[ad_1] As the NHL 2023 calendar year comes to a close, there are some key storylines fans have been following. Many of them will bleed into 2024 and occupy much of the front page discussion. While Patrick Kane has signed, and Nikita Zadorov was traded, those were only a couple of the big narratives of…
[ad_1] Photo: Andy Nietupski SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Texas Stars forward Mavrik Bourque has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending December 24, 2023. Bourque scored five goals in two games last week to help the Stars enter the Christmas break with…
[ad_1] In the latest episode of the Ray & Dregs Podcast, the potential trade plans of the Calgary Flames took center stage, with a particular focus on defenseman Noah Hanifin. Analyst Ray Ferraro sparked speculation by pointing out Hanifin’s situation, especially in light of his rejection of an eight-year, $60 million deal. Darren Dreger chimed…
[ad_1] Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Christmas looks quite different this year for Brad Pascall. Pascall is in Davos, Switzerland for this year’s Spengler Cup, where he is serving as co-general manager for Hockey Canada’s entry at the international club tournament. The Spengler Cup is held each December in the picturesque ski town in the Swiss…
[ad_1] The Ottawa Senators Brady Tkachuk is one of the more exciting young players in the NHL. He has the size, the skill, and most of all the desire to do well. That fact was recognized when he was named one of the youngest captains in the NHL. But there remain questions about Tkachuk’s game….
[ad_1] Edmonton Oilers prospect Olivier Rodrigue is making waves with a standout performance in the AHL, catching the attention of fans and analysts who follow the Oilers closely. After an impressive showing with the Bakersfield Condors, where he made 37 saves in a thrilling 2-1 OT win over Coachella Valley, Rodrigue solidified his position as…
[ad_1] Add the Toronto Maple Leafs to a list of a handful of teams that are looking for NHL goaltending help. According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Leafs know they need help and GM Brad Treliving is starting to look around to see if he can find it. The goaltending market does have options….
[ad_1] A recent post by an Oilers journalist made the following statement and asked the following question: “What has become abundantly clear is that the Oilers’ top-six can function very well without Kane, begging the question, do the Oilers even need him on the roster or are they better off moving him and opening up…
[ad_1] Finally, the bleeding has stopped and the Toronto Maple Leafs are back in the win column. After two dynamic losses (meaning too up-and-down to imagine), the Maple Leafs put up a thankfully routine 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets on the road in Columbus. Even the team’s goalie – in this case – Martin…
[ad_1] Edmonton Oilers’ goaltender Calvin Pickard secured his second win of the season for the Edmonton Oilers this past Friday night, steering away 23 shots in an impressive 6-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Hailing from New Brunswick, Pickard seems to have found a comfortable groove against the Devils, maintaining an unblemished career record…
