Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Luke Philp knew it within seconds, even amid the shock and confusion. The Rockford IceHogs forward was coming off a career season with 29 goals, team MVP honors, and his first three NHL games. Offseason workouts back home in Edmonton had intensified deep into summer. Sprint, lean down and grab…
Sports 1440’s Jason Gregor says that Connor McDavid will not play Wednesday night for the Edmonton Oilers. But, Tom Gazzola reports that McDavid hasn’t officially been ruled out for the game tonight and will be a game-time decision. McDavid skated on his own this morning. Connor McDavid skated this morning, according to Kris Knoblauch. Says…
A player some considered a draft bust Shane Wright is now looking like an absolute steal for the Seattle Kraken. The move to add Wright into the starting lineup as the season winds down has shown that patience pays off. The former 2022 fourth-overall pick isn’t the same player who dropped in the Draft rankings…
As the saga surrounding the Arizona Coyotes continues, more information has been revealed that potentially changes the entire future of the franchise. Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli has expressed that “significant progress” has been made for a potential relocation to Salt Lake City, Utah. These conversations have been ongoing between the Arizona Coyotes and the Smith…
Speculation is rife in Philadelphia regarding the future of head coach John Tortorella amidst the Flyers’ recent struggles. Following a devastating 9-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, Tortorella expressed frustration, deeming it “rock bottom” for the team. Despite facing scrutiny, Tortorella remains resolute, asserting his commitment to improving his players both on and off the…
John Tavares, a childhood dreamer turned Toronto Maple Leafs captain, has become a fixture of leadership and class within the organization. As his contract approaches its final year beyond the 2024-25 season, there are several ideas about what his next contract could and should look like. Given Tavares’ history with the team and his desire…
The off-season is a critical period for college hockey players to recharge, recover, and prepare for the upcoming season. While balancing academics and athletics can be challenging, services like the best essay writing service UK can provide valuable assistance with written assignments, allowing you to focus on your training and development. While the break from…
If he can’t find a way to get there himself, the Edmonton Oilers players have decided they will get Evander Kane ready for the playoffs. At least, that’s a theory put forth by NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. Friedman believes the Oilers are treating Kane as a playoff project of sorts, trying to use their stroke…
The Edmonton Oilers should be officially concerned. As confirmed by head coach Kris Knoblauch, Connor McDavid is out of the lineup and is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. He is questionable for tomorrow’s game versus the Vegas Golden Knights, as per sources. As per Ryan Rishaug of TSN, Knoblauch says McDavid will make the call…
The New Jersey Devils have released a statement on Tuesday confirming that center Jack Hughes will miss the remainder of this season with a shoulder injury that will require surgery. They note, “In recent conversations with Jack, his family and representatives, and the Devils’ athlete care staff, it was determined that Jack should be held…
