The Stars saw improvements in his game in Texas, but Harley’s call-up had to wait until the end of the regular season, where he played six regular season games before being thrust into a top-six role during the team’s run to the Western Conference Final. He made an immediate impact, finishing with one goal and…
The trade deadline speculation surrounding Philadelphia Flyers’ defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen has taken a significant turn following updates from Flyers GM Daniel Briere. The blueliner is currently dealing with a minor upper-body injury, and while there’s no specific timetable for his return, multiple sources confirm that Ristolainen will be sidelined for a minimum of one month….
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly has decided to appeal his five-game suspension, initiating the process with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. Rielly received the suspension on Tuesday for cross-checking Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig in the final moments of Saturday’s game. The appeal comes after Rielly missed the first game of the suspension as the…
Sean Couturier has been named the 20th captain in Philadelphia Flyers franchise history. The news was announced on Wednesday evening with the tagline, “Captain Coots!” attached. Forwards Travis Konecny and Scott Laughton will serve as alternate captains. “Sean Couturier is an ideal choice to be the next leader of the Philadelphia Flyers,” said Flyers General Manager, Daniel Briere. He…
The Edmonton Oilers find themselves at the center of trade rumors as the NHL Trade Deadline approaches, with two notable names circulating in discussions. Both players are not officially on the market, but it is believed both may be on the move over the next two weeks. If they are, and Edmonton is interested, both…
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Zach L’Heureux has become a nightly annoyance for AHL opponents. He hits, and hits some more. He’s abrasive. He initiates. He agitates again and again. There are the league-leading 117 penalty minutes, but there are also the 30 points and plus-17 rating through his first 40 pro games. Put the…
In what should only be deemed a fun exercise on a special occasion, Frank Seravalli and Tyler Yaremchuk of Daily Faceoff ventured into the realm of creative matchmaking ahead of this season’s NHL Trade Deadline. Specifically, Seravalli proposes a blockbuster trade between the Calgary Flames and the Toronto Maple Leafs that excludes the much-discussed Chris…
Hockey is a demanding discipline that requires both physical preparedness and mental fortitude. Therefore, to excel in this particular sport, you need to embrace a holistic approach that will equally strengthen the body and the mind. Take a look at the following techniques that combine mental health enhancement and physical training and start working hard…
In the latest installment of the “32 Thoughts” podcast on Monday, Elliotte Friedman delved into the intriguing possibility of a trade involving Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros. This isn’t the first time the netminder’s name has been out there. But, as the trade deadline creeps closer, talks are likely getting more serious. The latest buzz…
The Edmonton Oilers were able to get back into the win column, as they defeated the Detroit Red Wings by an 8-4 final. This game was far from what head coach Kris Knoblauch would have wanted to see at times, but at the end of the day, it’s two points in the bank for a…
