[ad_1] As the new NHL season fast approaches, the Edmonton Oilers have continued to narrow down their rosters. With the coaching staff starting to dial in the team chemistry, NHL hopefuls who aren’t slated to be part of the pro team’s plans this season are being sent back to their respective organizations and leagues. There…
[ad_1] Reading between the lines of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ second preseason game, a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators, it becomes clear that coach Craig Berube was testing line combinations and defensive pairings to understand his team’s depth and capabilities better. While the first preseason game focused on assessing the core players, Game 2…
[ad_1] Auston Matthews will be sitting out the Toronto Maple Leafs’ preseason game tonight, but his absence is not causing much concern. The star forward, who scored 69 goals last season and is nearing 400 career goals, left practice with what head coach Craig Berube described as an “upper body thing.” A video on Thursday…
[ad_1] Annual roster turnover is just part of the deal in the American Hockey League, but several of the new guys who are expected to lead the way for the Colorado Eagles have something in common: They’ve played here before. While remaking the organization’s depth, the Colorado Avalanche found a bunch of guys who were…
[ad_1] As one might expect thanks to some slightly complicated math that revolves around the salary cap, LTIR, and accrued cap space, it can be a bit difficult to figure out what the Edmonton Oilers might do when it comes to Evander Kane‘s injury situation. He’s expected to be out for months, but maybe not…
[ad_1] LA Kings defenseman Drew Doughty left the ice in significant pain after an awkward collision with Tanner Pearson during a preseason game on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred midway through the first period and Doughty was unable to put any weight on his left leg and had to be helped off the ice, sparking…
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers suffered a 6-1 defeat to the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night at the Canada Life Centre, as the Jets iced a lineup stacked with NHL veterans while the Oilers opted to rest most of their regulars including superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Without their top talent, Edmonton’s coach Kris Knoblauch…
[ad_1] As the 2024-25 NHL season approaches, fans are buzzing with excitement and curiosity about the Vancouver Canucks’ upcoming campaign. To dive into the team’s prospects, host Jacob Billington welcomed Vancouver Canucks writer Matthew Zator to discuss the most pressing storylines, potential breakout stars, and critical players needing bounceback seasons. With a focus on names…
[ad_1] At one time, it was wild to think that Alex Ovechkin could ever break Wayne Gretzky‘s all-time goal-scoring record. But, with that milestone now in reach, fans are understanding that even the most unbreakable records are breakable. It begs the question: if Ovechkin can do it, could someone else? Mats Sundin believes that the…
[ad_1] With the departures of Ryan McLeod and Warren Foegele, the Edmonton Oilers are actively seeking a new forward to strengthen their penalty-killing unit. They may have found one in Vasily Podkolzin, one of this season’s latest arrivals. Podkolzin is a player not previously known for his defensive prowess, but he has emerged as a…
