As per multiple insider reports, it is no secret that the Edmonton Oilers have their hooks in the water on a lot of players at this season’s NHL Trade Deadline. With a possible need to upgrade the blue line, and some recent questions in goal, they don’t just need a top-six forward. Still, that second-line…
Of the five games the Toronto Maple Leafs have won with Morgan Rielly on the shelf, this wasn’t the easiest. Still, the team finally took over and scored a 6-3 win over the Arizona Coyotes on the road in Phoenix. However, two Maple Leafs first-line players – Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies – are local…
With the 2024 Trade Deadline rapidly approaching, several names have been popping up in trade rumors recently. Chris Tanev, Jake Guentzel, Jacob Markstrom, and Noah Hanifin are the biggest names available heading into the March 8th deadline. Still, Ottawa Senators’ defender Jakob Chychrun has reportedly been gaining interest from around the league recently. This includes…
Toronto needs to make a deep run in the playoffs this year, and adding impactful players at the deadline will be key. The Leafs’ defense is a problem, but strong center/wingers are always important. While there are factors to be considered, Nick Schmaltz could be a great addition to their depth chart. Among those factors,…
The Edmonton Oilers’ brief two-game winning streak ended tonight, as suffered a loss in overtime to the Boston Bruins by a 6-5 final. In terms of excitement, this game had plenty, as there was some physical play, and as the score indicates, a ton of goals. Related: Oilers Eyeing 5 Wingers for Draisaitl Ahead of…
It looks like the Edmonton Oilers are going to have to make a go of their matchup with the Boston Bruins without one of their key power-play contributors and top special teams forwards. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was not on the ice for Wednesday’s practice and it is believed he’ll miss the game due to illness. While…
The Calgary Flames face a busy trade deadline this March, prompting many to question the future of 27-year-old defenseman Noah Hanifin, who is a pending unrestricted free agent this offseason. Hanifin is a smooth-skating, top-four defenseman in the middle of his prime. Many Flames fans would have loved to see the Boston native sign a…
According to TSN’s Ryan Rishaug, the Edmonton Oilers are holding “open auditions” in an attempt to find a permanent solution for their second line. The idea is to find a winger who can regularly play alongside Leon Draisaitl and if they can find someone, it could eliminate the need to spend big at the NHL…
In mid-December of 2023, goalie Ilya Samsonov found himself in a significant slump. The downward spiral was so overwhelmingly bad that it sparked concerns about his future as a quality goaltender for his Toronto Maple Leafs. Following a disappointing 6-5 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on December 29, Samsonov’s performance came under intense scrutiny….
Tonight marks a crucial game for both the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Arizona Coyotes. Auston Matthews has been on fire and looks to continue his fantastic play tonight against the Coyotes. Matthews has the chance to set a record as the fastest active player to reach 50 goals. The way he’s playing, and against…
