by Megan Cahill | AHL On The Beat The pipeline connecting the Syracuse Crunch and the Tampa Bay Lightning is a standard for player development. Over the past month, “TampaCuse” has been flowing at full capacity. The Lightning were hit with a series of injuries in early January, opening the door for prospects to get
WARNING: This article contains graphic content and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it. New Jersey Devils centre Michael McLeod faces two charges in connection with an alleged sexual assault in 2018 in London, Ont., that has also led to one charge each against four other players who
The top two scorers in National Hockey League history both had memorable nights on this date. Jan. 27 was a very busy date in Montreal, Toronto, and Pittsburgh. Some of the biggest names in the history of the game left their mark on this date through the years. So, let’s fire up the THW time
The Athletic put up an interesting poll this week as the NHL All-Star festivities are set to commence. Asking several NHL players questions about others throughout the league, among the questions asked who is the best NHL player? The most votes went to Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and Nikita Kucherov. While McDavid still won fairly
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNFeb 1, 2024, 06:06 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions One of the best players believed to be available this NHL trade season is off the board. The Vancouver Canucks have acquired center Elias Lindholm from the Calgary Flames in exchange for forward Andrei Kuzmenko, defensemen
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Gerry Ehman, the man they called “Tex,” did a lot of building during his long hockey career. He built a family. Built a playing career. Helped to build an NHL dynasty. Ehman, who passed away in 2006 at age 73, will be recognized and remembered for his contributions to the
Rinks at three Toronto parks will be revamped thanks to an investment of more than $500,000 from three organizations as part of an NHL all-star legacy project. The money from the Toronto Maple Leafs, MLSE Foundation and the NHL has been earmarked for ball and ice hockey rinks at Alexandra Park, West Mall Rink and Port Union
Following the holiday break, the Detroit Red Wings opted to deploy David Perron on the first line alongside Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond. The results have not been pretty – six goals for, 11 against, and a 35.79 percent expected goals share at even strength. During the Philadelphia Flyers game on Jan. 25, the Red
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & rumors, I’ll take a look at the upcoming All-Star Game competition. Second, I’ll comment upon a surprising element of Nick Robertson’s game: his defense. Third, I’ll look at William Nylander’s assessment by other hockey analysts. Finally, I’ll share my belief that the Maple Leafs’ success during
Open Extended Reactions As part of the festivities at the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend, the league has brought back the player draft! The four teams — Team Matthews (captain Auston Matthews and assistant Morgan Rielly), Team McDavid (Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl), Team MacKinnon (Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar) and Team Hughes (co-captained by Quinn Hughes and
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced changes to the playing rosters for the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Tech CU, to be held this Sunday and Monday, February 4-5, in San Jose, Calif. Syracuse Crunch defenseman Jack Thompson has been added to the North Division roster for the event, while San
As the Buffalo Sabres continue to grow as a team and develop the young talent that they have in their prospect pool, the reality is that they will need to make roster space to actually use them. This means shedding both older players, and the cap hit that comes with them, and the player at
The Vancouver Canucks have acquired forward Elias Lindholm from the Calgary Flames, the team announced Wednesday night. In exchange, the Flames will receive forward Andrei Kuzmenko, defencemen Hunter Brzustewicz and Joni Jurmo, a 2024 first-round draft pick and a 2024 conditional fourth-round pick. The 29-year-old Lindholm joins the NHL-leading Canucks having posted nine goals and
The Vancouver Canucks have made another big trade during All-Star Break. Last year on Jan. 30, they sent Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders. A year and a day after that trade, they are busy again making waves in the hockey world. They have acquired Elias Lindholm from the Calgary Flames for Andrei Kuzmenko,
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJan 31, 2024, 09:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Thanks to his exceptional speed, it feels like Connor McDavid has a head start on anyone he’s skating against in the NHL. But before he even played a minute as a pro, McDavid said he wanted
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Nearly 50 years after Roy Sommer packed a bag and headed off to begin a hockey career, he will return to the Bay Area to be inducted into the American Hockey League Hall of Fame on Monday as part of the AHL All-Star Classic festivities in San Jose. Hailing from
Following their 6-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Jan. 27, the Boston Bruins entered their well-deserved 10-day break around All-Star Weekend, which is Feb. 2-3 in Toronto. The Bruins finished strong, winning their last games on the road over the Ottawa Senators and Flyers after closing out a five-game homestand with a disappointing 3-2
The NHL’s Stadium Series will bring together two major rivals in the Metropolitan Division. MetLife Stadium will host on Feb. 17 the clash between the New Jersey Devils and the Philadelphia Flyers in a game that promises to intensify the battle for a playoff spot. The Flyers are in a more comfortable situation, holding the