Jeff Jackson, Stan Bowman, and Sheldon Kennedy said all the right things on Wednesday when Bowman was introduced as the new general manager and Executive Vice President of the Edmonton Oilers. Noting that he’d done the work to learn from past mistakes, that he’ll bring a new awareness to the organization, and has vowed to…
Edmonton Oilers CEO Jeff Jackson welcomed Stan Bowman as the new General Manager and Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations on Wednesday. Jackson started out the press conference by saying, that just under a year ago, he spoke to many of you about the vision for the organization, aiming to be best in class in…
The Washington Capitals have gained a significant financial boost with the termination of Evgeny Kuznetsov‘s contract, freeing up an additional $3.9 million in cap space. This move, combined with the likely placement of Nicklas Backstrom and potentially T.J. Oshie on Long-Term Injured Reserve (LTIR), opens the door for the Capitals to acquire a top-six forward….
Photo: Tori Hartman The Hershey Bears have re-signed forward Matt Strome to a two-year American Hockey League contract. Strome set AHL career highs in 2023-24 with seven goals, 13 assists, 20 points and a plus-13 rating over 50 regular-season games with the Bears. He followed that up with two goals and three assists in 15…
The Edmonton Oilers have officially named Stan Bowman as their new General Manager, marking him as the 11th GM in the franchise’s history. Bowman joins the Oilers after a 20-year tenure with the Chicago Blackhawks, where he led the team to three Stanley Cup titles. This significant appointment comes as Ken Holland departs from the…
Former Carolina Hurricanes forward Evgeny Kuznetsov left the organization when the forward and the team mutually agreed to terminate his contract. Kuznetzov cleared waivers and became a free agent this week. Now, according to his agent, Shumi Babayev, Kuznetsov is still considering an NHL contract despite exploring options in the KHL, with as many as…
Darren Francis Photography The Abbotsford Canucks have signed defenseman Layton Ahac to a one-year American Hockey League contract. Ahac enters his fourth pro season after collecting five assists in 69 games with the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights in 2023-24. In 148 regular-season games, all with Henderson, Ahac has totaled one goal and 16 assists. He…
The Columbus Blue Jackets hired Dean Evason on Monday, effectively filling the last vacant head coaching job in the NHL for the 2024-25 season. Former Edmonton Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft was rumored to be a finalist for that job, but he didn’t get it. Considering his success in the NHL, one has to wonder why….
As Mitch Marner approaches a pivotal juncture in his career, speculation mounts over his potential departure from the Toronto Maple Leafs. While pursuing more excellent financial opportunities is a natural “goal” for any professional hockey player, Marner faces a significant personal dilemma. Leaving Toronto could mean missing out on the chance to cement his legacy…
Photo: Ross Dettman The Hartford Wolf Pack have agreed to terms with forward Nate Sucese on a one-year American Hockey League contract. Sucese played all 72 games for the AHL’s Chicago Wolves in 2023-24 and set career highs with 23 goals, 14 assists and 37 points. In 220 AHL games over four seasons with Chicago,…
