[ad_1] In a significant setback for the New Jersey Devils, star defenseman Dougie Hamilton has undergone surgery to repair a torn left pectoral muscle, rendering him unavailable indefinitely. The Devils officially announced the surgery on December 1, 2023, leaving fans and the organization anxious about the impact on their defensive prowess. There’s been an update…
[ad_1] In writing this post, I have to admit two things. First, the LeafsNation Jon Steitzer is one of my favorite Toronto Maple Leafs writers. Second, he beat me by a day when he chose to write about the Maple Leafs’ new third-pairing defenseman Simon Benoit. It was in my to-do basket. Benoit Has Been…
[ad_1] by Anthony Fusco | AHL On The Beat In order to thrive in the business of hockey, one must build relationships and be willing to step outside their comfort zone on a daily basis. Spiros Anastas knows this better than most while pulling double duty as a professional scout for the Manitoba Moose and…
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers appear willing to sacrifice the tremendous success of their top line in an effort to get Leon Draisaitl and Evander Kane going. Making some arguable line changes for tonight’s contest, Bob Stauffer noted that the lines were juggled at Oilers’ practice. Evander Kane was now on the top line and Ryan…
[ad_1] “Edmonton management could make the big trade of 2024 with a cap dump of Campbell, but it would severely limit the ability to add useful pieces for the playoff run.” writes Allan Mitchell of The Athletic. The obvious problem with this, as he points out, is that they’ll be little of value left to…
[ad_1] BetMGM, a prominent sports betting and iGaming operator, has solidified its ties with the National Hockey League (NHL®) through a multi-year North American partnership extension. The announcement, made today, underscores the ongoing collaboration between BetMGM and the NHL, reinforcing BetMGM’s position as an Official Sports Betting and Gaming Partner of the league. “Our partnership…
[ad_1] Matthew Poitras, the 19-year-old forward and 54th overall pick of the Boston Bruins in the 2022 NHL draft, has earned a coveted spot on Team Canada’s National Junior Team roster. Hockey Canada had strategically left a vacancy in the lineup, anticipating the addition of an under-20 prospect from the NHL. Poitras, who wasn’t widely…
[ad_1] While on the Sportsnet 590 The FAN, GM of the Philadelphia Flyers, Daniel Briere, noted that the sudden success of the team isn’t necessarily going to change their plans this season. Expected to be sellers and a team to watch for trades ahead of the deadline, being in the playoff conversation won’t make them…
[ad_1] According to reports, and confirmed by the Ottawa Senators organization, the team has has fired head coach D.J. Smith. Jacques Martin has been named the Senators interim head coach. Daniel Alfredsson joins the team’s coaching staff as an assistant coach. Pierre LeBrun of TSN writes, “Smith was on an expiring contract. In a perfect…
[ad_1] Back in June of 2016, the Montreal Canadiens orchestrated a trade, sending defenseman P.K. Subban, (in the prime of his career), to the Nashville Predators in exchange for blueliner Shea Weber. The unexpected transaction set the stage for divergent paths in the careers of both players and the fortunes of the Canadiens and Predators….
