[ad_1] Sam Montembeault, the 27-year-old goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens, made a strong start to the 2024-25 NHL season by stopping all 48 shots he faced in a 1-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. This marked his second career shutout and sets high expectations for him in the upcoming season. A Season of Increased…
[ad_1] The Ottawa Senators made headlines during the offseason by acquiring goaltender Linus Ullmark from the Boston Bruins. The move brought in a seasoned veteran who had recently won the Vezina Trophy in 2022-23. In a reduced workload last season with Boston, Ullmark was still good. He posted a 22-10-7 record, a 2.58 GAA, and…
[ad_1] The 2024-25 AHL season kicks off Friday night with eight games on the schedule. As a new season begins, so do new opportunities for emerging talent to make their mark on the league. This season’s rookie class is filled with high-potential players, many of whom are recent high draft picks poised to carve out…
[ad_1] Sean McIndoe posed an interesting question in a recent article for The Athletic. In it, he tried to identify the most intriguing name to watch from each of the NHL’s 32 teams, and for the Oilers, he identified defenseman Evan Bouchard. The question he posed was, “…how good he can be?” What is his…
[ad_1] The NHL is always just one quick phone call away. Get the call, pack a bag, hop in the car, or catch a flight. That call-up may be just for a day. Or it may be for the next 10 to 15 years. Top prospects just need one spot to open on the NHL…
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs ventured into New Jersey to play the second of back-to-back games against a Devils team that was rested following their overseas trip. The Devils had an extended break after they defeated the Buffalo Sabres in two games in Czechia. They returned on Sunday; this was their first game since arriving…
[ad_1] More than any other position, the AHL most proves its value to NHL clubs by churning out goaltender after goaltender. From last season alone, the likes of Joel Blomqvist and Dustin Wolf have earned NHL promotions. Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck came through the AHL as a Winnipeg Jets prospects a decade ago. Go…
[ad_1] During a recent interview, John Tavares took a moment to reflect on his time under Sheldon Keefe as the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare for a new chapter under head coach Craig Berube. Tavares expressed his gratitude for Keefe’s contributions to the team and how the former coach played a pivotal role in his development…
[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League opens its 89th season of play tonight, with eight games on the schedule to kick things off. All 32 clubs will play 72 games during a 2024-25 regular season that will run through April 20. From there, 23 teams will qualify for postseason play, with five rounds…
[ad_1] Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov left Thursday’s game against the Ottawa Senators after a hard collision with Tim Stützle. Fans and teammates are hoping the veteran forward is OK, but he couldn’t put weight on his leg, the first indication that this might be something serious. The hope is that he’s not badly injured….
