According to The Globe and Mail, The Associated Press, and Sportsnet, Alex Formenton has turned himself in to police in London, Ontario, in relation to an incident from 2018 in which five players of the Canadian world junior team were accused of sexually assaulting a woman. “The London Police have charged several players, including Alex Formenton,…
According to Jim Rutherford, the Vancouver Canucks are currently not actively seeking alterations to their existing roster or considering trading top prospects as the trade deadline approaches. However, Rutherford acknowledged the unpredictable nature of the market and conceded that they would respond to market demands. That could mean trading their first-round pick or moving a…
The Columbus Blue Jackets had a rough Sunday. Forward Patrik Laine has taken to social media to provide clarity on his decision to enter the NHL Players Association’s Player Assistance Program, resulting in an indefinite leave of absence from the team. Meanwhile, Adam Fantilli may have suffered a potentially serious injury during a play in…
The Edmonton Oilers are actively exploring options as buyers for the upcoming NHL Trade Deadline, and The Fourth Period has identified several potential targets on the team’s radar. While there are other teams also interested in the same players Edmonton might be, the article laid out a variety of options. It’s not clear how heavy…
The Columbus Blue Jackets’ forward, Patrik Laine, has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, as jointly announced by the Blue Jackets, NHL, and NHLPA today. During his time in the program, Laine will be temporarily unavailable to the team as he undergoes necessary care. Per the guidelines of the collaborative NHL/NHLPA initiative, he will return…
Elliotte Friedman’s recent insights shed light on the New York Rangers’ intensified pursuit of a center, particularly following Filip Chytil‘s setback in recovering from a concussion. The Rangers, despite facing recent challenges, hold a favorable position in the Metropolitan Division standings, and their eagerness to secure a player to fill a hole is a big…
In what might be called a hockey card collector’s dream come true, a Canadian family discovered a hidden treasure when they discovered 16 unopened boxes of O-Pee-Chee 1979-1980 hockey cards. What makes this treasure so important and valuable is that the 79-80 season is the same as Wayne Gretzky‘s rookie card. In that year’s production…
The New York Rangers delivered an unfortunate update on Sunday, revealing that forward Filip Chytil will be sidelined for the rest of the season. Despite the team initially referring to it as an upper-body injury, they have now clarified that it is a significant setback in Chytil’s recovery from a suspected concussion. He went down…
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer A lot happened for Jesse Puljujärvi between his previous stint in the American Hockey League – a week-long stay with Bakersfield in November 2018 – and this latest stop with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Too much, in fact. There was hip surgery in March 2019. Then came a season-plus spent back…
Following the Oilers’ triumphant 4-1 victory over Nashville on Saturday, Dylan Holloway has been strategically reassigned to Bakersfield during the team’s nine-day break. This move is part of the Oilers’ thoughtful approach to both provide the forward with valuable ice time and optimize their salary cap space. Given Holloway’s waiver-exempt status, the decision allows the…
