AHL Eastern Conference

In Memory of Matthew Gaudreau

There are some things in this life that are bigger than hockey. Today, the hockey world was rocked by the announcement of the passing of Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau. Born on December 5th, 1994, in Carneys Point Township, New Jersey, he was the younger brother of Johnny Gaudreau and had an extremely close relationship with […]

AHL: Alex Whelan Retires

There comes the time when a player has to make the decision to keep going, or to hang up the skates and move on from the game. This week, former AHL Right Winger Alex Whelan, announced his retirement from the game. Whelan, is 27 years old, and hails from Ramsey, NJ. He is 6’0 and […]

Jimmy Huntington in play against Toronto Marlies

Mac Hollowell and Jimmy Huntington Make Up 2024-25 Penguins Group Six UFAs

As we claw our way to September, players are slowly making their way back onto the ice, and the hockey season is set to kick back up. However, even with the 2024-25 season yet to start, I would like to take a look at an interesting storyline to watch for this season. On July 1, […]

Florida Panthers Roster Preview: Goalies

A strong goalie tandem is necessary for a deep playoff run and a good regular season. Last year, the Panthers had just that in Sergei Bobrovsky and Anthony Stolarz. While Bobrovsky took the majority of the starts, Stolarz was extremely solid as the backup and played well whenever he was called in. The departure of […]

Beckett Hendrickson, University of Minnesota

Bruins Benders Podcast Top 30 Prospects 11-15

As the 2024-25 season approaches, the Boston Bruins have created competition for a few roster spots. Second-line right-wing and fourth-line forwards are needed, and several players will compete to crack the lineup on opening night. Training camp will also showcase several prospects in the Bruins’ system as the organization looks to replenish a recently depleted […]

Report: Rangers Goalie Coach Guru Benoit Allaire Scaling Back Duties as Jeff Malcolm Takes Over

The time had to come eventually. As NHL.com Dan Rosen reported, New York Rangers goalie coach Benoit Allaire is stepping back from his assistant coaching position as the team’s goalie coach. Jeff Malcolm, who has had the position with the AHL Hartford Wolfpack, will now take over for Allaire with the Rangers. Brendan Burke, son […]

AHL: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins: Former Olympian Named Assistant GM

On Monday, August 19th, 2024, it was announced that Amanda Kessel would be named Assistant GM to Jason Spezza regarding operations in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and for the Wheeling Nailers. Kessel spent the 2023-2024 season as the Special Assistant to the GM in Pittsburgh. Hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, Kessel has a hockey background that is quite decorated. […]

Player Profile: Nikita Kucherov

Nikita Kucherov (AKA Kuch) was born on June 17, 1993, in Maykop, Russia. The 5-foot-11 and 183 pound right winger has had a Hall of Fame career thus far, but is not close to being done or showing signs of slowing down. He has spent his entire NHL career with the Tampa Bay Lightning, being […]

Prospect Profile: Ryan Bischel

Ryan Bischel was born on July 5, 1999, in Medina, Minnesota. The goaltender played high school hockey at Benilde-St. Margaret’s School from 2013-16. Bischel played 48 total games and finished with a 2.09 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage in his third season. Bischel joined the Fargo Force of the United States Hockey League […]

ECHL: Reading Royals: Former Adirondack Goaltender Signs With The Royals

On August 16th, 2024, the Reading Royals announced they have signed former Adirondack Thunder Goaltender Vinnie Purpura. On July 31st, 2024, it was announced that the Royals acquired Purpura’s rights from Adirondack, along with Right Winger Travis Broughman for Tag Bertuzzi. The Lemont, IL native is 25 years old and entering his second professional season. […]