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ECHL: On the Bench with Florida Everblades Todd Skirving

The Florida Everblades entered Wednesday needing to win two of their last three games to lock up a playoff spot, but they will face stiff competition from their opponents as they battle for positioning. The Everblades play the Jacksonville Icemen for one game on Wednesday night at Hertz Arena. The Icemen have locked up a […]

Matt Duchene Named Dallas Stars Bill Masterton Trophy Nominee

Dallas Stars veteran forward Matt Duchene was named the Bill Masterson trophy nominee on Friday. Duchene, 33, is a left-handed center and right wing from Haliburton, Ontario, Canada. Duchene’s nomination came at a rather unexpected time as some, if not most, of the hockey world, were uncertain if the 33-year-old would improve the Stars’ scoring […]

Canes Clinch Sixth Consecutive Playoff Spot: Weekly Carolina Hurricanes Recap

On Thursday, March 28, 2024, the Carolina Hurricanes clinched their sixth consecutive spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings. Before 2018 – the start of leadership of Canes head coach Rod Brind’amour, GM Don Waddell, and majority owner Tom Dundon, the Canes hadn’t made playoff contention since 2009. Now, the Canes keep their Stanley Cup hopes alive once again.

Simon Benoit with the Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs Ink Simon Benoit to Three-Year Contract Extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced in the morning of Friday, March 29, that they’ve signed defenseman Simon Benoit to a three-year contract extension. The extension is worth $1.35 million annually with no signing bonuses or front/back-loaded contract structure. That means Benoit will make $1.35 million in salary per year. Benoit joined the Maple Leafs as […]

The Canes “Survive and Advance”: Weekly Carolina Hurricanes Recap 03/10-16/2024

RALEIGH, North Carolina: After last Saturday’s exciting win at New Jersey’s Prudential Center, the Carolina Hurricanes advanced onto a homestand at PNC Arena from March 10 to March 14, 2024. To start the week’s games, the Canes hosted the Calgary Flames for a Sunday matinee. The Canes took the win with a final score of […]

Auston Matthews Scores 55th Goal in 6-2 Victory vs. Philadelphia Flyers | 3/14/2024

Auston Matthews scored his 55th goal of the season and recorded an assist in the Maple Leafs’ 6-2 win against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, March 14th. Matthews’ goal made him the first Toronto player to score at least 55 goals multiple times in his NHL career… He scored 60 […]

Complete NHL Waiver Wire 03/07/2024

The Thursday rundown of the NHL Waiver Wire has been released, and there’s a lot of activity, especially with the trade deadline approaching in less than 24 hours. Thursday, March 7th saw eight players placed on waivers, including three from the Carolina Hurricanes. Calgary Flames Place Jordan Oesterle on Waivers The Calgary Flames placed Jordan […]

Bruins Defeat Maple Leafs 4-1, Jeremy Swayman Makes 32 Saves | 3/4/2024

After a tough 5-1 loss on March 2nd against the New York Islanders, the Bruins end the Maple Leafs‘ two-game win streak at the Scotiabank Arena on Monday, March 4th. John Tavares scored the only goal for Toronto and Jeremy Swayman made 32 saves for Boston in their 4-1 victory. Bruins lineup against the Maple […]

Maple Leafs Defeat New York Rangers 4-3 in Shootout | 3/2/2024

The Maple Leafs hosted the New York Rangers on Saturday, March 2 at the Scotiabank Arena. The game ended in a shootout, both Max Domi and Mitch Marner scored, and Mika Zibanejad scored the lone goal in the shootout for New York. This was Toronto’s second straight win after their seven-game win streak was put […]

Scratchin’ and Crawlin’ To Stop the Skid: Arizona Coyotes Looking to Avoid 13th Straight Loss

After the Arizona Coyotes lost to the Montréal Canadiens on Tuesday night, in an even affair until the final minutes, the Coyotes roll into Toronto, where they have not left without at least a point in 20 years, to face the Maple Leafs on Thursday. After allowing hometowner Auston Matthews to eclipse the 50 goal […]