Evander Kane’s absence from practice likely isn’t a huge shock considering his sports hernia news and his missing practices prior to the series with the Los Angeles Kings, news that Adam Henrique is also out for the Oilers might come as a bit of a surprise. He was not on the ice with the Oilers…
Despite an impressive coaching performance by Kris Knoblauch of the Edmonton Oilers, he finds himself excluded from the finalists for the 2023-24 Jack Adams Award. The three finalists announced on Friday– Rick Bowness (Winnipeg Jets), Andrew Brunette (Nashville Predators), and Rick Tocchet (Vancouver Canucks) — have undeniably accomplished commendable feats. That said, Knoblauch’s omission raises…
Great Britain has confirmed their 25-player team for the World Championship in Czechia which starts next weekend. In a squad for the first time after playing in February’s Olympic Qualifiers, Sean Norris and Cole Shudra join the team. Meanwhile, netminder Lucas Brine receives his first full international call-up following his role as back-up in the…
In the 2023-24 NHL season, it could be argued that the Winnipeg Jets’ starting goalie Connor Hellebuyck was the best goaltender of the campaign. Considering the noticeable increase in goals scored this year, he probably had the best season of his career. On April 29th it was announced he would be up for nomination for…
As a professional hockey journalist, Texas Stars head coach Neil Graham‘s calm and even-handed approach was evident after the team’s 6-3 win last night against the Milwaukee Admirals. Graham’s reaction to going down 2-0 early in the game showed his poise, and his team’s ability to rally and secure the win showcased their resilience. The…
The 2024 PWHL Draft is focusing on defenders this year. Why? Well, there are about 15 spots open for defenders; however, there are around 25 very good ones who could play in the PWHL next year. That’s great for the league but tough for the players. Last year, teams wanted defenders. Players like Jocelyne Larocque,…
For Toronto Maple Leafs fans, Game 6 was tense. Once again, they put on a solid defensive effort to tie their first-round series against the Boston Bruins three games to three. It was yet another thrilling showdown at Scotiabank Arena, and once again, the Maple Leafs edged the Bruins in a narrow 2-1 win. Now,…
Waltteri Merelä scored on a breakaway 10:18 into the second overtime period as the Syracuse Crunch took a 2-1 decision over Rochester in the pivotal Game 3 of their North Division semifinal series on Thursday night. With a 2-1 series lead thanks to back-to-back OT wins, the Crunch can eliminate the Amerks with another victory…
The Texas Stars spotted Milwaukee a 2-0 lead before scoring six of the game’s final seven goals and taking a 6-3 decision in Game 1 of the teams’ Central Division semifinal series on Thursday night. Game 2 is scheduled for Saturday in Cedar Park. Emilio Pettersen scored twice for the Stars and Matej Blümel broke…
The Edmonton Oilers are moving on in this season’s NHL playoffs and as is often the joke when a hockey team gets eliminated, the Los Angeles Kings will hit the golf course. A tough-fought series that didn’t last nearly as long as the Kings might have liked, they’re out after five games, while the Oilers…
