San Jose Sharks’ 2024 No. 1 overall pick, Macklin Celebrini, recently shared insights about his whirlwind summer, discussing the draft process, preparing for the upcoming season, and living with Sharks legend Joe Thornton. Reflecting on his experiences, Celebrini noted how intense yet enjoyable it has been, saying, “It’s been crazy, it’s been fun… you only…
As Luke Fox of Sportsnet points out, St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas had a front-row seat to a dramatic moment that sent shockwaves through the NHL and frustrated a couple of friends on the Edmonton Oilers roster, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Blues GM Doug Armstrong’s bold move to offer sheet Edmonton Oilers’ restricted…
Former Edmonton Oiler, Seattle Kraken, and Detroit Red Wings forward Kailer Yamamoto has signed a PTO with the Utah Hockey Club and will try to earn a spot on the roster out of camp. The 2017 first-round pick has inked a PTO after he was bought out by the Red Wings and not brought back…
The Edmonton Oilers are extremely excited and optimistic about newly-acquired defenseman Ty Emberson‘s potential development throughout the 2024-25 season. In a recent interview with Sports 1440, Bowman, Oilers’ GM Stan Bowman discussed Emberson’s acquisition in the Cody Ceci trade, highlighting what he believes Emberson could turn into as the season rolls along. The Oilers scouted…
According to TSN insider Chris Johnston, there are still a number of teams looking at NHL veteran forward James van Riemsdyk. Despite not having yet signed a contract with a team or landed on a PTO, one will come imminently. While he didn’t reveal which teams were reaching out about the player or if anyone…
Host Matthew Zator welcomed Toronto Maple Leafs writer Peter Baracchini to The Hockey Writers Roundtable to preview the upcoming NHL season. Together, they explored the key storylines, breakout stars, and players who need a bounce-back season as the Maple Leafs prepare for the 2024-25 campaign. Some of the takeaways from that segment are worth noting….
The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially announced that veteran forward Max Pacioretty will attend training camp on a professional tryout (PTO). This move is part of the team’s strategy to bring in experienced talent without immediate commitment, evaluating Pacioretty’s fit before potentially signing him to a short-term deal ahead of the 2024-25 season. David Pagnotta…
Defenseman Travis Dermott has signed a professional tryout (PTO) with the Edmonton Oilers, as confirmed by multiple sources. Frank Seravalli shared the news to his followers, stating, “Expectation is we’ll see Travis Dermott arrive in Edmonton for voluntary captain’s skates this week, with a formal PTO to follow.” This came after Tom Gazzola of Edmonton…
According to PuckPedia, former Edmonton Oilers forward Sam Gagner is set to sign a PTO with the Carolina Hurricanes. The veteran is looking for a team to play with for the 2024-25 season and while not a regular, he feels he still has something left to offer. The Oilers weren’t going to bring Gagner back…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Nick Robertson to a one-year deal worth $875,000. The two sides were at somewhat of a stalemate after Robertson requested a trade. The Maple Leafs weren’t looking to move him and offers weren’t flooding in. It appears Robertson has decided his best course of action was to sign…
