[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Board of Governors has granted approval of the transfer of controlling interest in the Charlotte Checkers franchise to Zawyer Sports & Entertainment. Michael Kahn, the Checkers’ current CEO who had held majority ownership since 2006 and as a member of the AHL since 2010, will remain a…
[ad_1] Shane Wright is still feeling the sting of losing Game 6 of the Calder Cup Finals. For the second year in a row, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the AHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, lost in the finals, with Wright a part of both playoff runs. Despite the disappointment, the 20-year-old forward learned a…
[ad_1] The Montreal Canadiens recently locked in Juraj Slafkovsky on a long-term deal, solidifying a key piece of their future this offseason. TSN’s Kenzie Lalonde discussed this move with Jay Onrait, highlighting its significance and what else the club might do as they take their next steps toward playoff contention. Specifically, the team’s interest in…
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers are currently over the salary cap and face the critical task of signing restricted free agents (RFAs) Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway. The Oilers’ precarious cap situation leaves them particularly vulnerable to offer sheets, a rare but potentially disruptive move by other NHL teams. On July 12, during his show Oilers…
[ad_1] In his farewell comments, former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe shared his reflections on his tenure and what lies ahead in his career. Keefe expressed his gratitude: “It was [a] tremendous honor to coach the Maple Leafs. There’s a lot that goes into that. I’ve had several well-established coaches in the league…
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers face the challenge of becoming cap-compliant for the upcoming season, the team is looking at their options, with a possible trade as one way to clear space. Among the potential solutions, trading defenseman Cody Ceci has emerged as a notable option. While Ceci has been a polarizing figure due to his…
[ad_1] In the NHL offseason flurry, the Edmonton Oilers find themselves slightly over the salary cap and eyeing potential defensive upgrades. I wrote an article over at The Hockey News that noted with the free agency landscape settling, attention turns to teams like the Winnipeg Jets, Colorado Avalanche, Vegas Golden Knights, and Florida Panthers, all…
[ad_1] While he’s eligible to sign right now and the Vancouver Canucks certainly want to keep him with the team, the franchise is approaching Brock Boeser‘s contract extension cautiously. By prioritizing a wait-and-see approach for the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season, the Canucks aim to ensure they don’t overpay for the forward on the heels of…
[ad_1] Former NHL GM (for both the New York Rangers and Islanders) Neil Smith recently weighed in on the ongoing conflict between Jacob Trouba and the Rangers during an appearance on the Hockey Night NY podcast. Smith expressed his disbelief over the Rangers’ handling of the situation, particularly the public manner in which trade discussions…
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers’ recent acquisition of top prospect Matt Savoie is generating considerable buzz. Not only were fans and insiders shocked the Buffalo Sabres pursued moving Savoie, but the fact the Oilers were able to add such a high-end prospect for little more than a player they probably needed to move anyway felt like…
