Day: August 18, 2023

ECHL: Gritty Penalty Killer Jake Wahlin Returns to Wichita

The Wichita Thunder announced the re-signing of forward Jake Wahlin as the team gears up for the upcoming 2023-24 season on Aug. 18. Wahlin emerged as a key penalty killer for the Thunder last season. The Minnesota native racked up 13 goals and 15 assists in 69 games last year. The 26-year-old forward was acquired […]

ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones Re-Signs Matt Cairns

“Guys can overlook how important it is to be able to play for the same team multiple years in a row at this level,” said Cairns. “That isn’t lost on me. I’m very thankful for Coach (Jason) Payne wanting to sign me again. I think the game I play has fit well into his system […]

Victor Söderström Is Entering a Make-Or-Break Season

In the 2019 NHL draft, John Chayka and the Coyotes made the surprising move to trade up to the 11th overall pick and draft the Swedish-born defenseman giving up the 14th and 45th picks in the same draft. Pre-draft scouting reports had Söderström as a good two-way defenseman with excellent skating and the potential to […]

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ECHL: Keep ‘Em Coming, Norfolk Admirals Continue to Add to Their 2023-24 Roster

The Norfolk Admirals announced today that they have signed defenseman Andrew McLean and forward Justin Young for the 2023-24 season. McLean, 28, split last season between the Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) and Glasgow Clan (EIHL), amassing 19 points in 38 games with Glasgow. McLean’s diverse experience was praised by Admirals GM and Coach Jeff Carr, […]

If the Pens Want Tatar, Say Goodbye to Carter or O’Connor

The Penguins improved their bottom six this off-season with the free-agent signings they made and should have no problem with the defensive side of things. As for the offensive side? There’s still a problem there. They have no proven goal scorer in the bottom six. However, the rumors lately of the Pens going after Tomas […]

Hughes Brothers Reunion in New Jersey?

Vancouver is in a situation where their long-term salary cap picture needs to be restructured. It certainly has to be a point of discussion with upper management on potentially restructuring their future over a retool. Now, most Canucks fans might argue that the salary cap is due to go up, and they can be competitive […]

It’s Time for Jake Neighbours to Make an Impact for the St. Louis Blues

In 2020, the St. Louis Blues drafted left wing Jake Neighbours in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft, 26th overall. Since then, Neighbours has played in the WHL, AHL, and NHL as he has continued to develop. He played a career-high 43 NHL games last season and has shown flashes of his potential […]

ECHL: Interview With Adirondack Thunder Defenceman Ryan Wheeler

The Adirondack Thunder are adding a few new faces to their blueline ahead of the 2023-24 season, and one of the names they are bringing in is Ryan Wheeler, who signed with the team on August 10th after spending last season with the Iowa Heartlanders and Cincinnati Cyclones. Wheeler got into the game of hockey […]

Legendary Buffalo Sabres Broadcaster Rick Jeanneret Passes Away at 81

Rick Jeanneret, the legendary play-by-play broadcaster of the Buffalo Sabres for over 50 years, died Thursday night, as announced by the Sabres. He was 81. Jeanneret, known for his enthusiastic and powerful goal calls, was a fixture in Buffalo Sabres highlights for over five decades. Jeanneret started with the Sabres in their second season in […]