Tom Wilson, notorious for his aggressive style of play and willingness to cross the line of what’s legal in the NHL, has been suspended for six games by the NHL Department of Player Safety (DoPS) following a high-sticking incident involving Noah Gregor. As expected, reactions to the suspension are divided. What seems to be universally…
When Jack St. Ivany reached out to his parents Darin and Tricia to let them know he’d be making his NHL debut on Friday in Dallas, he didn’t share the big news right away. “He’s always really calm about things. Whenever he calls you, if he’s got big news, we talk about how he likes…
Darren Dreger doesn’t believe a contract extension will happen the moment Leon Draisaitl is eligible to extend with the Edmonton Oilers. Potentially able to sign a deal as early as July 1, 2024, Dreger noted while on TSN OverDrive that he sees this extension scenario dragging out, with real concern that the Oilers won’t be…
by Nicole Boldrin | AHL On The Beat Colorado Eagles forward Riley Tufte faces a dual challenge in his professional hockey journey: navigating the demands of the sport while managing the complexities of living with type 1 diabetes. Despite the hurdles, the 25-year-old Tufte remains determined and resilient, refusing to let his condition hinder his…
Max Domi‘s journey with the Toronto Maple Leafs has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride. There have been ups and downs; but, fortunately, right now is an up. After a slow start to the season, Domi has been engaging his playmaking skills. He’s started to heat up and show his potential value to the…
Photo: Andy Hayt The Anaheim Ducks have signed goaltender Tomas Suchanek to a three-year entry-level contract, beginning in the 2024-25 season. Suchanek made his AHL debut on Nov. 25, 2023, and has compiled a record of 12-6-3 with a 2.56 goals-against average, a .919 save percentage and two shutouts in 21 appearances with the San…
The Toronto Maple Leafs, like most NHL teams, will have to juggle a tight salary cap situation next season. In doing so, the franchise will need to make some tough decisions. Among them, is whether to keep Max Domi or Tyler Bertuzzi, potentially losing both to free agency as the forward seeks more security and…
The Milwaukee Admirals clinched a berth in the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs on Friday thanks to the Chicago Wolves’ 2-1 shootout loss to the Iowa Wild. The Central Division-leading Admirals are the first Western Conference team to punch their playoff ticket. Milwaukee, which is bidding for its seventh division title since joining the AHL in…
NHL forward Tom Wilson has been suspended for six games after his high-sticking incident on Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward Noah Gregor. The NHL Department of Player Safety released the rulings after their in-person hearing on Friday afternoon. Wilson will forfeit $161,458.32 in salary for his six-game suspension. It is not yet known if he will…
The Coachella Valley Firebirds clinched a berth in the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs on Friday night, securing a chance to defend their Western Conference championship. A year after reaching the Calder Cup Finals in their inaugural season, the Firebirds sit atop the Pacific Division and own the second-best record in the entire league. The top…
