Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer When Calgary Wranglers rookie forward Matt Coronato’s game is on, he knows it. “Being extra-competitive is when I’m at my best,” said Coronato, who was selected 13th overall by the parent Calgary Flames in the 2021 NHL Draft. Easier said than done, though, especially as the games pile up in
Canadian men’s team veteran Ryan Smyth and women’s hockey architect Mel Davidson are among the eight inductees into the International Ice Hockey Federation’s Hall of Fame in 2024. Smyth was Canada’s captain for five of his eight world championships and played in two Olympic Games for Canada. The forward from Banff, Alta., was a member
Blake Coleman is at it again. On Saturday night (Jan. 13) versus the Vegas Golden Knights, Coleman scored a goal and an assist in a 3-1 Calgary Flames win. The 32-year-old has been on fire lately, and this game marked his third-straight multi-point outing, with at least a point in seven of his last eight
The Colorado Avalanche have one of the best offences in the NHL this season, currently ranked second in goals for per game (GF/GP) with 3.82 and eighth in power-play percentage (PP%) at 25.2. The is built to score tons of goals, and has been even better with the additional help of Valeri Nichushkin, who has
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJan 17, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Figuring out who will win this year’s Calder Trophy has turned into something of a complex discussion — all because of what happened on Jan. 5. That’s the day Chicago Blackhawks star
The Milwaukee Admirals have signed forward Cody Hodgson to a professional tryout contract. Hodgson has been out of hockey for nearly eight years, having played his most recent game with Milwaukee on Mar. 1, 2016. He was forced to retire after being diagnosed with malignant hyperthermia, a rare muscular disorder. A first-round choice (10th overall)
The surging Winnipeg Jets are getting one of their biggest offensive weapons back with the return of leading goal-scorer Kyle Connor. The Jets announced on game day that the 27-year-old left-winger is available for Winnipeg’s Tuesday game against the visiting New York Islanders. Connor was a full participant in Winnipeg’s practice Monday for the first
It feels like just yesterday that the Buffalo Sabres traded Jack Eichel to the Vegas Golden Knights, but Jan. 13, 2024, marked the 800-day anniversary of the blockbuster deal that shook the hockey world to its core. Now three seasons removed from Eichel’s last full campaign in Buffalo, the Sabres are struggling to find offense.
With the 2013 NHL Entry Draft more than 10 years old, let’s look back at the top picks to see how their careers have progressed. So, have the top-10 picks managed to live up to expectations, or have they struggled to establish themselves in the NHL? Note: The 2013 Draft took place at the Prudential
Jan 16, 2024, 09:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane has a lower-body injury that is not related to his hip, coach Derek Lalonde said Tuesday. Kane will miss the remainder of the Red Wings’ road trip and the club’s training staff will check on his progress when the club
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee today announced that Henderson Silver Knights forward Mason Geertsen has been suspended for three (3) games as a consequence of his actions in a game vs. Milwaukee on Jan. 13. Geertsen, who has already served one game of the suspension, will also miss Henderson’s games
The crowd chants for Marc-André Fleury started in the second period and filled the arena again in the waning minutes, as the Minnesota Wild goalie closed in on a long-sought milestone. Once the horn sounded on Fleury’s 552nd win in the NHL on Monday night, putting him in sole possession of second place on the
Coming off a four-game road trip out West in six days where they went 1-0-3, the Boston Bruins had a quick turnaround, less than 48 hours after beating the St. Louis Blues, 4-3, in overtime on Jan. 13 when they hosted the New Jersey Devils on Monday afternoon (Jan. 15). Usually the first game back
The Edmonton Oilers will likely be looking to bolster their roster in hopes of making a deep run into the playoffs this season after several failed attempts at winning a Stanley Cup. In the previous two seasons, they have been eliminated by the team that went on to win the Stanley Cup — the Colorado
Jan 16, 2024, 09:15 AM ET Open Extended Reactions With the calendar turned to a new year, the college hockey season is hitting high gear, with conference play heating up and the NCAA tournament about two months away. There are some different squads than we’ve seen the last few years near the top of the
The American Hockey League family is mourning the loss of Frank Torres, Vice President, Business Operations for the San Jose Barracuda. Torres, who passed away Monday after a brief illness, was 38. “The entire American Hockey League is stunned and heartbroken over the passing of Frank Torres,” said Scott Howson, AHL President and Chief Executive
Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program and will be away from the team for an indefinite amount of time. The league and union announced Monday that Nichushkin will return to the Avalanche once he’s cleared by program administrators. No other information was provided. The 28-year-old Nichushkin becomes the second
On Saturday, the NHL will announce the remaining 12 players to be named to the 2024 All-Star Game through fan voting, which closes today. But don’t expect to hear any more Vegas Golden Knights‘ names included in the group that will head to Toronto for All-Star Weekend. Based on the most recent voting tally released