[ad_1] In most sports, superstar players are extremely well-known personalities. That isn’t exactly the case in the NHL. I wrote a post on 7 cool things about Sidney Crosby. Despite him being the best player in the world for a lengthy period of time, many aren’t aware of him due to his quiet persona.Related: THW’s Cool Things CollectionAnother player who is quite similar in this regard is Connor McDavid. Viewed
[ad_1] Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Here is a look at some of the familiar names around the AHL who may be available as free agency begins in the National Hockey League and American Hockey League today: GOALTENDERSCoachella Valley’s Chris Driedger had a strong bounce-back performance in 2023-24 following knee surgery that sidelined him for much of the previous season. He played 39 regular-season games for the Firebirds, finishing 24-7-7
[ad_1] After breaking open the bank for Jake DeBrusk on a long-term contract, the Vancouver Canucks added a depth piece in free agency by signing former Nashville Predators forward Kiefer Sherwood to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $1.5 million. Sherwood is a 29-year-old forward who was originally an undrafted free agent signed out of college by the Anaheim Ducks.Related: Meet the New Canucks: Jake DeBruskSherwood then
[ad_1] Photo: William P. Madely The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Alex Barré-Boulet to a one-year, one-way contract. Barré-Boulet tallied four goals and 15 assists in 23 regular-season games with the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch in 2023-24, adding four goals and three assists in eight Calder Cup Playoff matches. He also set NHL career highs in goals (6), assists (3), points (9) and games (36) with Tampa Bay. Barré-Boulet leaves the
[ad_1] After being bought out by the Buffalo Sabres, Jeff Skinner is signing with the Edmonton Oilers. Skinner will be locked in for one year and $3 million. Despite the Sabres choosing to move in a different direction, Skinner still has good hockey left in the tank. Skinner Signs With the OilersEven though there were three years left on his contract, the Sabres chose to buy out those remaining years. Despite
[ad_1] The Laval Rocket have agreed to terms on one-year American Hockey League contracts with forwards Vincent Arseneau and Laurent Dauphin; defensemen Josh Jacobs, Vincent Sévigny and Tyler Wotherspoon; and goaltender Hunter Jones. Arseneau appeared in 44 games for the Providence Bruins in 2023-24, collecting six goals and three assists. The Quebec native has skated in 256 AHL games over his 11 pro seasons with Providence, Abbotsford, Utica, San Jose,
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed 34-year-old center Adam Henrique to a two-year contract worth $3 million per season. A veteran in the NHL of 14 seasons across three different teams including the Oilers in 2023-24, the aging forward is a great model for consistency.Adam Henrique 2 x $3M Edmonton— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 2, 2024While Henrique is a bit older, he is still playing like he is in his
[ad_1] Photo: Lucas Armstrong The Calgary Flames have signed forward Martin Frk to a one-year, two-way contract. Frk returns to North America after playing in Switzerland in 2023-24, combining for seven goals and nine assists in 33 games with Bern SC and SC Rapperswil-Jona. Frk is a five-time 20-goal scorer in the AHL, including a 40-goal effort with Ontario in 2021-22 that earned him Second Team AHL All-Star honors. He
[ad_1] Brian MacLellan is rarely cagey about the moves he plans to make. Most general managers try to keep their cards close to the vest, but the Washington Capitals’ is often the exception to the rule.This past Wednesday, two days before the NHL draft and five days before free agency began, MacLellan said the Capitals wanted to add another forward and change their mix on defense. Hours later, MacLellan traded
[ad_1] The Montreal Canadiens have had general manager (GM) Kent Hughes at the helm of this rebuilding plan for just over two years. In that time he has worked at accumulating draft picks and other assets that would help towards adding the youth a rebuild relies upon. Related: Laval Rocket’s Choice of Head Coach Essential to Canadiens’ Plans But the question as the team enters the offseason in preparation for the 2024-25
