Category: Hockey
Teams Look to the Future at 2024 NHL Draft – TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Thirty-two National Hockey League teams are preparing to take part in this weekend’s 2024 NHL Draft, and their top affiliates are ready and waiting for the next wave of young American Hockey League stars to begin their professional careers. In 2023-24, a total of 251 former first- and second-round draft picks played in the…
Will Max Domi’s talent alter the Maple Leafs’ strategies?
[ad_1] Are the Toronto Maple Leafs actually going to score a deal for a contract they’d likely want to sign? It could be. Yesterday, Sportsnet NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported that current Maple Leafs forward Max Domi has tried to give the team a gift by coming down in his asking price on a new…
Bears Remain Victorious Despite Being the Team to Beat
[ad_1] Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer The Hershey Bears wore a target all season. They felt it both mentally and physically. Not only were they the defending Calder Cup champion, they also proceeded to assemble one of the finest seasons in AHL history, finishing with the second-best regular-season record ever and winning 53 wins, the…
Philadelphia Flyers to Buy Out Remaining Portion of Cam Atkinson’s Contract
[ad_1] Cam Atkinson is on unconditional waivers for the purposes of a buyout. The Philadelphia Flyers have announced their intention to buy out the veteran winger just ahead of the NHL Draft and free agency. This move results in a $2.358 million cap hit for this season and $1.758 million for the next, saving the…
Former AHL players win big at 2023-24 NHL Awards | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets won the Vezina Trophy as the National Hockey League’s outstanding goaltender for the 2023-24 season, one of several honors garnered by American Hockey League alumni at Thursday’s NHL Awards ceremony in Las Vegas. It was the second career Vezina Trophy win for Hellebuyck, who…
Predators Lock in Goaltender Saros with 8-Year Contract Extension
[ad_1] In a significant move ahead of the NHL’s Free Agent Frenzy, the Nashville Predators and star goaltender Juuse Saros have reportedly agreed to an eight-year contract extension. The extension, carrying an average annual value (AAV) of $7.74 million, is expected to be officially filed on Monday, July 1st. This past season, Saros played in…
Calgary Flames Trade Andrew Mangiapane to Washington Capitals
[ad_1] The Calgary Flames have traded winger Andrew Mangiapane to the Washington Capitals. In a deal that was announced Thursday evening, the Flames receive a 2025 second-round pick which is originally property of the Colorado Avalanche. Mangiapane, 28, played 75 games with the Flames this season scoring 14 goals and 40 points. He has hit…
Domi and Bertuzzi Set to Explore Free Agency
[ad_1] According to new reports, Tyler Bertuzzi and Max Domi are poised to explore free agency on Monday, leaving the Toronto Maple Leafs with potential gaps to fill. It is said that Bertuzzi heading to the market seems likely, while there’s still time to get a deal done with Domi, who reportedly wants to stay…
New York Rangers Request 15-Team No-Trade List from Jacob Trouba
[ad_1] The New York Rangers have requested Jacob Trouba‘s camp to provide the 15 teams on his no-trade list, according to Arthur Staple and Chris Johnston of The Athletic. This request comes as Trouba’s contract shifts from a full no-movement clause to a 15-team no-trade list starting July 1. While some argue that this is…
Cahill and Molina Honored with AHL Business Awards
[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League honored Megan Cahill, vice president of communications and digital media for the Syracuse Crunch, and Bo Molina, ticket sales manager for the Texas Stars, with league awards at the 2024 AHL Team Business Meetings in Rosemont, Ill., today. Cahill has been named the winner of the league’s…