Mark Lazerus, a prominent contributor to The Athletic recently hinted that Kirill Kaprizov of the Minnesota Wild could be eyeing a move to the Chicago Blackhawks. Suggesting that Kaprizov could choose to join the Blackhawks in 2026 when his contract expires in Minnesota, he said a lot could change before then but that the rumor…
It’s early in the 2024-25 season, but it seems Edmonton Oilers fans have already found their new whipping boy: defenseman Josh Brown. Every season, the fanbase seems to single out one player who becomes the subject of their ire. Based on early preseason reactions, Brown may be taking on that role this year, drawing criticism…
With training camp and preseason well underway, the Edmonton Oilers have started to narrow down their rosters. There is line juggling going on, figuring out who plays where and when, and twiddling down the training camp roster as the team creeps closer to the 2024-25 regular season. This includes tough decisions on several prospects who…
Phil Kessel hasn’t played an NHL game since April 24, 2023, when he suited up for the Vegas Golden Knights in the regular season. While the winger played all 82 games that year, he was scratched for several playoff games during Vegas’ Stanley Cup run. Now, as the 2024-25 season approaches, Kessel remains unsigned, and…
Following a couple of preseason losses in a split-squad set of games against the Calgary Flames, the Edmonton Oilers are going with an interesting lineup for Wednesday’s matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. With few regular-season starters in the lineup, tonight seems to be about testing out fourth-line centers. Sports 1440’s Jason Gregor tweeted, “Fourth line…
Mitch Marner made headlines recently with his candid comments on William Nylander’s upcoming documentary, stating he probably wouldn’t watch it. And, as most Marner comments do, they’ve garnered a mixed response from Toronto Maple Leafs fans. Marner was asked about the show, specifically because it previews a moment between himself and William Nylander, where Nylander…
Contract negotiations between Jeremy Swayman and the Boston Bruins are ongoing, but no deal has been reached yet. According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, there is ongoing dialogue between the two sides, though they remain apart in terms of agreement. LeBrun suggests Swayman has drawn a line in the sand, and has a number in mind,…
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…
Vancouver Canucks prospect Aatu Räty has made a notable impression in his first preseason game, contributing to a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken. His performance, particularly in faceoffs and special teams, has sparked optimism regarding his chances of securing a spot on the Canucks’ roster. Here are three reasons why Räty stands out as…
The Toronto Marlies and a spattering of Toronto Maple Leafs’ regulars ventured into Canada’s capital to take on the Ottawa Senators in the second of two home and home preseason games. This was the polar opposite of the first game in Toronto, not only with who dressed for each team but in how the game…
