As the 2024-25 NHL season approaches, several players — including Connor McDavid, Alex Ovechkin, and Sidney Crosby — are on the cusp of reaching historic milestones that will further etch their names into hockey’s history books. From career points to goals, these athletes are set to make significant marks in the league. Before last night’s…
Timothy Liljegren‘s future with the Toronto Maple Leafs is once again in question, as his place on the team’s blue line appears increasingly uncertain. Considering his age and future potential as a blueliner with upside, news that the Leafs might be considering a trade to send Liljegren elsewhere ahead of the 2024-25 season might be…
Heading into the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs had a rare chance to create breathing room under the salary cap. With Jake Muzzin and John Klingberg moving off the LTIR management, the team seemed poised to take advantage of cap-space flexibility. However, that scenario now looks unlikely. Instead, the Maple Leafs are set to max…
The Edmonton Oilers can take comfort in knowing that their disjointed efforts in preseason may not and do not have to translate to the regular season. Edmonton lost another game, this time 4-1 to the Vancouver Canucks, and it wasn’t pretty. there should be no excuses. The roster the Oilers iced was as close to…
The Toronto Maple Leafs once again fielded a lineup filled with younger players and depth talent, and once again, they outplayed a more seasoned opponent — this time, the Detroit Red Wings. In a 2-0 shutout victory on Detroit’s home ice, goaltender Anthony Stolarz held solid in the net, while Nick Robertson, previously on the…
The Toronto Maple Leafs are dealing with a trio of key injuries as they prepare for their final preseason game. Nicholas Robertson, Jake McCabe, and Calle Jarnkrok are all out day to day with varying issues. Robertson is currently day-to-day with an upper-body injury, as reported by David Alter of The Hockey News. He has…
Quinton Byfield stole the spotlight as the Los Angeles Kings secured a 4-1 preseason victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City. Byfield’s impressive performance featured a stunning hat trick, proving he’ll be one of the storylines worth watching in the NHL this season. He is one of…
The Toronto Maple Leafs preseason is ending. However, one of the most intriguing storylines is still in play: the goaltending competition between Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz. Heading into camp, Woll was expected to secure the starter position after a solid performance during the 2022-23 season. However, Stolarz’s standout preseason has raised questions about whether…
Several players were placed on waivers by their NHL teams on Friday, with Ethan Bear of the Washington Capitals being the most notable. Bear, who has faced challenges in recent seasons due to personal issues and inconsistent performances, was once regarded as a crucial component of the Edmonton Oilers’ defense. Intriguingly, the Oilers are also…
For any defenseman, being the recipient of the James Norris Memorial Trophy is an unbelievable honor. Having the title of “best defenseman” on your resume is certainly something all NHL defensemen strive for. For Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard, the hunt for the Norris Trophy is definitely on. But with a league filled with so…
