THW Daily - Oilers Take 3-2 Series Lead Over Stars & Wrapping Up Inaugural PWHL Season
Also, a look at potential surges in the 2024 NHL Draft rankings & more
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2024 NHL Draft: Which Playoff Surges Will Lead to a Jump in Rankings?
May 31, 2024 by Dayton Reimer
With just two games left in the Memorial Cup tournament, every major junior league has finished its postseason and crowned its new champions. As for the prospects up for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, that means that there isn’t any time left to impact their rankings.
Oilers Outclass Stars in Game 5 to Take 3-2 Series Lead
May 31, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
Following a thrilling 5-2 victory in Game 4, the Edmonton Oilers took their second straight contest of the Western Conference Final with a 3-1 win over the Dallas Stars. Leading the series 3-2, they are a single win away from clinching their first Stanley Cup Final since 2006.
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Pastrnak’s Comments Fuel Buzz About Draisaitl to Bruins
May 31, 2024 by Jim Parsons
During a recent interview on the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast, Boston Bruins star David Pastrnak openly expressed his desire for Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl to join the Bruins. The conversation, while light-hearted, highlighted Pastrnak’s enthusiasm for playing alongside Draisaitl, a player he clearly admires. The conversation started when the host asked Pastrnak how the recruiting in Boston was going and when a few names were tossed out, the winger was quick to respond with, “I would love Draisaitl!”
Should the Avalanche Re-Sign Sean Walker?
May 31, 2024 by Stefano Rubino
After the Colorado Avalanche acquired Sean Walker at the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, he started strong, taking eight shots on goal in just his second game with the team and scoring two goals a few nights later. However, his performance seemed to decline over time.
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Montreal Canadiens: Canadiens and the Kotkaniemi Conundrum by Trege Wilson
Seattle Kraken: Seattle Kraken Options with 2025 Free Agents by Edgar Chaput
New York Islanders: Islanders Could Give Themselves Even More Options at Draft After Savvy Trade by Anthony Russo
Ottawa Senators: Senators Have Chance to Overhaul AHL Roster by Jacob Billington
St. Louis Blues: How Should the Blues Approach This Summer? by Ethan Carter
NHL News & Rumours: 3 Early Trade Rumors Gaining the Most Attention by Jim Parsons
Toronto Maple Leafs: Leafs Taking Action After Eight Seasons of Failure by Anthony Testaguzza
Wrapping Up the PWHL’s Inaugural Season
May 31, 2024 by Karine Hains
When it was announced that a new league was rising out of the ashes of the Premier Hockey Federation, it seemed like there was way too much to do and very little time to do it before the first match of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). Yet, the league was put on the rails fast enough to depart on time even though not everything was perfect. Here’s my wrap-up of the PWHL inaugural chapter.
Canadiens’ Savard & Dvorak Listed on Trade Boards: Will They Be Dealt?
May 31, 2024 by Karine Hains
Insider Frank Seravalli published his first Trade Target article and two Montreal Canadiens feature in the top 20 players who could be moved. Veteran blueliner and “big brother to young defensemen” David Savard is number 14, while center Christian Dvorak finds himself at number 18. Here’s a look at their situations.
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New Jersey Devils - Devils Have Key Decision to Make With the 10th Pick in NHL Draft
Seattle Kraken - Seattle Kraken’s 2nd Round Options at 2024 Draft
NHL News & Rumors - Panthers, Blue Jackets, Senators, Stars
From TSN - Iginla surges up draft lists with an assist from dad
From Sportsnet - Canucks face difficult decision with Zadorov's looming free agency
From ESPN - Panthers set attendance record, thanks to deep Stanley Cup run
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