Day: January 2, 2024

Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Montreal Canadiens | 01/02/2024

The Dallas Stars looked to win three games in a row with a win over the Montreal Canadiens — who tried to snap a three-game losing skid — to ring in the New Year on a positive note. Unfortunately, the Stars failed to stay hot and lost to the Canadiens 4-3 at the American Airlines […]

Game Preview: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Los Angeles Kings | 01/02/2024

The Leafs didn’t end off 2023 on a high note and will look to change things as they face off against a good Kings team in their first game of 2024. The Leafs will be in their Next Gen jerseys, which they seemingly haven’t had too much luck in. With Samsonov passing through waivers, Martin […]

ECHL: Keltie Jeri-Leon Traded to Savannah

In an announcement made on Tuesday, the Rapid City Rush, an affiliate of the NHL’s Calgary Flames, revealed a roster adjustment involving forward Keltie Jeri-Leon. He has been traded to the Savannah Ghost Pirates as a part of completing an earlier futures trade. During the off-season, the Rush acquired the playing rights to defenseman Will […]

Rangers’ Shesterkin Has Found His Game

Not too long ago, New York Rangers fans were worried about the play of their franchise goaltender Igor Shesterkin. His statistics did not look good, his play between the pipes looked off, and he did not look very comfortable when given a start in the goal. Shesterkin, 28, looked like the goaltender who struggled for […]

ECHL: Kansas City Mavericks Forward Jacob Hayhurst Awarded League’s Player of the Week

After a three-game series sweep against the Wichita Thunder, Jacob Hayhurst of the Kansas City Mavericks has been named the ECHL Player of the Week. In those three games, he netted six goals and earned two assists for a total of eight points in a 72-hour span. Hayhurst is the first Maverick to earn the […]

Player Profile: Mavrik Bourque

Who is Mavrik Bourque? Here is a player profile with the lowdown on Bourque. Bourque was drafted 30th overall in the first round by the Dallas Stars in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old center was born on January 8, 2002, in Plessisville, Quebec, Canada, and is a Dallas Stars prospect forward after signing […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators’ Roster Changes | 01/01/2024

The Atlanta Gladiators have recently traded defenseman Blake Evennou to the Reading Royals in exchange for forward Brendan Hoffmann. Evennou, who was signed to an SPC by the Gladiators during the off-season, has posted nine points (1G, 8A) in 23 games during his time with the team. The Gladiators have traded Blake Evennou for 22-year-old […]

More Injuries for Banged-Up Minnesota Wild

This afternoon, the Minnesota Wild announced that they have put forward Vinni Lettieri on injured reserve and are calling up forward Sammy Walker from their AHL team, the Iowa Wild. Lettieri has a lower-body injury. Walker, a Minnesota native, has appeared in two games with the Minnesota Wild this season. He’s played 28 games with […]

Game Preview: Boston Bruins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets | 1.2.24

Bruins Benders Podcast Bruins Game Day Preview Game 36: Boston Bruins (22-7-6) at Columbus Blue Jackets (12-18-8)Date: Tuesday, January 2Time: 7:00 pm EST TV: NESNRadio: 98.5 The Sports Hub DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Boston -1.5Columbus +1.5O/U 6.5 Boston Bruins Notes:The Bruins are 5-2-3 in their last 10 games and beat New Jersey and Detroit over the […]

Game Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs.Philadelphia Flyers|1/2/24

A 7-2 win was a nice way to end 2023. The second line continues to light it up, as Warren Foegele had the first five-point game of his career, and Ryan McLeod now has five goals in his last five games. I’ve always liked the idea of having McLeod in the top six long-term due […]