The speculation about the Flames’ blue line changes started with reports about Noah Hanifin and Chris Tanev being potential trade targets, but according to Kevin Weekes, another name has entered the conversation. It seems that Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson is now attracting interest from other NHL teams. Weekes revealed, “I’m told another one of…
Great Britain have announced their squad for April’s under-16 men’s Riga Hockey Cup. The 14-team tournament – which is the largest in Europe – will run from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st April 2024. It’s the third year in succession that GB have played in the three-day tournament which involves teams from across Europe. Head…
The Edmonton Oilers are using the next three weeks to take stock of the trade market and eye a potential deal, maybe two. And, according to Elliotte Friedman, the Oilers are looking at more than just small moves, they’re considering massive trade deadline deals too. Speaking on Oilers Now, Friedman noted, “I think you guys…
There is no truth to rumors that circulated on Thursday morning that goaltender Jake Allen has been traded by the Montreal Canadiens to the Colorado Avalanche. Multiple insiders are now confirming that the reports are false with one saying the two teams haven’t talked in days. Darren Dreger reports, “There is no Jake Allen deal…
Every single player is available for trade in the PWHL. Unlike the NHL where players have no-trade clause or protection built into their contracts, no PWHL player is safe from the trade deadline. Ten games into the season, the league has already seen its very first trade, and it’s a blockbuster. PWHL GMs are in…
In a recent announcement from the Pittsburgh Penguins, forward Jake Guentzel has been placed on injured reserve, prompting the team to recall Jonathan Gruden, Vinnie Hinostroza, and Valtteri Puustinen from their AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Unfortunately, the move follows reports from insiders like Chris Johnston of TSN who state that Guentzel is expected to…
According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, “Word this morning that Blackhawks and Connor Bedard are checking in with doctors about the possibility of playing tonight vs Pittsburgh. We will see what the day brings, but the good news is his return is close.” It was uncertain how accurate this was, but another NHL insider, Kevin Weekes,…
by Jordan Conn | AHL On The Beat It’s rare for a hockey player to play his college and professional games in the same city. Michael Callahan, defenseman for the Providence Bruins, has relished that opportunity. Callahan, a native of Franklin, Mass., began his Rhode Island hockey journey in 2018 just two miles from downtown…
Bobby McMann‘s journey to the NHL hasn’t been conventional. He’s from a small town in Wainright, Alberta, which gives him some personal connections to my other work as a university professor. A former teacher of his is currently attending a class I’m teaching at the University of Alberta. Hence, I’m a fan. He gained a…
The Columbus Blue Jackets have fired general manager Jarmo Kekalainen. The team noted in a statement released on Thursday, “John Davidson, along with the team’s hockey operations management team, will assume general manager’s duties while the club goes through the process of hiring a replacement.” Kekalainen had one more season on his contract at the…
