Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Rocco Grimaldi leaves 2023 the way he entered it: Piling up goals. Lots and lots of them. Grimaldi’s 18th goal of the season last night put him atop the AHL this season. Going back to Dec. 9, a span of nine games, he is on an 11-goal tear. For the calendar…
Welcome to a new series at NHL Trade Talk called “Grading Trades”. This series will look at past trades in the last 10-20 years and provide an overall grade for all teams involved. The first trade we will start with is the blockbuster trade that happened in August. The San Jose Sharks, Pittsburgh Penguins and…
In a thrilling showdown between two teams that don’t like each other much, the Edmonton Oilers secured their fourth consecutive road victory with a resilient 3-2 triumph over the Los Angeles Kings. Stuart Skinner, facing an early setback with two remarkable goals against him, bounced back spectacularly, making 26 solid saves and two crucial stops…
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman addressed the talk surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs during the Saturday Headlines report and updated fans on the latest. Offering a report that was counter to many others that are out there currently, Friedman suggested the Leafs aren’t in a rush to make a goalie trade. This despite the fact that…
Ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Kings, the Edmonton Oilers have executed a pair of roster moves. The team, via a Twitter announcement, revealed the recall of forward Raphael Lavoie from AHL Bakersfield, while concurrently assigning defenseman Ben Gleason to the Condors. Lavoie has been playing well in the AHL. In 19 games,…
by Judd Spicer | AHL On The Beat A goal is never just a goal, a save is never just a save, a win is never just a win. While hockey, on its icy surface, is a game of seeming alacrity and immediacy, behind each accomplishment (or, every plight) are hundreds of behind-the-scenes hours of…
The goaltending woes in Toronto have reached a critical point. Things are so bad, head coach Sheldon Keefe to publicly acknowledge the challenges with netminder Ilya Samsonov. Keefe’s recent statements suggest a lack of confidence in Samsonov’s current form, acknowledging the need for the organization to address the situation. This is nothing short of a…
In a stunning display of athleticism and reminiscent of his 2012 form, Jonathan Quick, the 37-year-old goaltender for New York Rangers, left fans and fellow players in awe with an incredible scorpion save during Friday night’s matchup in Florida against the Florida Panthers. The spectacular play unfolded just over five minutes into the game, adding…
In a recent episode of the Spittin’ Chiclets Rumor Boyz show, Matt Murley ignited a substantial rumor that stirred interest among Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks fans. Murley suggested ongoing chatter about the star forward Elias Pettersson potentially leaving the Canucks for the Blackhawks. The idea being that he’d like to play with Connor Bedard….
The American Hockey League remembers Reggie Savage, who passed away on Sunday following a battle with cancer. His sister Sonia announced his death in a Facebook post on Thursday evening. Savage was 53. Savage spent parts of 10 seasons in the AHL with the Baltimore Skipjacks (1990-93), Cornwall Aces (1993-95), Syracuse Crunch (1995-96, 1999-2001), Springfield…
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