The 2023-24 NHL season has been a thrilling ride, filled with unexpected twists and turns. But in the middle of that chaos, a handful of rising stars have emerged, taking the league by storm with their incredible talent and jaw-dropping performances. Wyatt Johnston: The Dallas Dynamo At just 20 years old, Wyatt Johnston has already…
It’s come down to 20 options for naming the NHL’s newest franchise. Ryan Smith of the Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) has announced that fans will be able to vote through a survey to name Utah’s team. It’s also being reported that the team will sport “Utah” jerseys for the 2024-2025 season. Smith mentions that he…
The 2023–24 season in the National Hockey League has been full of surprises, with the Vancouver Canucks rising quickly and the Edmonton Oilers continuing to struggle. As the playoffs continue, it’s a good time to look ahead to the 2024–25 season and the storylines it may bring. Here are six teams to keep an eye…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee today announced that Milwaukee Admirals forward Reid Schaefer has been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of a charging incident in a Calder Cup Playoff game vs. Texas on May 8. Schaefer will miss Game 4 of the Central Division semifinals vs. Texas…
The Toronto Maple Leafs finally decided that head coach Sheldon Keefe was not the right person for the job. Today, General Manager Brad Treliving announced Keefe’s departure. Treliving communicated the news through X (or Twitter). In other venues, he expressed appreciation for Keefe’s contributions to how these things are done while emphasizing the need for…
Watson on Grand Rapid’s first playoff win on home ice in seven years “It was great. The crowd was electric (on May 3). I know I was excited after the win and the goals. It was really loud. I know the guys appreciate it, but that’s sort of what we expect. That’s what we want…
In a display of grit and bravery that is also being labeled unnecessary and risky by some fans, Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak willingly squared off against Calgary Flames’ Matthew Tkachuk during Game 3 of the playoffs. Despite taking a solid punch to the face, Pastrnak’s willingness to engage in fisticuffs ignited admiration from his…
Sheldon Keefe has posted a thank you video after the former head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs was fired on Thursday. Keefe said in the intro that he didn’t think a letter was enough, so he used a touching video on the waterfront to thank the organization, fans, media, and others for his time…
The Edmonton Oilers suffered a tough loss in Game 1 against the Vancouver Canucks, which highlighted some key areas that need improvement. As they prepare for Game 2, here are some adjustments coach Kris Knoblauch should consider: 1. Stick with Skinner: Despite a shaky performance in Game 1, goaltender Stuart Skinner should be given another…
