Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Michael Mersch went home this summer to suburban Chicago with some hard thinking ahead of him. He had wrapped up another pro season. Certainly he could still play. Nobody doubted that, not after he supplied 38 points (15 goals, 23 assists) in 66 games for the Rochester Americans. A classic
As the Toronto Maple Leafs approach the conclusion of their preseason, roster decisions loom large. Several players have made headlines, either fighting for their spots on the team or stepping into the spotlight with impressive performances. Here’s a breakdown of the latest developments, including key players to watch as the Maple Leafs finalize their 2024-25
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 4, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The 2023-24 NHL season had goal-scoring fireworks, thrilling playoff races and a championship final in which the best player in the world led his team back from a 3-0 deficit only to fall short of the
Connor McDavid stands in the middle of the locker room. The Edmonton Oilers captain’s voice rises as he emphatically calls on teammates to give more. His passionate, expletive-laden message — a side rarely, if ever, seen publicly from the superstar centre — reflects the level of urgency in his team’s Stanley Cup quest. Edmonton has
The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have signed forward Mason Primeau to a one-year American Hockey League contract. Primeau skated in 44 games with the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights last season, recording two goals and four assists. A fifth-round choice by Vegas in the 2019 NHL Draft, Primeau has skated in 133 games in the AHL, all
The NHL’s regular season in North America kicks off on Tuesday Oct 8. ESPN will carry three games that day starting at 4:30 P.M. eastern time culminating with the first-ever home opener for the Utah Hockey Club. In Game 1, the Seattle Kraken will host the St. Louis Blues. Game 2 will feature the defending
Emily Kaplan, ESPNOct 3, 2024, 10:03 AM ET Close Emily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. Open Extended Reactions Ten years ago, a photo from a Florida Panthers game went viral — and still lives in infamy. It was Florida’s third game of the 2013-14 season, against the Ottawa Senators, and it wouldn’t be an
The Minnesota Wild will have some money to spend next offseason, and an extension for Kiril Kaprizov will be a priority Michael Russo of The Athletic: The giant chunk of dead cap space will be greatly reduced for the Minnesota Wild next offseason. The Zach Parise, Ryan Suter cap hit goes from $14.7 million to
Hockey Canada will hold a Beyond The Boards summit in Ottawa in November to analyze gender-based violence, homophobia, sexism and transphobia in the game. It’s Hockey Canada’s second summit after last year’s in Calgary, where toxic masculinity in elite men’s hockey was under the microscope. Calls for culture change in hockey arose after allegations of
In honour of Glenn Hall’s incredible accomplishments, we have pulled this beauty from the THW Archives, written by former THW contributor Mike Moore and originally published Oct. 23, 2010. It seems like every season, a new hockey trivia book hits the shelves. Hockey fans love hockey trivia. “Puck-Saving Trivia”, “Super, Unbelievable, Twine-Bulging Trivia” – we
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Derek Laxdal fell just short of championships as head coach of the Texas Stars in 2018 and as an assistant with the Dallas Stars in 2020. The Coachella Valley Firebirds have come up empty in back-to-back Finals. Maybe this a combination that can put a Calder Cup championship banner in
The Tampa Bay Lightning called up forward prospect Dylan Duke from the American Hockey League (AHL) Syracuse Crunch on Wednesday. He was added to the lineup for the preseason game against the Florida Panthers the same day. This move comes just three days after he was assigned to the AHL club. He was one of
Associated Press Oct 2, 2024, 06:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — The Blackhawks assigned forward Frank Nazar and defenseman Kevin Korchinski to their top minor league affiliate Wednesday. Defenseman Louis Crevier also was assigned to Rockford of the American Hockey League. Forward AJ Spellacy, 18, who had an impressive training camp after he
The Buffalo Sabres took steps to improve their roster this offseason, but it’s clear management thinks most of their talent is strong enough to get them to where they want to be. There are several factors that the Sabres need to consider if they want to make the playoffs, and the effectiveness of defenseman Henri
The Bridgeport Islanders have signed forward Chris Terry to an American Hockey League contract for the 2024-25 season. Terry returns for his 16th pro season and his second stint with the organization after leading Bridgeport in scoring in both 2021-22 and 2022-23. He is the franchise’s record-holder for points (78) and assists (51) in a
Throughout the 2024-25 NHL preseason, there has been an abnormal number of injuries to proven NHL stars. There have been so many conversations about whether or not veteran NHLers should be playing in these meaningless games, risking the success of their club for the regular season. Related: LA Kings News & Rumors: Kaliyev, 1-3-1 &
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 2, 2024, 01:54 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions A night out at a hockey game conjures images of hot dogs, popcorn and beer. But the New Jersey Devils have put something else on the menu this season: breakfast. The Devils announced this week that
From possessing a dominant forward unit to a shutdown defense, every team aspires to have a great position group if not multiple great ones. They can lead a team to the playoffs and possibly the Stanley Cup but few units in the league are good enough to do that. Related: Ranking NHL Teams By Forwards