Not everyone is worried about whether struggling goalie Ilya Samsonov can still cut the mustard in the crease anymore. It seems that his teammates on the Toronto Maple Leafs see him as a friend and partner in battle more than just a goalie who struggles. In an interview yesterday, when asked about the news that…
Within a matter of weeks, the Ottawa Senators will find themselves at a crucial juncture as they examine their playoff chances, team makeup, and identify their core players. As they make tough decisions, one name that has generated considerable interest is Jakob Chychrun. That’s because teams are apparently reaching out to the Senators about the…
Throughout his three seasons in Edmonton, Oilers fans are learning what Toronto Maple Leafs fans knew about hard-working forward Zach Hyman — he’s good. And, he never quits working. Hyman is regarded as a solid hockey player, and several attributes help him be an on-ice success. But, how good is he? When it comes to…
In a recent interview with Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, San Jose Sharks veterans Tomas Hertl and Logan Couture provided insights into their current situations. Both addressed trade rumors and injury comebacks as the March 8 trade deadline approaches. The Sharks, expected to be sellers, could theoretically look at trading both players for picks and…
As per reports on Wednesday, Corey Perry, released by the Chicago Blackhawks on Nov. 30, has gained eligibility to join other NHL teams following a meeting with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. The Blackhawks removed Perry from the active roster before a Nov. 22 game in Columbus, citing unacceptable conduct violating his player’s contract. Perry issued…
As the March 8 trade deadline approaches, there’s a growing belief that the Calgary Flames might transition into sellers, currently trailing two points behind the Edmonton Oilers for the last Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. With notable names like Elias Lindholm, Chris Tanev, and Noah Hanifin in the trade chatter, one prominent figure…
Philadelphia Flyers’ recent trade involving forward Cutter Gauthier to the Anaheim Ducks for defenseman Jamie Drysdale and a 2025 second-round draft pick has stirred a storm of speculation. Initially shrouded in mystery because the trade came out of nowhere, Gauthier’s agent, Kurt Overhardt, spoke exclusively to insider Pierre LeBrun, attributing the move to a “private…
During the intermission of Tuesday night’s game versus the Chicago Blackhawks, Oilers analyst and insider Bob Stauffer mentioned the team might have its collective eyes on a couple of top-six forwards. Both are potentially available ahead of this season’s NHL Trade Deadline, and one comes from the Philadelphia Flyers organization, the other from the Ottawa…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today the playing rosters for the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Tech CU, to be held February 4-5 in San Jose, Calif. Each of the AHL’s four divisions will be represented by 12 players. Rosters were determined by committees of AHL coaches, and all 32 AHL teams are…
The Anaheim Ducks made headlines on Monday (Jan. 8), trading defenseman Jamie Drysdale and a 2025 second-round pick to the Philadelphia Flyers for Cutter Gauthier. It was a shocking move, but the Ducks may not be done just yet. In his most recent Trade Targets board for Daily Faceoff, Frank Seravalli listed Trevor Zegras on…
