Head coach Derek Lalonde has confirmed that forward Patrick Kane will be sidelined for the remaining two games of the Red Wings’ road trip. The star player sustained a lower-body injury during Sunday’s match against the Maple Leafs. While not great news for the Red Wings, and he will miss time, immediate reaction is that…
Tight to the salary cap, the Edmonton Oilers are facing a crucial decision regarding winger Warren Foegele. Despite Foegele’s attributes, including size, speed, and consistent goal-scoring, questions arise about his future with the team. Do the Oilers want to keep him? Can they afford to? If so, where will they find the resources? Retaining him…
Of late, NHL insiders are weighing in and offering updates on the status of talks between the Pittsburgh Penguins and forward Jake Guentzel. Almost all reputable reports suggest the two sides are at a crossroads. The chance of a Guentzel trade ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline seems to be as a strong as the…
Montreal Canadiens General Manager Kent Hughes is navigating a goaltending logjam, opting to retain three goalies for evaluation rather than making an immediate move. He told reporters this week that despite constant trade rumors, it’s not clear who long he’ll hang onto all three netminders. That’s interesting consider he’s got Jake Allen, Sam Montembeault, and…
In the heart-pounding universe of professional hockey, it’s on the ice where NHL players dazzle with their skill and passion. Yet, when the skates are neatly stored and the echoes of the locker room fade, a different kind of excitement takes centre stage—online casinos. Off the rink and away from the spotlight, the hidden lives…
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman noted during his most recent episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast that Jack Eichel’s recent injury has people in the organization worried. The Vegas Golden Knights have placed Eichel on injured reserve. Eichel has not played a game since January 11th against the Boston Bruins but initial reports suggested he was pegged…
Tonight was a historic moment for soon-to-be Hockey Hall of Fame goalie Marc-Andre Fleury. Not long ago, he passed a unique milestone having played in an NHL crease for 1,000 games. Fleury set another record with his 5-0 shutout against the New York Islanders. He moved into second place in all-time regular-season victories for goalies…
Multiple insiders are adding their insights to the speculation that Corey Perry might be narrowing down his options and that there are handful of teams that see him as a fit. Those same insiders seem to leaning away from the Toronto Maple Leafs signing Perry. Now, the favorite seems to be the Edmonton Oilers. Among…
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins clarified his recent statements, confirming that he has indeed requested a trade. The goaltender had previously alluded to a desire for a “new scenario,” hinting at a potential change in his playing situation. In an interview after Monday’s game against the Vancouver Canucks, Merzlikins expressed gratitude for the team’s…
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Carsen Twarynski wanted back in. After a career-best 17-goal season and a trip to the Calder Cup Finals, it would have seemed a given for Twarynski to secure another AHL opportunity. Instead, that chance never came. The months passed by, and Twarynski kept waiting. By the end of September, he…
