by Stephen Meserve | AHL On The Beat Derrick Pouliot, having a career year in his 10th professional season, waxes poetic about the role that he plays now for a Texas Stars team that features a bevy of rookie defensemen all looking for their shot at the next level. After sharing an example of some…
It’s not an issue now, but it could be down the line. Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Matt Murray is recovering well according to GM Brad Treliving and a potential return this season, and ahead of the NHL playoffs, isn’t being rule out. That’s surprising news as he recovers from hip surgery, and it potentially creates…
Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos and Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet Tuesday night on the contract extension talks between the Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander and that a deal could be done soon than later. ** NHLRumors.com transcription David Amber: “But we got to start with some big news, Nick that you were putting out there on…
Photo: Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty Images The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have signed forward Jesse Puljujarvi to a professional tryout agreement. Puljujarvi, who had signed a tryout with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec. 10, has 334 games of National Hockey League experience with Edmonton and Carolina, including 75 games last season. He has totaled 51 goals and…
Amidst goalie uncertainties, rookie Dennis Hildeby is set to start tonight’s game for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second of a back-to-back situation. It will be his first-ever NHL game. Meanwhile, Martin Jones picked up a win versus the Kings on Tuesday and the organization is trying to figure out what to do with…
In a recent analysis by Rick Dhaliwal, a question looms over the Vancouver Canucks: Will they pursue Jake Guentzel? Dhaliwal explores the potential synergy between the forward and the Canucks, drawing attention to Vancouver’s history of expressing interest in players from the Pittsburgh Penguins. He says the Canucks are eyeing Guentzel, but it’s not that…
** Guest post by Jane Marie The newly launched Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has officially kicked off its inaugural season. It did so with a bang, drawing in a sold-out crowd and setting records for attendance for its launch. Jayna Hefford and Billie Jean King dropped the puck at the first-ever PWHL ceremonial face-off…
The NHL is poised to reveal its initial roster selection of All-Stars on Thursday. As Chris Johnston pointed out in a tweet, there will be one representative from each team. That poses a challenge for clubs with some potent offensive firepower, including the Edmonton Oilers, who have at least five legitimate candidates for 2024 selection….
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Howson announced today that Henderson Silver Knights forward Adam Cracknell and Hershey Bears defenseman Dylan McIlrath have been selected as the playing captains for the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Tech CU, to be held February 4-5 in San Jose, Calif. Captains for the…
In a late-night game, at least in Ontario, the Toronto Maple Leafs beat a strong Los Angeles Kings team by a score of 3-0. They persevered against the Kings, clinching a playoff-style victory against a formidable opponent known for conceding very little. This sets a promising tone for their three-game journey through California. What were…
