The Hockey Writers Daily - Blackhawks Linked to Oilers' D-Man, Danielson's Fit in Red Wings Lineup & Rangers' First 3 Preseason Games

Also, the Senators cut 20 players from training camp roster with spots up for grabs & more

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Sep 29, 2024

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Blackhawks Linked to Oilers in Big D-Man Trade by ESPN Scribe

The Edmonton Oilers’ need for a reliable top-four right-shot defenseman is obvious. Edmonton is betting on one of Ty Emberson, Troy Stecher, or Josh Brown to play top-four minutes and it’s a serious gamble. Uncertainty or early struggles could lead them to consider a high-profile but risky move: acquiring Seth Jones from the Chicago Blackhawks. At least, that was an idea first floated by ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski as a bold prediction for the 2024-25 NHL season.

How Nate Danielson Would Fit in the Red Wings’ Lineup

It was during last year’s training camp and preseason that Nate Danielson truly put his name on the map. As the Detroit Red Wings’ top pick in the 2023 draft, it was expected that he would stand out, even if it was just among his age group. However, he exceeded expectations by looking like he belonged in the NHL lineup. Although he was one of the final cuts before the start of the season, he preceded to have an impressive season in the Western Hockey League.

4 Takeaways From Rangers’ First 3 Preseason Games

Senators Cut 20 Players From Camp, Spots Still Up For Grabs

The Ottawa Senators announced they have cut 20 players from their training camp/preseason roster. With multiple roster spots still up for grabs, the picture of players who have a shot at the NHL roster is becoming clearer.

Canadiens and Leafs’ Pacioretty Have Long Since Moved on From One Another

It wasn’t the first time ex-Montreal Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty played the Habs. However, this time, in their third preseason game this 2024 training camp, felt different. It could be that it was because it was against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Canadiens’ longtime rivals… or it could simply be that it was preseason game that meant close to nothing.

Maple Leafs’ Structure Translating Well From Practise Preseason Games

The Toronto Maple Leafs are now three games into their preseason and you can already notice a change in their play with new head coach Craig Berube behind the bench. The Maple Leafs made it a focus to try and be more aggressive offensively last season, especially from the backend and it ultimately didn’t quite work out.

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Maple Leafs Depth on Defense Highlighted by Rielly’s Leadership & Liljegren’s Growth

The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ 2-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night was a showcase for the forwards and a testament to the strength and depth of the team’s defensive unit. Veterans like Morgan Rielly and Oliver Ekman-Larsson took charge, while Timothy Liljegren’s growth was on full display with a critical play late in the game.

Oilers Forward James Hamblin is Darkhorse to Crack Edmonton’s Roster

Then there’s the darkhorse who can actually make a pretty compelling case: 25-year-old left winger James Hamblin. Hamblin has been part of the Oilers organization since 2020, and re-signed with the team to a two-year, two-way contract on July 1, the first day of free-agency.

Anaheim Ducks’ Goaltending Outlook Following John Gibson Injury

The 2024-25 regular season hasn’t started, yet the Anaheim Ducks are already succumbing to the injury bug. Goaltender John Gibson underwent emergency appendectomy surgery on Oct. 25. Derek Lee of The Hockey News reported Gibson’s absence from practice on Thursday after an awkward save and leaving Wednesday’s practice early.

Buffalo Sabres’ 5 Worst Seasons in Franchise History

The Buffalo Sabres have been a nonentity for the better part of the last 15 years, there’s no two ways about it. Because of that, it’s easy to forget that their history prior to that is actually very strong for the most part. Despite not having a Stanley Cup championship to their name yet, the Sabres have had plenty of success in their history and have been competitive more often than not (the last 13 seasons notwithstanding).