[ad_1] It’s tough to be a Toronto Maple Leafs fan in many ways. One always seems to get sucked into the offseason belief that this team is shaping up well and that, given the roster revisions, this might be the season for a sustained Stanley Cup run. Alas, it hasn’t happened in the past six…
[ad_1] Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Thirty years after starting his coaching career, Pascal Vincent is coming home. The Montreal Canadiens named Vincent the new head coach of their AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket, last week. His latest challenge is both something new and something familiar. “I grew up 10 minutes from Place Bell,” Vincent…
[ad_1] Brad Treliving, in his first year as General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, has faced immense pressure, given the team’s high-profile nature. Having been on the job for about 14 months, Treliving hasn’t overhauled every aspect of the team but has significantly improved in two critical areas: goaltending and defense. In the video…
[ad_1] The Calgary Flames have just had one of their best drafts in recent memory. The 2024 NHL Entry Draft in Las Vegas was headlined by the San Jose Sharks selecting franchise centerman Macklin Celebrini first overall. After that, the draft was quite unpredictable as many shocking picks were made. When the Flames had the…
[ad_1] Easton Cowan had a great 2023-24 season in junior hockey with the London Knights. He’s a player who could (and I believe will) significantly impact the Toronto Maple Leafs team this season. The question is: What should the Maple Leafs do with this young rising star? One of the Worst-Kept Secrets Is Cowan’s Place…
[ad_1] Ryan Dixon of Sportsnet compiled a list of the most intriguing UFAs in 2025 and interestingly, left off one of the biggest names in the NHL. Playing in the final season of his current contract, Leon Draisaitl is Edmonton’s big priority this summer. The Oilers want to get a deal done and Draisaitl’s agent…
[ad_1] The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Daniel Sprong to a one-year deal worth $975,000. Sprong will be joining his sixth NHL franchise after having stints with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Washington Capitals, Seattle Kraken, and most recently the Detroit Red Wings. Selected in the second round during the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, Sprong…
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers were very successful in landing solid players this summer on team-friendly deals, retaining Corey Perry and Adam Henrique on solid contracts. Jeff Skinner signed with the Oilers on a one-year deal as well, hoping for a chance to find chemistry on a solid offensive core and up his value in 2025….
[ad_1] Despite entering the final season of his current deal with the Ottawa Senators, Claude Giroux is not considering an extension at this time. Speaking on the Coming In Hot Podcast, Giroux emphasized that he hasn’t talked with the team or his family about a new contract, nor has he given it much thought. His…
[ad_1] Maple Leafs Hire Mark Leach as Director of Amateur Scouting On Thursday, July 18, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced the hiring of Mark Leach as the team’s new Director of Amateur Scouting. Leach takes over from Wes Clark, who moved to the Pittsburgh Penguins as Vice President of Player Personnel. Leach brings extensive experience…
