As the 2023-2024 season trade deadline approaches at an alarming rate, the Toronto Maple Leafs will be looking to bolster their roster with the necessary upgrades. From inconsistent goaltending to what feels like an almost non-existent blue line, the Maple Leafs have some areas on the roster that need improvements. For the team to make…
The first day of the AHL All-Star Classic quickly turned from the “Everybody’s watching Shakir” into the “Anyone seen Shakir?” story. For a number of the players, it’s one challenge to make the AHL All-Star team. But for Shakir Mukhamadullin, that was only half of the challenge. The real All-Star challenge for the 22-year-old defenseman…
For the second time in seven months, Vladimir Tarasenko is switching agents. The first time came while he was trying to get a contract this past offseason and struggled to find a team willing to give him a multi-year deal. Now, he’s looking at getting new representatives to either help him facilitate a trade and…
Photo: John Mrakovcich SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Bridgeport Islanders forward Cole Bardreau has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending February 4, 2024. Bardreau had a five-point week, recording three goals and two assists over three games. Bardreau’s five points came during…
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares has begun a legal battle with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) over an $8 million tax bill stemming from a $15.3 million signing bonus he received in 2018. Depending on how things develop, not only could Tavares be stuck with a huge bill, but Glen McGregor of the National…
NHL Network: The panel talks about the goalie trade market leading up to the March 8th NHL trade deadline. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Jamie Hersch: “I just think about the goalie market out there and a potential Markstrom or somebody like, is there a market out there for a big goalie? New Jersey comes to mind…
It’s hard to be upset with a loss when you’ve won 16 games in a row. That said, tonight’s outcome stings for the Edmonton Oilers. They had a chance to make history tonight, as a win would have tied them with the 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins for the longest winning streak in NHL history. They fought…
The New York Rangers are exploring options to fill the void left by the sidelined Filip Chytil, with interest in Anaheim Ducks center Adam Henrique as a potential playoff rental. Additionally, there’s speculation about a reunion with winger Frank Vatrano. Arthur Staple and Eric Stephens of The Athletic report dug deeper into both players in…
Let me first say, there is nothing I can find linking the Edmonton Oilers and Columbus Blue Jackets in trade talks regarding forward Boone Jenner. Still, I can’t help but wonder what several fans online were wondering when they saw Connor McDavid go slightly off the board during the NHL All-Star draft. He seemed to…
As contract talks between defenseman Noah Hanifin and the Calgary Flames reach a crucial juncture, TSN’s Chris Johnston expects a resolution in the coming days. Hanifin’s agents are expected to present their final position, providing the Flames with a clear decision-making point. If an agreement is not reached, the Flames will explore potential trade options…
