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…
The Dallas Stars are coming off an amazing playoff series. They eliminated the Vegas Golden Knights in a back-and-forth seven-game battle that saw an up-and-coming talent emerge. Making the difference in a close series, one player who stood out was Wyatt Johnston of the Dallas Stars. The young forward had seven points in seven games…
The Ottawa Senators have hired Travis Green as their new head coach. The team confirmed the news in a statement on Tuesday. Green is leaving the New Jersey Devils and will take over with the Senators with a new four-year contract in his pocket. With the hire, Green is now coaching for his second stint…
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Optimism for the next chapter of the Laval Rocket is high, and head coach J.F. Houle wants to be a part of that future. Houle, who concluded his third season behind the Laval bench, expressed interest in returning next season when he met with reporters at the club’s break-up day…
In a post-covid hockey world, many aspects of the game have changed. One of which is the average number of goals per game, especially when it comes to the playoffs. In an era of hockey where the ability to score a plethora of goals is key to being a difficult team to face, no team…
It is being reported by multiple sources that Winnipeg Jets’ head coach Rick Bowness is set to announce his retirement today. The organization confirmed this news when they posted a thank you video on their social media account. The team also released a statement thanking Bowness, who spent 38 seasons in the NHL and led…
If Toronto Maple Leafs fans plan to get rid of Mitch Marner, he’s not going to go quietly or make it easy. Speaking with the media on Monday as the team and players were clearing out their locker rooms, Marner said his desire is to sign a long-term extension with the Maple Leafs and has…
The Vancouver Canucks are preparing to take on the high-powered Edmonton Oilers’ power play in the second round of the playoffs. The NHL held a meeting with teams before their second-round matchups, discussing embellishment. Canucks’ head coach Rick Tocchet made a point about this days before Game 1. “I can’t stand embellishment,” Tocchet stated. “I…
As the offseason approaches, the Toronto Maple Leafs are facing a crucial moment in their relationship with star forward Mitch Marner as his contract renegotiation looms. Marner has expressed his desire to stay long-term in Toronto, calling it home. This raises questions about the upcoming extension negotiations. Marner has been clear about his intentions to…
