Category: Hockey
Dean Evason Named Head Coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets
[ad_1] The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that Dean Evason will be their new head coach. In an official announcement by the team on Monday, the Blue Jackets posted, “Got Our Guy” and said they were thrilled to announce Dean and his wife Genevieve to the Blue Jackets family. Evason was chosen over Jay Woodcroft…
Rocket Adds Hayes to AHL Roster
[ad_1] Photo: Zak Krill The Laval Rocket have signed defenseman Zack Hayes to an American Hockey League contract for the 2024-25 season. Hayes returns to North America after spending this past year playing in Finland. In three AHL seasons with Henderson, Chicago and Utica, Hayes has totaled seven goals and 18 assists for 25 points…
Forecasting the Maple Leafs’ 2024-25 Regular Season: What’s in Store?
[ad_1] It’s tough to be a Toronto Maple Leafs fan in many ways. One always seems to get sucked into the offseason belief that this team is shaping up well and that, given the roster revisions, this might be the season for a sustained Stanley Cup run. Alas, it hasn’t happened in the past six…
Vincent Selected as Ideal Leader for Rocket | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Thirty years after starting his coaching career, Pascal Vincent is coming home. The Montreal Canadiens named Vincent the new head coach of their AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket, last week. His latest challenge is both something new and something familiar. “I grew up 10 minutes from Place Bell,” Vincent…
Treliving Enhances Maple Leafs’ Goaltending and Defense
[ad_1] Brad Treliving, in his first year as General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, has faced immense pressure, given the team’s high-profile nature. Having been on the job for about 14 months, Treliving hasn’t overhauled every aspect of the team but has significantly improved in two critical areas: goaltending and defense. In the video…
Calgary Flames Must Patience with Zayne Parekh’s Development
[ad_1] The Calgary Flames have just had one of their best drafts in recent memory. The 2024 NHL Entry Draft in Las Vegas was headlined by the San Jose Sharks selecting franchise centerman Macklin Celebrini first overall. After that, the draft was quite unpredictable as many shocking picks were made. When the Flames had the…
Prospect Easton Cowan in Prime Position to Earn Spot on Maple Leafs Roster
[ad_1] Easton Cowan had a great 2023-24 season in junior hockey with the London Knights. He’s a player who could (and I believe will) significantly impact the Toronto Maple Leafs team this season. The question is: What should the Maple Leafs do with this young rising star? One of the Worst-Kept Secrets Is Cowan’s Place…
Opinion Columnist Surprisingly Excludes Draisaitl from Top 2025 UFA Ranking… What’s the Reason Behind it?
[ad_1] Ryan Dixon of Sportsnet compiled a list of the most intriguing UFAs in 2025 and interestingly, left off one of the biggest names in the NHL. Playing in the final season of his current contract, Leon Draisaitl is Edmonton’s big priority this summer. The Oilers want to get a deal done and Draisaitl’s agent…
Canucks Score Bargain with Daniel Sprong’s 1-Year Contract Deal
[ad_1] The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Daniel Sprong to a one-year deal worth $975,000. Sprong will be joining his sixth NHL franchise after having stints with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Washington Capitals, Seattle Kraken, and most recently the Detroit Red Wings. Selected in the second round during the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, Sprong…
Premature predictions: Which UFA veterans could potentially join the Oilers in 2025
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers were very successful in landing solid players this summer on team-friendly deals, retaining Corey Perry and Adam Henrique on solid contracts. Jeff Skinner signed with the Oilers on a one-year deal as well, hoping for a chance to find chemistry on a solid offensive core and up his value in 2025….