Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterAug 14, 2023, 02:52 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Toronto Maple Leafs forward prospect Rodion Amirov, the club’s 2020 first-round pick, has died, his agent, Dan Milstein, confirmed Monday. He was 21. Milstein posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Amirov died after
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov has died after being diagnosed with a brain tumour last year. He was 21. The Maple Leafs confirmed the left-winger died Monday in Munich, Germany, where he had been receiving treatment. They also posted a tribute to Amirov on Scotiabank Arena’s outdoor video board. “The entire Maple Leafs organization is
Having completed offseason overviews for the Eastern Conference, let’s shift our focus out west, beginning with the Central Division. While it wasn’t as busy an offseason for Central teams as it was in the Atlantic and Metropolitan, there was still some player movement. Let’s break down each club’s offseason, starting with the Colorado Avalanche and
There was hope that Gabriel Landeskog would play for the Colorado Avalanche last season, but surgeries kept him out for the entire campaign. There is no such hope this season, as the Avalanche veteran will be sidelined for all of 2023-24. Landeskog has been the captain in Colorado for more than a decade. The team
Cale Makar can’t quite comprehend how, after just four NHL seasons, he’s being compared to perhaps the greatest defenseman in hockey history. Wayne Gretzky said Makar is “the closest player we’ve ever seen offensively and defensively” to Boston Bruins legend Bobby Orr. Vegas Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy told “The Cam and Strick” podcast this
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is more speculation surrounding the Washington Capitals and a couple of trades they’d like to make. Meanwhile, are talks between the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks for Tyler Myers going to start up again? Finally, what teams did Milan Lucic talk to about signing this summer before he
With all the talk of teams’ core four players now that the Pittsburgh Penguins have assembled theirs, I thought it was an interesting topic to discuss with the Montreal Canadiens. They are a young team and although they look like they will be much more balanced throughout the lineup than that of the two most
This summer has been extra special for Walker Duehr. Not only did he sign a fresh two-year extension with the Flames, but he celebrated a big day when tying the knot with wife Brooklyn. After a couple years of planning their wedding it all came together and the end result was unforgettable. “It
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is more talk linking Tomas Tatar to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers have been linked to a former player on a possible PTO. Finally, are the Calgary Flames and forward Elias Lindholm actually getting closer on the terms of an eight-year extension? Tatar Talked to Penguins, Wants
After an electric second year, 3ICE’s season came to a close on Aug. 12 during the championship game in Philidelphia. However, there was some work left to be done after the buzzer ended the final game. Notably, 3ICE’s award ceremony remained, which recognizes players and coaches alike for their hard work during the summer tournament.
The rivalry in the Keystone State of Pennsylvania has been a treat for years. The Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins have had a deep hatred for one another over their history. Highlighted by star players including Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Jaromir Jagr for the Penguins, and Eric Lindros, Claude Giroux and John
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at young goalie Joseph Woll’s impressive potential and performance coming through the Maple Leafs’ ranks. Second, I’ll report that the Maple Leafs have signed top prospect Easton Cowan to an entry-level contract (ELC). Latest News & Highlights Third, I’ll wonder if
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Carolina Hurricanes signed defenseman Caleb Jones to a one-year contract. Does this signing make a trade more likely when it comes to one of the team’s other defensemen? Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins are reportedly keeping their goaltending tandem for this season, but come next summer, all bets are off.
Going into this season, a lot of eyes will be on the Buffalo Sabres’ goaltending and defense. As the offense has proven that they can reliably put the puck in the back of the net, the focus now shifts to keeping the puck out of their own net. A massive part of this equation will
The Major League Baseball (MLB) trade deadline came and went as July turned to August. The New York Yankees, who entered the deadline with a 55-51 record and were on the outside of the playoff picture looking in, did nothing. Their general manager (GM) Brian Cashman refused to make a push with a few big
Since his rookie season in 2016-17, Toronto Maple Leaf Mitch Marner has been on an upward trajectory in offensive production. Each full NHL season has seen him steadily increase his point totals, starting with a 61-point rookie campaign to a career-high 99 points in 2022-23. During any regular season that wasn’t shortened by the pandemic,
Aug 11, 2023, 08:37 PM ET The Vancouver Canucks signed center Pius Suter on Friday to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $1.6 million. Suter, 27, had played the previous two seasons for the Detroit Red Wings, where his contract had a $3.25 million annual cap hit. The Switzerland native made his
The Henderson Silver Knights have hired Brent Kisio to serve as an assistant coach. Kisio, 40, begins his first coaching assignment in pro hockey after eight seasons as head coach of Lethbridge in the Western Hockey League. Kisio led the Hurricanes to a division title in 2015-16 and two appearances in the WHL’s conference finals.