📝 by Patrick Williams It’s a good thing that Isak Rosen is only 19 years old. Rest and recovery come much more easily at that age. The Rochester Americans forward has finally been able to catch his breath following a demanding run of seven games in 11 nights while representing Sweden at the 2023 IIHF
7:00 AM ET While the All-Star Weekend feels like the midpoint of the NHL regular season, in fact all teams will be well past their 41st game at that point. As teams hit that threshold this week, it’s time for our resident graders Ryan S. Clark and Kristen Shilton to serve up their thoughts on
Winnipeg Jets (26-14-1, second in the Central Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (20-17-2, fourth in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres host the Winnipeg Jets after Alex Tuch scored two goals in the Sabres’ 4-3 loss to the Seattle Kraken. Buffalo has a 20-17-2 record overall and
The Pittsburgh Penguins watched the Vancouver Canucks score three times in the opening minutes on Tuesday night and essentially yawned. No panic. No timeout to collect themselves. No scathing reminder from head coach Mike Sullivan to get going. The Penguins didn’t need any of that. Not with Evgeni Malkin firing on all cylinders. The Russian
The Anaheim Ducks finished strong in their first week of 2023, rattling off an impressive shutout win against Central Division leader Dallas Stars and a thrilling, high-scoring overtime victory over Pacific Division foe San Jose Sharks. The win streak follows a rather forgettable and inauspicious performance against the Philadelphia Flyers to begin week. All things
The Carolina Hurricanes returned back to earth last week as they lost three-straight contests following an 11-game winning streak that spanned the majority of December into the new year. The losing streak, which could be chalked up to poor defensive play and an inability to finish consistently, included losses to the New York Rangers, Nashville
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Toronto Marlies forward Bobby McMann has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending January 8, 2023. McMann tallied three goals and three assists for six points in three games for Toronto last week. On Tuesday evening, McMann
Jan 9, 2023 Edmonton Oilers star winger Evander Kane is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a lacerated left wrist and could rejoin their lineup before the NHL All-Star break, GM Ken Holland told ESPN on Monday. Kane hasn’t played since Nov. 11 after his left wrist was cut by the skate blade of
Edmonton Oilers (21-17-3, fifth in the Pacific Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (12-25-4, eighth in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers face the Anaheim Ducks in Pacific Division action on Wednesday. Anaheim has a 12-25-4 record overall and a 6-5-1 record in Pacific Division play. The Ducks are
The Windsor Spitfires on Monday night acquired Shane Wright fresh off his winning world junior hockey gold with Canada. Windsor also received a conditional 14th-round pick in 2025 from Kingston, which added forward Ethan Miedema, defenceman Gavin McCarthy and seven priority selections, or draft picks, including a second-rounder (from Ottawa) and third-rounder (Sault Ste. Marie)
The Winnipeg Jets have gone streaking, winning five straight games for the first time since December, 2018. They defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Dec. 29, the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on New Year’s Eve, the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Jan. 3, the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Jan. 6, and most recently, the Canucks 7-4
Welcome back to another episode of Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2022-23 trade targets. The series where I’ll examine a few players from teams around the league who could potentially fit for Maple Leafs general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas. From blockbuster moves to minor upgrades, all will be covered and potential trade packages will be discussed. Explore
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Seattle Kraken Stu Cowan: Scouts listed to attend last night’s Montreal Canadiens – Seattle Kraken game include the Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, Seattle Kraken, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, and Vegas Golden Knights.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee today announced that Syracuse Crunch goaltender Jack LaFontaine has been suspended for six (6) games and forward Gemel Smith has been suspended for three (3) games as a consequence of their actions at the conclusion of Syracuse’s game vs. Rochester on Jan. 7. LaFontaine was
7:00 AM ET Nothing is wrong with Cale Douglas Makar. He’s still the same player. It’s just that he has to be a different version of the one who won the Conn Smythe, Norris Trophy and Stanley Cup all within a matter of weeks last season. These days, the Colorado Avalanche are more of an
Washington Capitals (23-14-6, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (16-18-7, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals will try to keep a seven-game road win streak alive when they take on the Philadelphia Flyers. Philadelphia has a 4-7-4 record in Metropolitan Division play and a
They needed to bead 30 medallions in 30 days for every player of the Toronto Maple Leafs — but each medallion takes between 10 to 15 hours to complete. In a quasi-assembly line fashion, Crystal Kimewon beaded 20 of them herself along with a team of six other women all from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory, Ont. Toronto Maple
The St. Louis Blues drafted forward Jimmy Snuggerud from the University of Minnesota with the 23rd-overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. The 18-year-old winger has done nothing but succeed with every chance he has gotten since then. The signs of what Snuggerud can become have been on display all season at Minnesota. He also