Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Carsen Twarynski wanted back in. After a career-best 17-goal season and a trip to the Calder Cup Finals, it would have seemed a given for Twarynski to secure another AHL opportunity. Instead, that chance never came. The months passed by, and Twarynski kept waiting. By the end of September, he…
Valeri Nichushkin has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program and will be away from the Colorado Avalanche “for an indefinite period” of time as per a report by the NHL on Monday. The website notes in their statement, “Under the terms of the joint program, he will return to the Club when cleared for on-ice…
Photo: Andy Nietupski SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Chicago Wolves goaltender Adam Scheel has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending January 14, 2024. Scheel turned aside 56 of 58 shots over two starts to backstop the Wolves to consecutive road wins…
It appears as though defenseman Jakob Chychrun could be on the move again. Amid speculation that GM Steve Staios is looking to add veteran depth the roster, rumors are that he’s looking to be active on the trade market. One rumor popping up is a potential deal between the Senators and Calgary Flames. According David…
Photo: Thomas Skrlj The Toronto Marlies signed forward Kieffer Bellows to an American Hockey League contract for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. After signing a professional tryout on Oct. 30, Bellows recorded 14 goals and 12 assists for 26 points in 25 games with the Marlies, good for second on the team in scoring….
Last night, in a disappointing loss, the Toronto Maple Leafs ran out to a 3-0 first-period lead. However, by the middle of the second period, it seemed clear that the lead wouldn’t last. Eventually, the Colorado Avalanche came back with two goals in the second period and three in the third period to win the…
In what some fans might see as a surprising decision, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe has announced that goaltender Ilya Samsonov will be between the pipes tonight against the Red Wings Sunday night. Despite recent challenges for the netminder, he’s getting another chance and far earlier than many in Leafs Nation would have…
John Tavares was born on September 20, 1990, in Mississauga, Ontario. When he was young, he lived and breathed the Toronto Maple Leafs. Yet, he was drafted by the New York Islanders in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft and played much of his career with that team. Over his time in the NHL, he has…
In a display of how much Canadians care for their players and came out in droves to vote for the All-Star game, NHL fans have ensured a strong presence for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks at the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend. The final 12 names were revealed on Saturday as the votes for…
It’s one thing when a player just can’t score and you have to try and judge an overpriced contract on a the basis of how it will affect re-signing or trading said player. When it comes to Connor Brown, there are two problems. First, the Edmonton Oilers are learning quickly that his signing was a…
