The Edmonton Oilers might have a goaltending depth problem heading into the 2024-25 season, as goaltending prospect Olivier Rodrigue has struggled during the preseason. Originally drafted 62nd overall in 2018, Rodrigue was expected to be a key part of Edmonton’s future in net. However, his lackluster preseason performance raises serious concerns about his ability to…
The Edmonton Oilers may be facing an unexpected goaltending dilemma after netminder Calvin Pickard left Saturday night’s preseason game against the Seattle Kraken due to an apparent injury. Pickard, who is slated to be the team’s backup this season, went down with just over eight minutes left in the first period. He was taken out…
Although there are questions surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltending heading into the 2024-25 season, it might not be the Achilles heel some hockey pundits predict. While the situation remains unproven—especially with Matt Murray recovering from injury—there’s growing optimism that this year’s tandem of Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz could surprise many. Woll, the leading…
Brad Treliving, in his first year as General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, has faced immense pressure, given the team’s high-profile nature. Having been on the job for about 14 months, Treliving hasn’t overhauled every aspect of the team but has significantly improved in two critical areas: goaltending and defense. In the video below,…
Joshua Kloke reviewed the Toronto Maple Leafs’ prospects this week in The Athletic, placing Dennis Hildeby at #5. As the old joke goes, when you have a towering 6-foot-7 Swedish goaltender who’s a prospect, you simply must look up to him. Dennis Hildeby Maple Leafs That said, Hildeby’s height is not the only thing that…
The 2024 Stanley Cup Finals matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers is predicted to be a somewhat evenly matched affair. Florida is the home team, and they are listed as the slight favorites at sportsbooks across the country, with their designation coming in somewhere around -135. Bobrovsky Could Be The Difference In Stanley…
Reflecting on another disappointing playoff exit for the Toronto Maple Leafs, it becomes increasingly clear that goaltending wasn’t the primary issue plaguing the team. Instead, it was their lack of offense, particularly on the power play. Not being able to score on the man advantage proved to be the team’s Achilles’ heel in their first-round…
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer The Lehigh Valley Phantoms’ goaltending picture has gotten a late-season makeover, thanks to the work of Philadelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Briere and his front office. After a series of moves, Felix Sandstrom is back in Lehigh Valley, manning the crease with Cal Petersen. And highly regarded prospect Alexei Kolosov…
Jack Campbell‘s game is starting to come around in the AHL. This isn’t to say that he’s had one or two solid outings, but more a statement of how he’s fared over a bigger sample size of 26 games. After a rough start with the Edmonton Oilers, then another rough start in Bakersfield with the…
As the NHL Trade Deadline approaches, the Edmonton Oilers have reportedly decided against pursuing a significant goaltender trade. General Manager Ken Holland has expressed confidence in the current goaltending roster and seems content with the options available. In an interview with The Athletic’s Daniel Nugent-Bowman, Holland stated, “No. I’m not exploring the market at all….
