[ad_1] According to Nick Kypreos in a recent article for the Toronto Star, there were a couple of last-minute moves the Toronto Maple Leafs made at this season’s NHL Trade Deadline. Both moves have to do with defensemen, and both explain the lack of action on a big-name target from GM Brad Treliving. For the…
[ad_1] According to TSN’s Director of Scouting Craig Button, the Edmonton Oilers knew something about their roster that almost everyone else seemed to overlook. While insiders and fans were busy focusing on the need for a top-six winger and an upgrade to their top-four defensive core, GM Ken Holland wanted lineup flexibility. He needed depth,…
[ad_1] Jake Allen wasn’t looking to leave the Montreal Canadiens when he was traded at the NHL Trade Deadline this season. But, he was looking for playing time. It’s because of that, the netminder admitted in a recent interview that he pivoted on his decision to block a trade to the New Jersey Devils. Jake…
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers added to their lineup with the acquisitions of Adam Henrique, Sam Carrick, and Troy Stecher at this season’s NHL Trade Deadline. All should be effective players and offer depth and flexibility to head coach Kris Knoblauch. But, none of them are probably categorized as big additions. The Oilers chose not to…
[ad_1] Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer “Bettendorf, Iowa,” Luke Toporowski says. Born and raised. In a business known for players bouncing around North America – as well as the rest of the globe – the new Iowa Wild forward is getting a fresh start by coming home. The 22-year-old Toporowski was at morning skate with…
[ad_1] Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer One deadline down, one more to go. Last Friday’s NHL trade deadline meant late-season makeovers for many clubs across the AHL. Both prospects and veterans found themselves on the move last week, and there were 23 NHL deals last Friday alone along with a parade of players placed on…
[ad_1] In a recent article by Eric Francis of Sportsnet, he cites former Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanfin who said, “I was never holding the Flames hostage.” This was in response to nasty rumors that Hanifin had made it extremely difficult for the Flames to sign him or trade him and get the best return…
[ad_1] Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer The Columbus Blue Jackets saw to it that the Cleveland Monsters could take two major steps forward hours before the NHL trade deadline arrived on Friday afternoon. The Blue Jackets acquired goaltender Malcolm Subban from St. Louis and defenseman Jakub Zboril from Boston, assigning both to the Monsters. Subban…
[ad_1] With the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline having come and gone, there are a few teams that stand out as true winners of this year’s deadline. Focusing exclusively on trade transactions, signings, and extensions have not been factored in. Which teams made the best use of the deadline? Who bought at the right time, found…
[ad_1] The Ottawa Senators were cautious at the NHL’s March 8th Trade Deadline. Despite many big names from his club supposedly being in play, GM Steve Staios held his ground and didn’t bite. This was the first Trade Deadline ever for Staios in a GM position, and fans in Ottawa are divided on how he…
