After two strong performances, the Montreal Canadiens hit a stumbling block in a 6-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. While there were some bright spots, including a continued power-play streak and some spirited play from the younger players, Montreal couldn’t keep pace with Pittsburgh’s offensive depth. Here are three key takeaways from the game. How…
Photo: Ashley Potts The Hershey Bears have signed forward Dalton Smith to an American Hockey League contract for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. Smith skated in 49 games for the AHL’s Colorado Eagles last season, recording one goal and four assists. In 490 career AHL contests with Colorado, Rochester, Lehigh Valley, Providence, Syracuse and…
The Toronto Maple Leafs are becoming known for being cautious about player injuries. Head coach Craig Berube emphasizes this approach regarding key players John Tavares and Joseph Woll. With the early season in full swing, the team has shown that it prioritizes its players’ health and long-term contributions. In his recent comments in the video…
The Edmonton Oilers have stumbled out of the gate in the 2024-25 season, posting a concerning 0-3 record. TSN columnist Travis Yost has taken a closer look at the numbers behind this slow start, revealing some alarming trends. Through the first three games, Edmonton has been outscored by 12 goals, but Yost points out that…
Jonathan Huberdeau’s early resurgence has been a key factor in the Calgary Flames’ hot start to the 2024-25 season. After a challenging 2023-24 campaign, in which the weight of his $10.5 million per season contract often seemed to affect his play, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic got into a discussion about the adjustments Huberdeau made…
NHL Trade Talk Recap In today’s NHL Trade Talk Recap, today’s rundown covers the Toronto Maple Leafs and trade talk, the Edmonton Oilers’ early slump, Linus Ullmark is out for the Ottawa Senators, and Ville Husso cleared waivers for the Detroit Red Wings. Here’s a summary of today’s top NHL stories, covering team developments, trade…
The Edmonton Oilers entered the season as a popular Stanley Cup contender. However, the team has stumbled out of the gate, raising questions about their potential. Led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the Oilers have appeared sluggish in their first three games. In the video below, Elliotte Friedman, a respected hockey insider, recently joined…
In a surprising but perhaps inevitable move, the Detroit Red Wings placed goaltender Ville Husso on waivers to loan him to their AHL affiliate. Two years ago, the Red Wings acquired Husso from the St. Louis Blues, believing he would stabilize their goaltending. With a hefty $4.75 million AAV contract hanging in the balance, Husso…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have started their 2024-25 season with a 2-1-0 record, collecting four points in three games. While there have been some defensive hiccups and power-play struggles, the team’s offensive firepower and critical performances from several players have fueled their early success. In other words, except for one superstar, their best players have…
Columnist Josh Wegman of The Score recently highlighted five potential landing spots for Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren, who has been a healthy scratch in the team’s first three games. He’s not the only columnist coming up with trade speculation as insiders and analysts are trying to make the pieces make sense. Despite his…
