On his news podcast Radar, TSN Insider Pierre LeBrun wondered if the Sidney Crosby extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins really ends trade speculation surrounding the NHL superstar. After signing a two-year deal worth $8.7 million per season, concern over Crosby going anywhere seems to have been quieted. However, LeBrun believes Crosby might have done two…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that, in partnership with the National Hockey League Coaches’ Association (NHLCA), the Rockford IceHogs and Providence Bruins will be participating in the NHLCA Guest Coach Program this preseason. The NHLCA began a guest coaching initiative in 2022, selecting members of its BIPOC Coaches Program and Female…
The Toronto Maple Leafs secured their first victory of the preseason in their third game, defeating the Montreal Canadiens 2-1. This marks the first preseason loss for the Canadiens. Let’s break down the good, bad, and ugly aspects of the game for the Blue & White. The Good: Toronto opened the scoring on a power…
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving Thursday night’s game against the Montreal Canadiens. Nylander exited midway through the first period following a collision with a Canadiens defenseman and did not return, but the team and head coach Craig Berube have indicated there’s no long-term concern. “He’ll…
TSN’s Pierre LeBrun sparked an intriguing debate on Thursday’s OverDrive when he floated a bold scenario involving the Toronto Maple Leafs. With Igor Shesterkin potentially resetting the market for goaltenders, LeBrun asked if the Leafs should consider pursuing him if they exit the playoffs early and Mitch Marner remains unsigned. “If the Leafs get bounced…
Linus Ullmark, who was acquired by the Ottawa Senators this summer in a big-time trade the Boston Bruins are likely now regretting is set to become a UFA at the end of the season. He made his pre-season debut for Ottawa on Thursday, delivering a standout performance. While it was just pre-season, more performances like…
William Nylander left the Toronto Maple Leafs’ preseason game against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday after a first-period collision. The incident occurred when Nick Robertson, in an attempt to push Nylander forward, inadvertently caused him to lose his balance and fall headfirst into the leg of Montreal’s Christian Dvorak. Nylander went directly to the locker…
Photo: Ashley Potts The San Jose Barracuda have signed goaltender Aaron Dell to a one-year American Hockey League contract for the 2024-25 season. It marks Dell’s third stint with the organization. Dell appeared in 12 games last season with the AHL’s Ontario Reign, going 7-4-1 with a 2.57 goals-against average, a .914 save percentage and…
As per a release by the team on Thursday, Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson underwent emergency appendectomy surgery last night and is expected to be sidelined for the next 3-6 weeks. This is not great news for the team, but the concern is that he gets back to full health and isn’t affected by any…
Mikko Koskinen‘s career was full of twists and turns, from being drafted by the New York Islanders in 2009 to becoming a key goaltender for the Edmonton Oilers. While he never became a full-time starter in the NHL, Koskinen left a lasting impression. Now, at 36, the towering six-foot-seven Finnish goaltender has officially retired and…
