Category: Hockey
Team GB Announces Roster for Netherlands U20s Tournament in Ice Hockey UK
[ad_1] Great Britain have named their team for next month’s under-20s Watersley International Ice Hockey Tournament at the Glanerbrook Ice Rink in the Netherlands. GB will face Belgium U20s, German DNL side Kölner Haie U20s and Netherlands U20s from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th August. Head Coach, Martin Grubb, said: “We are delighted to be…
Oilers Fans Rallying for Change, Call for Dismissal of Stan Bowman
[ad_1] An online petition has been gaining momentum surrounding the Edmonton Oilers’ most recent front-office move. The petition was created on July 1, but since the announcement of Stan Bowman being named the new General Manager and Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations for the organization, the number of signatures has skyrocketed. On Wednesday morning,…
Insider Predicts Jeremy Swayman’s Contract Could Reach AAV of $9 Million or More
[ad_1] Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman is set to secure a significant payday, with NHL.com’s Dan Rosen projecting that Swayman could command over $9 million per season. As a restricted free agent, the 25-year-old Swayman finds himself in a unique position, with the Bruins holding just under $9 million in salary cap space to finalize…
Buffalo Sabres take a gamble with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s 5-year contract
[ad_1] The Buffalo Sabres have secured their goaltending future by agreeing to terms with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen on a five-year contract, carrying an average annual value (AAV) of $4.75 million. The team announced the deal on Wednesday, highlighting Luukkonen’s impressive performance in the previous season where he set career highs in games played (54), wins (27),…
Analysis: Why the Maple Leafs Should Consider Signing Alex Nylander
[ad_1] Alex Nylander has become a free agent after being non-tendered by the Columbus Blue Jackets, despite a strong finish to his season. Given his resume, recognizable name, and recent performance, it’s surprising he has not yet signed with a new team. In fact, according to hockey analyst Josh Wegman of The Score, the free-agent…
Do Fans See Stan Bowman as a Viable Option for GM of the Oilers?
[ad_1] Jeff Jackson, Stan Bowman, and Sheldon Kennedy said all the right things on Wednesday when Bowman was introduced as the new general manager and Executive Vice President of the Edmonton Oilers. Noting that he’d done the work to learn from past mistakes, that he’ll bring a new awareness to the organization, and has vowed…
Lessons Learned: Avoiding Future Mistakes
[ad_1] Edmonton Oilers CEO Jeff Jackson welcomed Stan Bowman as the new General Manager and Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations on Wednesday. Jackson started out the press conference by saying, that just under a year ago, he spoke to many of you about the vision for the organization, aiming to be best in class…
Washington Capitals Targeting Patrik Laine Following Kuznetsov Contract Termination
[ad_1] The Washington Capitals have gained a significant financial boost with the termination of Evgeny Kuznetsov‘s contract, freeing up an additional $3.9 million in cap space. This move, combined with the likely placement of Nicklas Backstrom and potentially T.J. Oshie on Long-Term Injured Reserve (LTIR), opens the door for the Capitals to acquire a top-six…
Dynamic Forward Strome Extends Contract with Hershey Bears | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Photo: Tori Hartman The Hershey Bears have re-signed forward Matt Strome to a two-year American Hockey League contract. Strome set AHL career highs in 2023-24 with seven goals, 13 assists, 20 points and a plus-13 rating over 50 regular-season games with the Bears. He followed that up with two goals and three assists in…
Stan Bowman named as new GM of Edmonton Oilers
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers have officially named Stan Bowman as their new General Manager, marking him as the 11th GM in the franchise’s history. Bowman joins the Oilers after a 20-year tenure with the Chicago Blackhawks, where he led the team to three Stanley Cup titles. This significant appointment comes as Ken Holland departs from…