Oilers’ head coach Kris Knoblauch has displayed remarkable consistency since taking over the team. A calm presence who doesn’t put his players in a blender and drastically shuffle things up when the Oilers are down in games, his demeanor has trickled down to the Oilers players. So, to see the coach make a pretty significant…
The Minnesota Wild have acquired defenseman Will Butcher from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Maxim Cajkovic. Butcher has recorded three goals and four assists in 14 games with the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins this season, his seventh pro campaign. Butcher made his AHL debut with the Texas Stars last season, collecting six goals and…
As the NHL Trade Deadline approaches on March 8, the Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly attracting attention. During the recent game at Scotiabank Arena, numerous scouts from various NHL teams were observed in the press box, indicating a heightened interest in the Maple Leafs. It’s certainly possible scouts were there to watch the Jets as…
by Alec Lessner | AHL On The Beat Steven Fogarty maintains a quiet, yet commanding presence in the Iowa Wild locker room. As one of the club’s veteran leaders, he isn’t the type to rile up his teammates with a loud pregame speech. Rather, Fogarty frequently lets his game speak for itself. To hear Fogarty…
In a significant and somewhat surprising roster move, it is being reported by multiple sources that the New York Rangers will place veteran forward Nick Bonino on NHL waivers. The move was confirmed by the team’s PR department and it comes of the heels of a conversation Bonino had with both his coach and GM….
On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Kings stumbled on a 3-1 lead, ultimately succumbing to a 5-3 defeat against the Buffalo Sabres on home ice. It was an ugly loss, one that the head coach didn’t take terribly well and one that defenseman Drew Doughty spoke candidly about, blasting his teammates for their effort level…
In an announcement that is being seen as incredibly convenient timing, the NHL has revealed that Smith Entertainment Group (SEG), the owners of the NBA’s Utah Jazz, have formally requested the NHL to initiate an expansion process. The intent is to bring professional hockey to Salt Lake City. The request, made by Ryan Smith, the…
Great Britain Head Coach Mike Clancy has named his long-list squad for 2024. The squad of 35 players will form the basis of selection for this year’s women’s Four Nations and World Championship tournaments. GB will face Italy, Poland and hosts Denmark in next month’s Four Nations, which takes place in Esbjerg from 8th to…
I wrote on Twitter (X.com) yesterday, “Masterclass of trolling by P.K. here: capitalize on a trendy topic, spin a bad take, double down, and offer up another odd take to get fans riled up. Goes against the grain and discredits an incredible run of wins… He knows exactly what he’s doing.” The comments were in…
In a candid interview with The Athletic on Tuesday, Ottawa Senators defenseman Jakob Chychrun didn’t hold back while trying to clarify recent trade rumors surrounding him. Understanding the business of hockey and the inevitability of his name appearing on trade boards given the Senators’ current standings, Chychrun flat-out denied suggestions he no longer wants to…
