[ad_1] Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis spoke about what could be a winning trio for the team in the 2024-25 season. He’s decided to put newly acquired winger Patrik Laine with Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook and he’s liked what he’s seen so far. St. Louis said: “Laine’s got a great shot right…
[ad_1] The $9 million (and change) question is should Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse be good enough on his own to elevate any defenseman the team puts with him? Or, is it the responsibility of the Oilers as an organization to find him the right partner? And, if Nurse can’t do the former, do the…
[ad_1] This morning, I came across a piece criticizing Maple Leafs forward William Nylander for seemingly taking a jab at his former coach, Sheldon Keefe, regarding his brief stint at center last season. Nylander only got a couple of games to prove himself in the middle, and the author made out that he’s miffed at…
[ad_1] New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin has raised a few eyebrows about his future in New York with recent comments on his contract talks. While saying he loves everything about being a Ranger, Shesterkin left the door open to doubt that an extension is a given. “I love the organization, I love the team,…
[ad_1] The Utah Hockey Club is reportedly closing in on a significant long-term deal with 21-year-old forward Dylan Guenther. According to recent reports, the contract is expected to be an eight-year extension worth slightly above $7 million per season. Elliotte Friedman was the first to break the news. This move solidifies Guenther as a key…
[ad_1] Frank Seravalli is reporting that former Edmonton Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft is seizing an opportunity to learn from an experienced coach in another organization while he waits for a chance to be a head coach in the NHL again. Woodcroft is working with the Philadelphia Flyers, under John Tortorella, and hoping that he can…
[ad_1] What sense of urgency should the Edmonton Oilers have to make a trade and upgrade defense? They are missing a proven top-four defenseman and while it looks like Ty Emberson is the guy they intend to go with, do the Oilers need to make a trade now or can they wait until after Christmas…
[ad_1] NHL training camps have begun, providing an opportunity for prospects to compete for roster spots. These next few weeks will be critical in determining the course of their upcoming season. Players who excelled in the AHL last season will be under particular scrutiny during these camps. Here is a closer look at some top…
[ad_1] Elliotte Friedman addressed false reports during his most recent 32 Thoughts podcast that Jeremy Swayman and the Boston Bruins had come to an agreement on an eight-year deal. Saying he didn’t want to kick anyone while they were down because they got a story wrong, he thinks there’s still a gap between what Swayman…
[ad_1] Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe has confirmed that he and the team have begun talks about a contract extension. Entering the final year of his current deal, McCabe expressed his desire to stay in Toronto, stating, “I love it here.” Luke Fox and David Pagnotta both report that the 30-year-old is open to…
