Demko Hurt, Flames Players Staying, Ruff Back,
Plus, news out of Boston, Toronto, and Edmonton
Welcome to the THW News and Rumors rundown.
Thatcher Demko is out for the Vancouver Canucks, Nylander might be back in, Lindy Ruff is the new coach in Buffalo, and there’s news on the Oilers, Flyers, Bruins and more.
Let’s get onto the latest news and rumors.
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Flyers, Canucks, Maple Leafs, Sabres
April 23, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, one media member has called out Evander Kane of the Edmonton Oilers for bringing needless drama to the team. In Toronto, there is drama too as people want to know why William Nylander is practicing and goofing around but not able to play. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers are also in the news as a former Flyer has retired and a new Flyer has been signed to an extension. Finally, the Buffalo Sabres have rehired Lindy Ruff to be their head coach.
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Flames, Maple Leafs, Flyers
April 22, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs are waiting to make a game-time decision on William Nylander’s status versus the Boston Bruins in Game 2. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers are in the news as Evander Kane revealed he has a sports hernia injury and the team called up a goaltender as an emergency backup. The Philadelphia Flyers might be moving on from a few key players, and are the Calgary Flames looking at a possible on-ice reunion next season?
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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flames, Utah Hockey Team Nickname
April 21, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe called out Max Domi after Game 1 versus the Bruins. How long will Domi’s leash be? Have MacKenzie Weegar and Nazem Kadri both committed to the Flames, regardless of their plans? What will the new nickname for the Utah hockey team be?
Bruins News & Rumors: Montgomery, Peeke, Lohrei & More
April 23, 2024 by Scott Roche
Two games into the first-round Eastern Conference playoff series between the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs, it’s even at 1-1 as the series shifts to Canada for Games 3 and 4. After winning the first game on April 20, 5-1, the Bruins dropped Game 2 on April 22, 3-2, with Toronto star Auston Matthews scoring the game-winning goal in the third period. Now the Black and Gold are tasked with going to Toronto and attempting to do what their rivals did, get a win on the road.
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Domi, Samsonov, Matthews & Nylander
April 23, 2024 by The Old Prof
If you are a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, your confidence has to feel a boost after Monday night’s exhilarating Game 2. Suddenly, the sense of “same-old, same-old” has been lifted. The Maple Leafs split the first two games on the road by taking home a key 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins. Even better, Auston Matthews proved how amazing a player he was by dominating the game in almost every way possible.
Oilers News & Rumors: Kane, Kostin, McDavid, Henrique
April 24, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the team took a 1-0 series lead over the Los Angeles Kings with the big guns showing up in a major way. Can they win another in Game 2? Meanwhile, former Oilers Klim Kostin is back in Edmonton cheering on his former team. The drama surrounding Evander Kane continues, and Adam Henrique set an interesting record in Game 1.