With the preseason winding down and roster decisions looming, two Toronto Maple Leafs defensemen find themselves in precarious positions. Timothy Liljegren and Topi Niemelä, once considered integral parts of the Maple Leafs’ future, now face uncertainty. Their performances have left more questions than answers as the team prepares for its season opener. While the organization
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Scott Laughton broke into the NHL as a teenager back in 2012-13 and has been a regular member of the Philadelphia Flyers’ lineup basically ever since. For the first time in his 601-game career, things seem to be getting dicey regarding his future with the Orange and Black. The 30-year-old forward is coming off of
Oct 5, 2024, 04:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday added veteran forward Kevin Labanc to the roster before the regular-season opener, signing him to a one-year, $775,000 contract, the club announced. The deal comes on the heels of one of the more impressive preseason ledgers, as Labanc, 28, trying
Newcomer Paul Cotter proved his value, scoring again in Prague as the New Jersey Devils beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Saturday for a sweep of their regular-season-opening series in the Czech capital. Cotter, among New Jersey’s new additions, also scored in a 4-1 win Friday and added an assist. The games were part of
Every NHL trade has a story, from the biggest deadline blockbusters to the smallest depth moves to fill out an American Hockey League (AHL) roster. Sometimes that story is of a great veteran player getting one final chance to make a run at a Stanley Cup. Other times, it’s a swap of top prospects who
It’s safe to say most San Jose Sharks fans will likely be interested in following the team’s young players this season. Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith and others will team up to form one of the most intriguing groups of up-and-comers in the entire NHL. They will have one of the most prominent roles of any
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 5, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions IT’S THE BIGGEST MYSTERY surrounding the Philadelphia Flyers, one whose answer could make or break their season: “Can they coexist?” Can Matvei Michkov, the 19-year-old Russian-born rookie whose offensive dexterity is only eclipsed by his boundless
The NHL season begins in Prague, makes a stop in Finland in November and there are more than 1,200 games to be played around North America. The Florida Panthers raise their first Stanley Cup championship banner and the Utah Hockey Club plays its first game since moving from Arizona as part of a tripleheader to
It’s every organization’s and fan’s worst nightmare: to see one of their marquee players or promising youngsters get hurt in a game that doesn’t matter in the standings. However, it’s a nightmare that’s become reality for a number of clubs this preseason, as stars and top prospects alike seem to be dropping like flies as
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The Springfield Thunderbirds and St. Louis Blues have announced an extension of their affiliation agreement through the 2030-31 season. The deal further solidifies the long-term future of the American Hockey League in Springfield, one of the league’s charter cities. “We are thrilled to continue our richly rewarding long-term partnership with the St.
Boston Bruins’ star goaltender Jeremy Swayman is involved in a contract dispute to continue playing with the team he has played for over the last four seasons. Per Daily Faceoff insider Frank Seravalli, the Bruins offered an eight-year contract to the young restricted free agent (RFA) with an average annual value (AAV) of $7.8 million. Swayman’s
Rachel Doerrie, ESPNOct 4, 2024, 06:55 AM ET Close Rachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. Open Extended Reactions It
Bernard Dion is hoping for a “fantastic show” after he scored last-minute tickets to catch the first of two Los Angeles Kings exhibition games being held in Quebec City on Thursday. As the games draw criticism from organizations and politicians across Quebec for being funded by a government subsidy, Dion said the investment is worthwhile. “If
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Dallas Stars revealed where things were regarding negotiations with Jamie Benn and Jake Oettinger. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs revealed that Nicholas Robertson suffered a minor injury. The Calgary Flames make their signing of Tyson Barrie official. Finally, don’t expect the Montreal Canadiens to look to the trade market
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Michael Mersch went home this summer to suburban Chicago with some hard thinking ahead of him. He had wrapped up another pro season. Certainly he could still play. Nobody doubted that, not after he supplied 38 points (15 goals, 23 assists) in 66 games for the Rochester Americans. A classic
As the Toronto Maple Leafs approach the conclusion of their preseason, roster decisions loom large. Several players have made headlines, either fighting for their spots on the team or stepping into the spotlight with impressive performances. Here’s a breakdown of the latest developments, including key players to watch as the Maple Leafs finalize their 2024-25
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 4, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The 2023-24 NHL season had goal-scoring fireworks, thrilling playoff races and a championship final in which the best player in the world led his team back from a 3-0 deficit only to fall short of the
Connor McDavid stands in the middle of the locker room. The Edmonton Oilers captain’s voice rises as he emphatically calls on teammates to give more. His passionate, expletive-laden message — a side rarely, if ever, seen publicly from the superstar centre — reflects the level of urgency in his team’s Stanley Cup quest. Edmonton has
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