Leon Draisaitl’s response to questions thrown his way by Mark Spector of Sportsnet this past week have Oilers Nation fired up. Fans are concerned for different reasons. Some don’t love that the Edmonton Oilers’ star was asked about his contract so far from needing to sign it. Others don’t love that Draisaitl didn’t sing the…
If you read between the lines of a tweet by NHL insider Kevin Weekes, there could be a trade on the horizon out of Calgary. At the very least, the suggestion is the Flames are taking calls and seriously considering a trade that would see Jacob Markstrom playing somewhere else before the NHL Trade Deadline….
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced that they’ve signed veteran forward Nick Foligno to a two-year extension worth a total of $9 million. The veteran is currently out injured, but the Blackhawks have seen all they need to in his short stint with the team to know he’s someone they’d like to keep around. Signed to a one-year deal…
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Although the Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the New York Islanders by a score of 4-3 in overtime, there was some good news from last night’s game. First, the team got a point in the standings. Second, the fans were treated to some amazing plays, specifically from Auston Matthews and Pontus Holmberg. Related: Martin Jones…
The Detroit Red Wings enter Friday’s action with a 20-16-5 record. While some of the focus is on who the team might trade heading into the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, general manager Steve Yzerman has been following his ‘Yzerplan’. He has committed to development of young talent while trying to sprinkle in some experience throughout…
The Calgary Flames remain a team to watch leading up to the March 8, 2024 NHL trade deadline. General manager Craig Conroy has been very transparent in his messaging to the media, stating he’s aware of the trade interest in their top candidates, but will be remaining patient leading into early March. The fact of…
According to a report by Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Columbus Blue Jackets’ goaltender Elvis Merzlikins said he has not requested a trade, but that he and the Blue Jackets have agreed to find a “new scenario” for him. The netminder noted, “I love Columbus. I love these guys. I grew up here.” Also: “I’m…
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Outdoor hockey highlights this weekend in AHL. The Charlotte Checkers will stage the Queen City Outdoor Classic when they face the Rochester Americans on Saturday night (7 ET, AHLTV) at Truist Field. The ballpark is the home of Triple-A baseball’s Charlotte Knights. The game is the 12th outdoor game in…
Anaheim Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek shocked the hockey world this week by moving former sixth-overall pick Jamie Drysdale and a second-round pick to the Philadelphia Flyers for top prospect Cutter Gauthier. It’s obvious Verbeek has become quite aggressive on the trade market and more moves are expected before the trade deadline on March 8….
