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Monthly Archives: September 2024
How Important is Calvin Pickard to the Success of the Edmonton Oilers?
On June 28, the Edmonton Oilers re-signed backup goaltender Calvin Pickard to a two-year contract extension. This contract is worth an average annual value (AAV) of $1 million. Pickard has…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Benoit, Lisowsky & Robertson
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll focus on three young players who have captured the team’s attention for different reasons. First, I’ll revisit Simon Benoit,…
The Brady Tkachuk-Filip Zadina Debate is Over (Officially Over) as Zadina Bids Farewell to the NHL
Zadina was a highly touted 2018 NHL Draft prospect that some Senator fans wanted their team to draft ahead of Brady Tkachuk.
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 2
This date has provided us with two big international games during the 1970s, with mixed results for Team Canada. Also, another talented class of NHL greats was inducted into the…
Derek Lalonde Poised for Critical Year 3 Behind Red Wings Bench
The spring and summer of 2022 was a significant one for the Detroit Red Wings. Not only was that the first offseason where general manager (GM) Steve Yzerman invested significant…
Canadiens: Slafkovsky’s Slovakia Is Headed to the Milano Cortina Olympics
Montreal Canadiens power forward Juraj Slafkovsky couldn't join Slovakia for the Olympics qualifiers tournament, but his country still punched its ticket for the games.
Gaudreau Remembered in Edmonton for All He Brought to Battle of Alberta
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother Matthew were tragically killed on Thursday night (Aug. 29) in Salm County, New Jersey. The siblings were riding bicycles when…
3 Players the New York Rangers Need to Sign to PTOs
Before training camp every season, most NHL teams bring in players on professional tryout (PTO) deals to see if these players might have something to add to their team. For…
Former QMJHL Star Signs in Switzerland
Former QMJHL winger Filip Zadina signed a two-year contract with HC Davos in the Swiss National League. The club announced this news in a tweet jokingly aimed at NHL insider Kevin Weekes. Last week, he reported that Zadina was close to signing a professional tryout with one of many teams that were ...