As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for the 2024-25 NHL season, the preseason has provided an early look at the team’s blue line structure. With several key players in place, the focus has shifted to how the defense pairings are shaping up, particularly regarding Morgan Rielly, Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jake McCabe, and the…
It’s more than possible that the worst thing that’s going to happen between the Boston Bruins and goaltender Jeremy Swayman has happened. Cooler heads may prevail and a deal might get done in the coming days that will see the goalie get around $64 million over eight years. But, if that bridge has been burned…
The Ottawa Senators were dealt a tough blow Tuesday night, losing two of their top players, Tim Stützle and Brady Tkachuk, to injuries in a single period during their matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. Both players are set to be re-evaluated tomorrow, according to Ottawa head coach Travis Green. Brady Tkachuk (upper body) and Tim…
Connor McDavid, captain of the Edmonton Oilers, has shown his leadership and is making a statement early in the pre-season by requesting more ice time to prepare for the 2024-25 NHL regular season. According to Sportsnet’s Mark Spector, McDavid approached head coach Kris Knoblauch over the weekend and told the coach he wants to play…
It might be too much to suggest Connor McDavid is frustrated, but the captain of the Edmonton Oilers is certainly eager to get the regular season lineup into pre-season games and see what this team can do together. The hint seems to be to put away the blender, let the prospects and hopefuls go, and…
Jeremy Brodeur, son of New Jersey Devils legend Martin Brodeur, made his mark in his first preseason appearance against the New York Rangers on Monday night. Playing in front of a fanbase that knows the Brodeur name better than perhaps anyone, the 27-year-old netminder stopped 29 shots to help the Devils secure a 3-1 victory…
As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for the 2024-25 NHL season, several compelling narratives and player developments stand out. Host Matthew Zator and Oilers writer Brian Swane discuss these themes in their preview. They cover the breakout stars, key storylines, bounce-back players, and X-factors. See the video below for their conversation. Here’s a breakdown of what…
The Montreal Canadiens announced on Tuesday that Patrik Laine will not require surgery on his left knee and his expected rehab time is 2-3 months. While unfortunate that he’ll be out for 8-12 weeks, this is a much better prognosis than some had originally expected and from the timeline given to teammate David Reinbacher. Insiders…
NHL Training Camp: AHL Players Making an Impression This is NHL training camp for players who live – and in some cases have lived for years – on the NHL-AHL bubble. Before roster cuts begin to come down, it is a chance to don an NHL jersey, skate in an NHL building, and share ice…
The Boston Bruins are in a delicate negotiation with goaltender Jeremy Swayman, whose contract discussions have hit an impasse. Bruins president Cam Neely remains optimistic a deal will be reached. However, the situation raises important questions about Swayman’s future with the team. In this post, we’ll review the most recent interview with the Bruins leadership…
