Photo: Daniel Stopani The Bridgeport Islanders have signed forward Carsen Twarynski to an American Hockey League contract for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. Twarynski returns to North America after playing 27 games for Vienna in the ICE Hockey League. He spent the 2022-23 season with the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds, recording 17 goals and…
The new debate (even though it isn’t really new at all) is whether a “top-heavy” team can contend for a championship in a salary-capped NHL. In Toronto, that debate has become a focal point for the Maple Leafs, particularly with William Nylander’s recent eight-year, $92 million deal. The concern revolves around dedicating a substantial portion…
In a recent segment on the Donnie and Dhali Show, Rick Dhaliwal delved into the implications of William Nylander’s new deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs on the ongoing contract negotiations with Elias Pettersson of the Vancouver Canucks. While some insiders, including Elliotte Friedman, suggest that Pettersson’s decision isn’t contingent on Nylander’s deal, it is…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Milwaukee Admirals goaltender Yaroslav Askarov has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending January 7, 2024. Back from a recall to the parent Nashville Predators, Askarov stopped all 56 shots he faced in two starts for the…
The Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames are two teams heading in opposite directions. The two rivals could wind up helping each other out a little ahead of the March 8th trade deadline. According to David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period, the Flames may have exactly what the Jets are looking for as the Jets are…
Last night, in a 4-1 Toronto Maple Leafs win over the San Jose Sharks, William Nylander continued his great play by scoring two goals and adding an assist. His offense played a key role in the win. It also was yet another example of how he’s become a standout player for the Maple Leafs. Looking…
In a potentially surprising turn of events for the Calgary Flames and defenseman Noah Hanifin, contract talks may be back on the table. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, addressing the recent speculations during the Saturday Headlines report, suggested that there could be a renewed interest from both parties in reaching an agreement. Earlier reports had hinted at the…
Former NHL player Kevin Bieksa directed strong criticism towards a specific National Hockey League player on Saturday night. In an unusual departure from his jovial demeanor as a Hockey Night in Canada panelist, Bieksa singled out Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins. Calling him a “rat” and saying he “absolutely hates” what he’s seeing, someone needs…
Don’t move so quickly when it comes to trying to predict a landing spot for Patrick Kane at this season’s NHL Trade Deadline. Dispelling recent speculations, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period has addressed rumors surrounding the potential trade at the upcoming deadline. Pagnotta firmly asserted that he would be surprised if Kane were to…
The Edmonton Oilers continue their impressive resurgence, finally securing a playoff spot after a win against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night. With a current winning streak of 14-3-0 over the past 17 games, the Oilers have turned the tide from a challenging start in October and November. The team’s slow beginning, marked by a…
