THW Daily - Unpacking the Predators' 18-Game Point Streak & Drury Proving He Belongs with Hurricanes
Also, a look at who the Canadiens' goalie of the future will be & more
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In today’s edition, we have an in-depth look into the Predators’ 18-game point streak, how Jack Drury is proving he belongs with the Hurricanes, and much more.
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Who Will Be the Canadiens’ Starting Goaltender of the Future?
March 28, 2024 by Luc LeBlanc
The Montreal Canadiens have deployed an influx of goaltenders since franchise legend Carey Price stepped away from the game following an attempted comeback after their 2020-21 Stanley Cup Final heartbreak. The team had five goalies start at least one game in 2021-22 — Price, Jake Allen, Samuel Montembeault, Cayden Primeau, Andrew Hammond, and Michael McNiven. With Price now unofficially retired, only Montembeault and Primeau remain on the roster.
Unpacking the Nashville Predators’ 18-Game Point Streak
March 28, 2024 by Gabe Fly
Amid a season that can only be described as resurgent and defiant, the Nashville Predators are in the middle of a franchise-record 18-game point streak, catapulting themselves from squarely outside of the playoff picture as of early February to the number one wild-card spot in the Western Conference. This historic run is a testament to the tenacious spirit of a team reborn from its own ashes and who are now looking to make a run in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Woll, Samsonov, Marner & Rielly
March 28, 2024 by The Old Prof
In tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals, Maple Leafs fans should look for a solid response following a hugely disappointing performance against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. Head coach Sheldon Keefe expects a better effort and (surprisingly) more maturity from his players after the 6-3 loss.
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Goalie Ivan Fedotov Leaving KHL; Likely to Sign With the Flyers
March 28, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
At long last, the wait is over for the Philadelphia Flyers. Goaltender Ivan Fedotov, who they drafted in the seventh round of the 2015 NHL draft, is set to come over to North America to play for the Orange and Black barring a lift on a suspension of his entry-level contract. The 27-year-old was released from his Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) club on March 28.
Hurricanes’ Jack Drury Proving He Belongs in Raleighwood
March 28, 2024 by Zach Martin
The Carolina Hurricanes are in a tight Metro Division race as they try to capture their third-straight title and fourth overall, including the “Discover Central Division.” In the midst of it, players like Seth Jarvis are having career years. However, one player has been lost in all the excitement of a title race, playoff-clinching scenarios, and other career seasons. Forward Jack Drury has quietly been proving why he belongs in the NHL, more importantly, with the Hurricanes.
Oilers News & Rumors: Hyman, Kane, McDavid, Bouchard
March 28, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the vitriol from the Berkshire video about Zach Hyman’s wealth seems to have calmed, but the discourse surrounding Evander Kane’s situation in Edmonton is picking up again. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid is on the verge of a historic milestone for assists and Evan Bouchard is having the best season offensively since Paul Coffey.
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NHL News & Rumors - Canucks, Capitals, Oilers, Flames, Maple Leafs
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