Connor McDavid was on the ice ahead of the Edmonton Oilers’ optional skate this morning. He looked solid and was moving fine. Still, he’s not going to play as the Oilers take on the Arizona Coyotes on Friday night. McDavid says “I won’t go tonight. We will see about tomorrow. We are going day-by-day,” When…
According to Ryan Rishaug of TSN, contract negotiations for Vincent Desharnais with the Edmonton Oilers have been temporarily suspended as the playoffs approach. While talks had been underway, both parties have agreed to pause discussions until after the postseason concludes. Desharnais, a pending unrestricted free agent (UFA), has emerged as a key player for the…
Dylan Holloway played in his 33rd game with the Edmonton Oilers this season. The Calgary native scored his fourth goal of the season during the Oilers’ statement win against the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night. He helped fill some big shoes in the absence of Oilers captain Connor McDavid and played a vital role…
In a solid effort without the team’s best player, the Edmonton Oilers picked up a 5-1 statement win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday. The Oilers were without Connor McDavid, so they played some low-event hockey, showcasing their well-rounded game and depth with standout performances from key players like Leon Draisaitl, Dylan Holloway, Ryan…
The Cleveland Monsters clinched a berth in the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs on Thursday night by virtue of their 6-4 win over the Laval Rocket. The Monsters are heading to the postseason for the first time since 2019. It will be the fourth playoff appearance for the franchise, which won the Calder Cup in 2016….
As the NHL season heads towards its conclusion and the Detroit Red Wings battle to stay in the playoff mix, speculation swirls around the future of Patrick Kane with the organization. Kane’s performance on the ice has been a bright spot for Detroit, tallying an impressive 44 points in 46 games. He recently reached the…
The Vegas Golden Knights have signed defenseman Noah Hanifin to an eight-year contract extension. The team announced the news on Thursday and reports are that the deal is worth $7.35 million per season, reports Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic. Chris Johnston reports the Hanifin extension is front-loaded and includes signing bonuses. It will…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today the individual team winners of the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year awards, selected by their respective clubs for their outstanding contributions to the local community and charitable organizations during the 2023-24 season. From this list of finalists, representatives from IOA/American Specialty and the AHL will…
Anaheim Ducks veteran forward Jakob Silfverberg has announced that he will retire at the end of this season from the NHL. Silfverberg has played 12 seasons in the NHL, one with the Ottawa Senators and the rest with the Ducks. A solid career, the 33-year-old has seen his production drop in recent seasons. He has seven…
Ice hockey isn’t the most traditional sport in the UK. Rankings on the most popular sport in the country point to options like football, cricket and rugby. However, the community of ice hockey fans is warming up to become the most-watched indoor sport and the third most-watched winter sport in the UK. If you’re also…
