Category: Hockey
McDavid Snubbed on ESPN’s Top 100 Athletes of the 21st Century List
[ad_1] ESPN’s latest ranking of the top 100 athletes of the 21st century has sparked outrage among hockey fans, particularly those who recognize the brilliance of Connor McDavid. Voted on by ESPN’s “experts”, McDavid, widely regarded as the best hockey player since Wayne Gretzky, is shockingly placed at No. 98. This placement, given McDavid’s exceptional…
Edmonton Oilers Trade for Ottawa’s Jarventie | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Photo: Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography The Edmonton Oilers have acquired forward Roby Jarventie and a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for forwards Xavier Bourgault and Jake Chiasson. Jarventie recorded nine goals and 11 assists for 20 points in 22 games with the AHL’s Belleville Senators in 2023-24….
Joe Pavelski Retires from the NHL: Announcement Made Official
[ad_1] Joe Pavelski, one of the most esteemed players in recent NHL history, has officially announced his retirement after an illustrious 18-season career. Pavelski, who was initially selected in the seventh round of the 2003 NHL Draft, defied expectations by playing in 1,332 regular season games and 201 playoff games, amassing an impressive 1,068 points….
Avalanche secure rights to goalie Mandolese | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Photo: Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography The Colorado Avalanche have acquired the rights to restricted free agent goaltender Kevin Mandolese, along with a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Colorado’s sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Mandolese made 23 appearances with the AHL’s Belleville Senators in 2023-24,…
Vincent, hailing from Laval, appointed as head coach of the Rocket in the AHL
[ad_1] Photo: Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images The Montreal Canadiens have named Pascal Vincent as the new head coach of their American Hockey League affiliate, the Laval Rocket. Vincent, 52, spent the 2023-24 season as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets following two seasons as their associate coach. Before joining Columbus, Vincent served as…
Los Angeles Kings Ink Quinton Byfield To Five-Year Contract Extension
[ad_1] Quinton Byfield is staying put. The Los Angeles Kings forward has signed a five-year, $31.25 million contract extension, announced by the team Monday evening. This is a huge signing for the Kings in what has been an otherwise underwhelming offseason. At just 21 years old, Byfield is poised to be a huge part of…
Sutter announces retirement and takes on role as Wranglers’ assistant coach
[ad_1] Photo: Angela Burger Brett Sutter has announced his retirement from professional hockey and will join the Calgary Wranglers’ coaching staff as an assistant under head coach Trent Cull. Sutter played 1,090 regular-season games over 17 AHL seasons, ranking fourth on the league’s all-time list. He totaled 198 goals and 265 assists for 463 points…
Ohio native Hall signs with Monsters
[ad_1] Photo: Nicolas Carrillo The Cleveland Monsters have signed forward Curtis Hall to an American Hockey League contract for the 2024-25 season. Hall, a native of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, played 22 games in the AHL between Providence and Grand Rapids this past season, recording two goals and four assists. He added 11 goals and nine…
Tanev Family Thrilled to Watch Chris Don Maple Leafs Jersey
[ad_1] To hear Brandon Tanev tell it, the entire family shares excitement for brother Chris wearing his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs jersey. Brandon was caught at Zach Hyman‘s golf tournament. He weighed in on his brother Chris’ signing with the family’s hometown Blue & White. Related: Dennis Hildeby Has Maple Leafs Goaltending Looking Sky High…
Evgeny Kuznetsov to Depart NHL for KHL
[ad_1] Evgeny Kuznetsov has decided to terminate the final year of his NHL contract and sign with SKA Saint Petersburg of the KHL. The Russian forward has reportedly inked a four-year deal, set to return to his home country’s premier league next season. In leaving for the KHL, this decision marks the end of Kuznetsov’s…