A mix of standout performances, injuries, and lineup experiments has marked the Toronto Maple Leafs’ preseason. These have led to several critical decisions the coaching staff must make before the 2024-25 regular season starts. Here’s a look at the major decisions facing the team as the preseason winds down. Decision One: Who Makes the Opening…
In a recent edition of The Hockey Writers Roundtable, host Matthew Zator welcomed Winnipeg Jets writer Brian Finlayson to discuss what fans can expect from the Jets in the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season. From potential breakout stars to X-factors and players who need to rebound, there are many storylines to follow as the team heads…
Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs won 2-1 over the Montreal Canadiens. Two standout performances led the team from two youngsters. Nick Robertson was the offensive star, and goalie Dennis Hildeby provided the last line of defense to help secure the win for the visiting Maple Leafs. The Maple Key Highlights of the Game Robertson…
The Montreal Canadiens suffered a major setback during Saturday’s preseason game against the Toronto Maple Leafs as both Patrik Laine and David Reinbacher were forced to leave the ice with knee injuries. Laine, who collided knee-on-knee with Toronto’s Cedric Pare, was visibly upset as he threw his glove and helmet before limping to the dressing…
Photo: Christian Bonin The Iowa Wild have signed goaltender Dylan Ferguson to a one-year American Hockey League contract. Ferguson returns to the AHL after spending last season in the Kontinental Hockey League. He has appeared in 29 AHL games over parts of four seasons with Chicago, Henderson, Toronto, and Belleville, posting a record of 15-7-0…
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer The San Diego Gulls continue to work to get this right. The parent Anaheim Ducks’ ongoing rebuilding effort has also brought considerable transformation this summer to the Gulls, who will begin their 10th AHL season on Oct. 12 at Toronto. That overhaul started May 13 when the Ducks installed long-time…
The Edmonton Oilers may be facing an unexpected goaltending dilemma after netminder Calvin Pickard left Saturday night’s preseason game against the Seattle Kraken due to an apparent injury. Pickard, who is slated to be the team’s backup this season, went down with just over eight minutes left in the first period. He was taken out…
Photo: David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Philadelphia Flyers have signed goaltender Eetu Makiniemi to a one-year, two-way contract. Makiniemi had been in training camp on a tryout with the Flyers. He stopped 13 of 14 shots in Monday’s preseason loss at Montreal. Makiniemi appeared in 18 games for the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda…
Photo: Ashley Potts The San Jose Barracuda have signed goaltender Aaron Dell to a one-year American Hockey League contract for the 2024-25 season. It marks Dell’s third stint with the organization. Dell appeared in 12 games last season with the AHL’s Ontario Reign, going 7-4-1 with a 2.57 goals-against average, a .914 save percentage and…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that, in partnership with the National Hockey League Coaches’ Association (NHLCA), the Rockford IceHogs and Providence Bruins will be participating in the NHLCA Guest Coach Program this preseason. The NHLCA began a guest coaching initiative in 2022, selecting members of its BIPOC Coaches Program and Female…
