If Steven Stamkos gets to the free agency market on Monday, expect two teams to make serious offers and try to pluck him away from the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Nashville Predators and Detroit Red Wings are hoping he runs out of patience. As free agency looms, Stamkos remains without a new contract from the…
Thanks to Matt Larkin for making a solid case for why the Conn Smythe Trophy should only be awarded to a member of the Stanley Cup-winning team. He quoted former winner J-S Giguere in a recent post on X.com and talked about just how awkward it is to win the award when you’re a part…
The Buffalo Sabres are reportedly contemplating a buyout of Jeff Skinner‘s contract, a move that has been noted by insiders Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek last week. As the Draft approaches and free agency is days away, the likelihood of a buyout remains high, barring an unforeseen trade. Chad DeDominicis writes: “This isn’t breaking news….
Leon Draisaitl, eligible to sign a contract extension this summer and as early as July 1, has made it clear that the process will take time. Speaking about his future with the Edmonton Oilers, Draisaitl stated, “It’s going to take time to figure out what I want and what the Oilers want.” Expressing his deep…
As the NHL Draft approaches and NHL free agency looms, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to get ready for what will be a busy two weeks. According to insiders and scribes for The Athletic, Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle, Leafs GM Brad Treliving and his front office team have…
The 2023-2024 Edmonton Oilers had quite the rollercoaster ride this season. From a laughable start to the season to forcing a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers have done and seen just about everything one hockey season can offer. Throughout the 107 Oilers games this season, records were broken and career-bests were…
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Dan Bylsma sighed heavily before speaking, fighting to make it through his post-game press conference. “It hurts a ton,” Bylsma said after Monday’s overtime loss to Hershey in Game 6 ended the Coachella Valley Firebirds’ season just short of a Calder Cup championship for the second year in a row….
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League is holding the 2024 AHL Team Business Meetings presented by Victory Live this week, with more than 300 representatives from the league and its member clubs gathering at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago in Rosemont, Ill. Front-office personnel from throughout the American Hockey League are gathering to discuss…
Despite a heartbreaking Game 7 loss, the Edmonton Oilers have much to be proud of. Throughout 25 Stanley Cup playoff games, the star power of the Oilers produced record-breaking postseasons. The lights and cameras are on and focused on the stars, but the Oilers are filled with hidden gems that are instrumental in their success….
As the NHL free agency period approaches, Jake Guentzel has emerged as one of the most sought-after players on the market. Multiple teams, including the Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks, and Los Angeles Kings, are reportedly keen on signing the star forward. According to The Fourth Period, Guentzel, along with…
