A healthy scratch again, Jeff Skinner ‘s signing with the Edmonton Oilers is starting to be questioned as one of the worst of the season. The veteran forward, brought in this offseason on a “can’t miss” contract, is sitting for the second time this season, prompting questions about how wise it was for the Oilers…
Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard significantly struggled in tonight’s game over the Chicago Blackhawks, raising the debate of whether the Oilers need to add another goalie for the playoffs. Earlier this season, reports surfaced that Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson would waive his no-move clause for the Oilers, giving Edmonton one solid option if they choose….
The Vancouver Canucks have been the center of the hockey world in recent weeks thanks to the ongoing feud between teammates J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson. Not only are both players struggling to reach their full potentials this season, but the Canucks are also trying to put an end to the rift by opening trade…
It was an ugly night in Toronto, as the Leafs got blanked 3-0 by the Canucks. Fans were unhappy and definitely took a stand while the Canucks made history. The energy in Scotiabank Arena began to sour long before the final horn. As the seconds ticked down in a lifeless third period, the rising chant…
The Vancouver Canucks have become a hot topic in trade rumors, with forwards Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller at the center of the speculation. Numerous teams have reportedly reached out to Vancouver regarding these star players, but one franchise stands out as a serious suitor: the New York Islanders. According to Stefen Rosner of The…
The trade deadline is less than two months away and the 4 Nations Face-Off is even closer. This means teams will soon be ready to make deals. Therefore, the Toronto Maple Leafs should consider what assets they have in their lineup and who could be on their way out. Here are three players that general…
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews feels that his team is overcomplicating things on the power play and they need to get back to basics. In Saturday’s shutout loss to the Vancouver Canucks, the Leafs got three power-play chances on the night and combined to record two shots (both of which were on the first…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a chance to add a local hometown defenseman already with a history playing for the team, and do it on the cheap as well. With Brad Treliving going to make a deal or two before the March 7 deadline, he needs to delicately balance his lineup with the faces that…
The hype surrounding Toronto’s revamped game plan has hit a big snag, and if they don’t turn it around soon it could lead to them moving on from a key staff member. When Craig Berube was hired this summer to replace Sheldon Keefe, he brought a brand new vision to a team desperate for an…
The Maple Leafs had previously expressed a reported interest in bringing Ryan O’Reilly back to Toronto, but Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman has some bad news for Leafs fans who were hoping to see O’Reilly reunited with Craig Berube. It’s no secret that Ryan O’Reilly and Craig Berube have chemistry as a player and coach, having won…
Fans and media are shocked by the reaction of Mitch Marner to the play of the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. the Vancouver Canucks. After a 3-0 loss, Marner responded to questions about the team’s effort level and said, “I liked it. I thought we played well, I really did. The last couple of games, we’ve…
Much to the delight of the fan base, the Blue Jays finally made a significant move on Friday when they signed Jeff Hoffman to a three-year pact worth $33 million. The right-hander began his professional career with the Blue Jays when they drafted him 9th overall in the 2014 draft, but before he made his MLB debut,…