Category: Hockey
Draisaitl Considering a Shorter-Term Contract with Edmonton Oilers?
[ad_1] During a phone interview, NHL Insider from The Fourth Period, David Pagnotta revealed that Leon Draisaitl might not be looking at an eight-year contract extension as originally reported and assumed by Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now. It was originally believed that Draisaitl didn’t want to mess around with anything but an eight-year deal, but…
Oilers Make Significant Trades with Senators: Borgault and Chiasson Swapped, Jarventie Joins Edmonton
[ad_1] The Ottawa Senators have bolstered their forward depth by acquiring Xavier Bourgault and Jake Chiasson from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward Roby Jarventie and a 2025 fourth-round pick. The trade was confirmed by both the Ottawa Senators and Edmonton Oilers on Monday afternoon. TRANSACTION: We have acquired forwards Xavier Bourgault and Jake…
Checkers’ transfer of majority ownership approved by board | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Board of Governors has granted approval of the transfer of controlling interest in the Charlotte Checkers franchise to Zawyer Sports & Entertainment. Michael Kahn, the Checkers’ current CEO who had held majority ownership since 2006 and as a member of the AHL since 2010, will remain a…
NHL’s Seattle Kraken’s Shane Wright Adjusts to Pro Life, Manages Expectations
[ad_1] Shane Wright is still feeling the sting of losing Game 6 of the Calder Cup Finals. For the second year in a row, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the AHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, lost in the finals, with Wright a part of both playoff runs. Despite the disappointment, the 20-year-old forward learned a…
Is the Canadiens’ Interest in Marchessault a Hint They’re Still Looking to Add to Their Roster?
[ad_1] The Montreal Canadiens recently locked in Juraj Slafkovsky on a long-term deal, solidifying a key piece of their future this offseason. TSN’s Kenzie Lalonde discussed this move with Jay Onrait, highlighting its significance and what else the club might do as they take their next steps toward playoff contention. Specifically, the team’s interest in…
Edmonton Oilers at Risk of Losing Philip Broberg to Offer Sheet
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers are currently over the salary cap and face the critical task of signing restricted free agents (RFAs) Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway. The Oilers’ precarious cap situation leaves them particularly vulnerable to offer sheets, a rare but potentially disruptive move by other NHL teams. On July 12, during his show Oilers…
Getting Ready to Coach in the NHL Pros
[ad_1] In his farewell comments, former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe shared his reflections on his tenure and what lies ahead in his career. Keefe expressed his gratitude: “It was [a] tremendous honor to coach the Maple Leafs. There’s a lot that goes into that. I’ve had several well-established coaches in the league…
Oilers Work to Make Cody Ceci Trade Work Under Cap Constraints
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers face the challenge of becoming cap-compliant for the upcoming season, the team is looking at their options, with a possible trade as one way to clear space. Among the potential solutions, trading defenseman Cody Ceci has emerged as a notable option. While Ceci has been a polarizing figure due to his…
Will the Oilers Shake Things Up in the Offseason Despite a Surprisingly Quiet Team?
[ad_1] In the NHL offseason flurry, the Edmonton Oilers find themselves slightly over the salary cap and eyeing potential defensive upgrades. I wrote an article over at The Hockey News that noted with the free agency landscape settling, attention turns to teams like the Winnipeg Jets, Colorado Avalanche, Vegas Golden Knights, and Florida Panthers, all…
Vancouver Canucks Expected to Delay Brock Boeser Contract Extension
[ad_1] While he’s eligible to sign right now and the Vancouver Canucks certainly want to keep him with the team, the franchise is approaching Brock Boeser‘s contract extension cautiously. By prioritizing a wait-and-see approach for the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season, the Canucks aim to ensure they don’t overpay for the forward on the heels of…