The Boston Bruins are in a delicate negotiation with goaltender Jeremy Swayman, whose contract discussions have hit an impasse. Bruins president Cam Neely remains optimistic a deal will be reached. However, the situation raises important questions about Swayman’s future with the team. In this post, we’ll review the most recent interview with the Bruins leadership…
Continuing from yesterday’s practice analysis, I’ll examine some remaining unanswered questions surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs depth chart and salary cap management. The fourth line, the defense, goaltending, and the salary cap are all areas of concern just days away from the 2024-25 campaign. Question One: What’s the Deal with Fourth Line? The Maple Leafs’…
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer AHL buildings that had been quiet all summer long have come to life. Training camp has arrived across the American Hockey League. Multiple rounds of assignments from NHL training camps have already been made, with still more to come before opening-night rosters are due in the NHL on Oct. 7….
“He has been cleared, he can play,” Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said when asked about the medical status of defenseman Darnell Nurse. Knoblauch added. “He’s been participating in every single drill, and has been physical, he feels well.” But, that doesn’t mean the Oilers are going to rush Nurse back into the lineup….
The Montreal Canadiens have officially announced that defenseman David Reinbacher underwent surgery to his left knee on Tuesday morning. The organization noted that his rehabilitation period is expected to be from 5 to 6 months. Obviously, this is devastating news for the Canadiens and Reinbacher. Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli tweeted, “Awaiting decision now – surgery…
With the regular season fast approaching, the Toronto Maple Leafs need to address their salary cap issues. According to recent reports, they are currently above the $88 million salary cap ceiling by just over $1 million. To become cap-compliant, TSN’s Darren Dreger and other analysts have identified potential trade candidates on the Maple Leafs’ roster….
The Bridgeport Islanders have signed forward Chris Terry to an American Hockey League contract for the 2024-25 season. Terry returns for his 16th pro season and his second stint with the organization after leading Bridgeport in scoring in both 2021-22 and 2022-23. He is the franchise’s record-holder for points (78) and assists (51) in a…
If Jeremy Swayman wasn’t considering a trade from the Boston Bruins before, it sure sounds like he is now. According to a report on Monday night from trusted insider Elliotte Friedman: “The moment Neely said, ‘I have 64 million reasons why I’d be playing right now,’ speculation ran rampant that Swayman would formally ask for…
The Montreal Canadiens received devastating news on Monday regarding star forward Patrik Laine and top prospect David Reinbacher. While the team hasn’t made an official announcement regarding either’s injury timeline, reports are surfacing that it looks bleak for both players. President Jeff Gorton said on The Sick Podcast, “I would hope in the next few…
One of the most pressing questions for the Vancouver Canucks this season revolves around the top-line composition. With the addition of Jake DeBrusk (former Boston Bruins’ forward), who will play alongside Elias Pettersson (long-time Canuck star), there is still uncertainty regarding who will join them as the third member. In a recent discussion, two prominent…
