducks Ink Oscar Dansk to a One-Year Deal
[ad_1] Photo: David Moll The Anaheim Ducks have signed goaltender Oscar Dansk to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2024-25 NHL season. Dansk was 11-12-3 with a 3.22 goals-against average and an .897 save percentage in 27 appearances with the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers last season. In 171 AHL games over parts of seven seasons in…
Future Prospects for Predators’ Tomasino and Parssinen
[ad_1] The Nashville Predators are aiming high this season with their free agent acquisitions. Transitioning from a cap-friendly team to one facing financial constraints, they are encountering difficulties in signing their restricted free agents. General Manager Barry Trotz extended qualifying offers to forwards Philip Tomasino and Juuso Parssinen just before the free agency period. The…
Moose’s Fink Wins 2023-24 Ellery Award in AHL
[ad_1] Photo: Jonathan Kozub SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Manitoba Moose manager of hockey communications and broadcaster Daniel Fink has been selected as the recipient of the James H. Ellery Memorial Award for the 2023-24 season. The James H. Ellery Memorial Award is presented annually in recognition of outstanding media…
If Penguins Falter in Playoff Race, Columnist Speculates on Potential Crosby Trade
[ad_1] In a recent article, TSN’s Travis Yost explored the intriguing possibility of the Pittsburgh Penguins trading their longtime captain, Sidney Crosby, before the March trade deadline. Although Yost acknowledges that such a move is unlikely, he laid out a scenario where Crosby, now 37, could be moved if the Penguins fall out of playoff…
Optimistic Predictions for Edmonton Oilers in the 2024-25 Season
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers enter the 2024-25 NHL season with renewed hope and expectations. Their near-miss in last season’s Stanley Cup Final drives the team forward. Coming off a roller-coaster 2023-24 season that saw the team start disastrously before finding their stride under new head coach Kris Knoblauch, the Oilers are determined to capitalize on…
The Boston Bruins and RFA Jeremy Swayman: How Long Until Things Get Awkward?
[ad_1] NHL Network: Elliotte Friedman on the NHL Network Discusses Jeremy Swayman RFA Situation with Boston Bruins NHLRumors.com transcription Jamieson Coyle: “Jeremy Swayman, no more goalie hugs because Linus Ullmark is no longer a Boston Bruin, he’s an Ottawa Senator. And as of right now, Jeremy Swamy doesn’t have a contract, and he’s an RFA….
How Will the Oilers’ Aging Players Affect Their Pursuit of the Stanley Cup?
[ad_1] As the new NHL season approaches, the Edmonton Oilers inch closer and closer to having a finalized roster. With a revolving door of players coming and leaving Edmonton, one notable roster change is the average age of the Oilers. Once the youngest roster in the league, as Stanley Cup contenders, the roster is filled…
Uncomfortable Times Looming for Boston Bruins and RFA Jeremy Swayman
[ad_1] NHL Network: Elliotte Friedman on the NHL Network when asked about the Jeremy Swayman RFA situation with the Boston Bruins, what he might be looking at, what the feelings are for both sides, and when is the next pressure point? Will Nick Robertson Take the Opportunity That is There for him With the Toronto…
Draisaitl’s Contract Extension Strengthens Oilers’ Chances of Keeping McDavid
[ad_1] Leon Draisaitl has officially become the highest-paid player in the NHL, following his eight-year extension with the Edmonton Oilers. The deal, worth $14 million per year, cements Draisaitl’s commitment to the city and the Oilers. “I love nothing more but wearing that jersey and representing our city,” Draisaitl said in his media call after…