In a heartfelt announcement, NHL veteran Brandon Sutter has bid farewell to professional hockey after his release from the Edmonton Oilers’ Professional Tryout (PTO). Sutter, known for his dedication and skill, expressed gratitude for the opportunity provided by the Oilers’ organization. In his statement, he emphasized the crucial role health plays in competing at the…
In a strategic move that will be viewed as poor asset management by some Sens fans, the Anaheim Ducks have claimed defenseman Lassi Thomson off waivers from the Ottawa Senators, as reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The Ducks are taking a calculated gamble on Thomson, the 19th overall pick from the 2019 NHL draft, hoping…
Photo: Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography The Anaheim Ducks have claimed defenseman Lassi Thomson off waivers from the Ottawa Senators. Thomson, 23, has spent the last three seasons with the AHL’s Belleville Senators, totaling 18 goals and 54 assists for 72 points. He posted a career-best 33 points in 56 contests in 2022-23. A first-round selection (19th…
This past September 23rd, the Edmonton Oilers held their annual Fan Day Locker Room Sale, which is always a great time to pick up game-worn gear, signed collectibles, or other items at a reduced (still not cheap) rate. It’s a great way for fans to get excited about the season to come and often remember…
When speaking in public for the first time since leaving the Colorado Avalanche in the middle of the first round of the playoffs last spring, Valeri Nichushkin declined to provide specifics. Nichushkin, one of the Avs’ better players during their Stanley Cup run the previous season, was mentioned in a Seattle police report when the…
With only a couple of pre-season games remaining, the Montreal Canadiens got to work on Saturday, trimming to roster and making a number of strategic cuts as they gear up for the 2023-24 NHL season. Refining their training camp roster, the demotions came in two waves, the first on Saturday afternoon and the second after…
The San Jose Sharks have claimed defenseman Ty Emberson off waivers from the New York Rangers. Emberson, 23, played 69 games with the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack last season, recording seven goals, 20 assists and a plus-17 rating. He added two goals and three assists in nine outings during the Calder Cup Playoffs. As a…
Chris Snow, the assistant general manager of the NHL’s Calgary Flames, passed away on Saturday in Calgary, Alberta. After receiving a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or A.L.S., in 2019, Snow rose to prominence as a champion for those who had the debilitating condition. He was 42. His wife, Kelsie Snow, made the announcement of…
This morning, the Edmonton Oilers made significant roster announcements, releasing six players from their training camp lineup. Among them, forwards Drake Caggiula and Greg McKegg have been placed on waivers, intending to assign them to the Bakersfield Condors. Additionally, Olivier Rodrigue, Carter Savoie, and Noel Hoefenmayer have been loaned to Bakersfield, marking the team’s strategic…
In the wake of the devastating news about their starting goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy being sidelined for eight to 10 weeks due to back surgery, the Tampa Bay Lightning are urgently exploring goaltending solutions. Coincidentally, the Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves with an available netminder in Martin Jones, who might be the answer to Tampa’s goaltending…
