Elliotte Friedman confirmed via Twitter that Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane underwent successful surgery and provided an estimated return date for the winger. Friedman’s tweet stated, “Evander Kane had his surgery Friday in NYC. No exact timeline for recovery, but not expected to be available until January/February.” Evander Kane had his surgery Friday in NYC….
Jeremy Swayman is standing firm in contract negotiations with the Boston Bruins, but the team is already exploring potential replacements. According to a report from The Athletic’s Fluto Shinzawa, the 24-year-old goaltender, still feeling the bitter sting of his recent arbitration experience, is unwilling to accept a deal he doesn’t believe is right. For Swayman,…
Trade speculation continues to swirl around Cam Fowler, but the Anaheim Ducks’ veteran defenseman is staying focused, even if recent reports suggest that he’s considering a trade before the season begins and is willing to expand his no-trade clause to include more teams. Entering his 15th season, Fowler is no stranger to trade rumors, and…
Matthew Knies is poised for a potential breakout season with the Toronto Maple Leafs as he enters the final year of his entry-level contract. Currently skating on the top line alongside stars Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, Knies understands the opportunity in front of him and it isn’t lost on him what this opportunity might…
A proposed trade between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Seattle Kraken raises intriguing possibilities for both teams. The trade would see the Maple Leafs acquire defenseman Jamie Oleksiak, with Seattle retaining $2.3 million of his salary. At the same time, the Kraken would receive 22-year-old defense prospect Topi Niemela, along with Toronto’s 2026 first-round…
The Edmonton Oilers are making significant moves to prioritize data, analytics, and cap management under CEO Jeff Jackson. With the recent hiring of Stan Bowman as General Manager, Jackson and Bowman are reshaping the front office and organizational roles of the team, focusing on development and analytical experts to help shape their next big decisions….
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Kevin Maxwell had a chance to try something new. As a player, he played 66 games in the NHL, skated in a Stanley Cup Final, and was Olympian with Canada at the 1980 Games in Lake Placid. He won a pair of Calder Cup championships, with the Maine Mariners and…
Max Pacioretty is eager to prove himself at Toronto Maple Leafs training camp, and early signs suggest he’s feeling better than ever. After several injury-riddled seasons, the former Montreal Canadiens captain is determined to show that he still has plenty left in the tank. Pacioretty, 35, hasn’t played more than 50 games in a season…
The Columbus Blue Jackets continue to look for a forward Aaron Portzline: On Wednesday, Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell said that trade talks with teams continue as they look to add a forward. It didn’t sound like anything was close. Igor Shesterkin on his contact situation Arthur Staple: New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin…
The NHL preseason has kicked off with a bang. One of the biggest highlights came from former Edmonton Oilers forward Jesse Puljujarvi. Now playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Puljujarvi wasted no time making an impact, scoring a hat trick in his first game of the new season. Just over a minute into the first period,…
