Maple Leafs forwards Auston Matthews and Calle Järnkrok remain absent from practice Wednesday after they were given injury designations by the club yesterday, per Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star. Matthews’ ailment appears to be the most minor of minor injuries. He’s not listed as day-to-day by the club, which instead said he’s out for maintenance today. Head coach Craig … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Matthews, Järnkrok, Dahlin, Ullmark, Eliasson
Poll: Who Will Win The Atlantic Division In 2024-25?
The NHL’s Atlantic Division had been a clear-cut case of the have-and-have-nots for the past few seasons. That’s begun to change, though, with the Sabres finishing one point out of a playoff spot in 2022-23 and the Red Wings losing out on a playoff spot thanks to a tiebreaker in 2023-24. The basement is rising, and the ceiling is falling. The Panthers, Maple Leafs, Bruins and … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win The Atlantic Division In 2024-25?
Evening Notes: Dahlin, Kings, Expansion
Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff is hoping that defenseman Rasmus Dahlin will be able to join the team at practice tomorrow in a non-contact capacity (as per Bill Hoppe of the Times Herald). The former first-overall pick left just a few minutes into the Sabres first practice last week and has not skated with the team since. Dahlin skated this morning before the team did and … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Dahlin, Kings, Expansion
Krebs Pushed Agent To Get Deal Done Before Camp
Sabres center Peyton Krebs was one of several players earlier this week who signed contracts before training camp got underway. The 23-year-old told reporters including Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald that he had been following his agent’s advice throughout the process but eventually relented, telling his agent to get a deal done while prioritizing getting a two-year … [Read more...] about Krebs Pushed Agent To Get Deal Done Before Camp
Evening Notes: Marchessault, Lambert, Peterka, Puljujarvi
Predators winger Jonathan Marchessault had his number retired by the QMJHL’s Québec Remparts today, becoming the ninth player in franchise history to receive the honor. Marchessault, now 33, appeared in 254 games for the Remparts in parts of four seasons from 2007 to 2011. He’s top 10 in franchise history in games played, goals (98, t-ninth), assists (141, sixth), and points … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Marchessault, Lambert, Peterka, Puljujarvi