Sheldon Keefe’s tenure as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs has been marked by impressive regular-season success, but the team’s playoff performances have left much to be desired. With rumors about his potential removal from the position, it’s time to assess his impact. “Now more than ever I believe in myself and our team…
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Fredrik Karlström spent months – months of physical rehabilitation and recovery – working his way back for another chance to take part in the fight for a Calder Cup championship. The 2022-23 season had been a promising one. The heady two-way forward had collected 26 points in 47 games for…
As the Edmonton Oilers prepare to face the Vancouver Canucks in an exciting playoff series, several intriguing storylines are emerging as Game 1 approaches on Wednesday night. The key factors that could influence the series include elite scoring, goaltending, veteran experience, and regular-season records. Despite finishing lower than the Canucks in the regular season standings,…
The Milwaukee Admirals are looking to the past as a template for what they hope can become a successful week. With the Admirals facing elimination by Texas in Game 3 of the teams’ best-of-five Central Division Semifinal series tonight, they face the task of having to defeat the Stars in back-to-back games even to force…
As anticipation mounted for the NHL Draft Lottery on Tuesday night, all eyes were on the potential game-changer, Macklin Celebrini. The lottery determined which team would get the coveted opportunity to draft the highly sought-after prospect, whose skill set has the potential to alter the trajectory of any franchise lucky enough to secure him. The…
Great Britain were beaten 5-2 by Kazakhstan in Slany this afternoon in their final game ahead of the World Championship which gets under way this weekend. Jackson Whistle made the start in goal as part of GB’s 22-man roster and Pete Russell’s side went ahead when Liam Kirk neatly finished on his backhand inside the…
Connor McDavid was named a finalist for the Hart Trophy on Tuesday. It’s not a shock that the Edmonton Oilers captain is in the mix again, repeatedly proving he’s the game’s biggest star and best player. But, he’s got stiff competition this season as both Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov produced more points. That’s part…
Reflecting on another disappointing playoff exit for the Toronto Maple Leafs, it becomes increasingly clear that goaltending wasn’t the primary issue plaguing the team. Instead, it was their lack of offense, particularly on the power play. Not being able to score on the man advantage proved to be the team’s Achilles’ heel in their first-round…
With it unlikely that veteran forward Adam Henrique suits up for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of their series with the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday, some depth guys on the roster are getting a golden opportunity. Specifically, it looks like Mattias Janmark will start on the top line, while Connor Brown will see his…
Vancouver Canucks’ netminder Thatcher Demko will likely be sidelined until at least Game 4 of the team’s second-round series against the Edmonton Oilers, as reported by sources close to the team. Demko, who has been progressing in his recovery, is confirmed to miss Game 1, with the potential for a longer absence due to a…
