Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer The Tucson Roadrunners have taken care of nearly everything sent their way recently. But can they handle the AHL’s hottest goal-scorer? Tucson visits Rocco Grimaldi and the Chicago Wolves at Allstate Arena tonight and Saturday. Grimaldi has scored in six consecutive games and has struck for 12 goals in his last…
Denying he ever said anything to suggest he was retaliating for a cross-check to Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman has accused Winnipeg Jets player Cole Perfetti of attempting to bait him into admitting guilt for a high-stick incident during their recent game. Instead, Hartman claims he knew Perfetti was wearing a microphone for…
Amid the unveiling of the first 16 Eastern Conference All Stars, the NHL faced criticism from fans for leaving out one of this year’s best options for the NHL All-Star Game. Artemi Panarin, a notable Rangers forward, was not included in the first selections and it appeared he’d have to get in via fan vote….
When it comes to a search for a goaltender, no team is as active as the New Jersey Devils. As the NHL Trade Deadline approaches, speculation swirls around the Devils and their current goaltending situation. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman provided valuable insights on the challenging trade market dynamics during an interview with the NHL Network….
The Calgary Flames have announced that defenseman Oliver Kylington has been assigned to the AHL Wranglers on a conditioning assignment. Upon reaching his NHL game-ready condition, he is expected to rejoin the Flames, marking a significant development and milestone for both the player and the team’s roster. Kylington said, “I feel I’m in a good place with…
The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against the Anaheim Ducks, with several key factors contributing to their success. Just as goaltender Lukas Dostal threatened to outplay them, the Maple Leafs persistently attacked the net until it finally yielded on their 50th shot of the game. In an overtime thriller, Toronto secured a…
The Vancouver Canucks are having a great season. The team is led by four key offensive players who are carrying the bulk of the team’s offense. Each of the four has been successful in putting up goals and assists this season, although they are doing it in different ways. How do these scorers compare and…
“His name is Lukas Dostal. He had 55 saves last night. He was NHL Rookie of the Month in October. Be better, @TheTorontoSun,” wrote the Anaheim Ducks social media account. This came after Maple Leafs’ reporter Lance Hornby of the Toronto-based publication made no qualms about being totally disrespectful to the Ducks goaltender. Dostal had…
Connor McDavid will captain the team and in his debut NHL season, 18-year-old Connor Bedard will participate in the All-Star Game. These were two of the 16 players chosen to represent the Western Conference at the Feb. 1-3 festivities in Toronto. Bedard and McDavid highlight notable names like Elias Lindholm, Quinn Hughes, and Connor Hellebuyck…
The first names for the Eastern Conference All-Star roster are in. Headline the upcoming 2024 NHL All-Star group is Auston Matthews, Sidney Crosby, David Pastrnak, Nick Suzuki, and Brady Tkachuk. More selections will come from fan voting, but this is the core of the team for weekend in Toronto from Feb. 1-3. The first selections…
