Year: 2021

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Since April 11th, the Wheeling Nailers have experienced a public relations nightmare. On April 11th, the Nailers cancelled their game on account of unfavourable ice conditions. On April 12th, they were forced to cancel again, citing the same issue out of concern for their players. On April 20th, Michael July was traded, and last week, […]

The NHL recently took steps in securing their future on national television by agreeing to a seven-year deal with Disney and Turner, beginning in the 2021-22 season. The new pacts will mark the end of a 15-year partnership between the NHL and NBC Sports after the 2020-21 Stanley Cup Playoffs. NBC was the sole right […]

As per Sean Shapiro of The Athletic Dallas, the National Hockey League agreed to terms with Turner Sports on a seven-year deal for the second half of the cable package in the United States. The deal, over the course of its lifetime, is worth $225 million per season. Shapiro also notes that CBS is not […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have nine regular-season games remaining. Here is a potential look at what the Maple Leafs lineup could look like in round one of the playoffs. If everyone is deemed healthy by playoff time, then the lineup will surely be different than the one the team used on Thursday night against the […]

With the NWHL’s sixth season in the rearview mirror, the league turned their attention on Thursday to its player nominees up for five awards this season. Season six was certainly a unique one, given that all teams only faced each other once and held their semis and final over a month later in a different city. […]

With the NWHL’s sixth season in the rearview mirror, the league turned their attention on Thursday to its player nominees up for five awards this season. Season six was certainly a unique one, given that all teams only faced each other once and held their semis and final over a month later in a different […]

The New York Rangers announced on Wednesday morning that they’ve agreed to terms with forward Karl Henriksson on a three-year, entry-level contact. Henriksson was selected by the Rangers 58th overall back in 2019. He was selected in the second round. Henriksson, 20-years-old, skated in 44 games in the Swedish Hockey League this season. With Frolunda, […]

On Tuesday April 20th, the New Jersey Devils signed first-round pick Alexander Holtz to a three-year, entry-level contract. As the forward makes his way to North America, his amateur tryout contract is set to begin in 2021-22. It all begins once he sorts out his work visa and completes his government-mandated quarantine. What People Should […]

Most fans of the ECHL know how crazy this season has been with changing schedules, limited attendance due to COVID and other guidelines. It’s been no exception for the Orlando Solar Bears, who have played the league Florida Everblades a whopping 21 times out of 27. Orlando’s record against the Everblades this season is 7-12-2; […]

We are a little over halfway through the ECHL season, which has 14 of its 26 teams competing, as the Fort Wayne Komets were the latest team to begin their season back on February 12th. Prior to the league’s announcement that the North Division would be opting out, the Adirondack Thunder had their whole roster […]

The New Jersey Devils tried to get suitors for Sami Vatanen, a right-handed defensemen, but couldn’t gain any traction on him. Vatanen added depth to the Dallas Stars, as he was claimed off of waivers, while joining fellow a handful of fellow Finns. That group includes Miro Heiskanen, Joel Kiviranta, Roope Hintz and Esa Lindell. […]

The Buffalo Sabres announced on Wednesday that captain Jack Eichel will miss the rest of the season, as the forward has been sidelined due a herniated disc. While arguably not the outcome he wanted, Eichel is expected to be ready for the start of next season. Through the duration of this shortened season, Eichel has […]

The New York Rangers announced on Tuesday morning that they’re agreed to terms with defensemen Zac Jones on a three-year, entry-level contract. Looking back on his career thus far, the left-handed shooter has an impressive resume. In 29 games with UMass this season, Jones has recorded nine goals along with 15 assists, amassing 24 points. […]

On Tuesday April 13th, the Indy Fuel announced the acquisition of a forward and defensemen from the Allen Americans. Along with future considerations, Indy acquired Conner Bleackley and Kayle Doetzel in exchange for defensemen Darian Skeoch. Skeoch leaves the Indy Fuel after having skated in just 13 games. While with the Fuel, he didn’t get […]

As the 2021 NHL Trade Deadline passed, the Buffalo Sabres technically did not make any moves on Monday, but just before midnight on Sunday night, the Sabres announced that Taylor Hall and Curtis Lazar have been traded to the Boston Bruins for Anders Bjork and a pick. To say this season for the Sabres has […]

Welcome to The Puck Authority’s 2021 NHL Trade Deadline tracker. Here, you can find details for NHL trades right as they happen. The deadline is at 3:00pmET, as teams look to set their rosters in a bid for the postseason. April 10, 1:06pmET: Florida Panthers acquire Brandon Montour from Buffalo Sabres for a third-round pick […]

The Montreal Canadiens kicked things off on April 11th, the day before the NHL trade deadline, by placing defensemen Victor Mete on waivers. They also acquired Jon Merrill, a veteran defensemen, from the Detroit Red Wings. There was once a time where Mete was the youngest ever player drafted outside the top two rounds to […]

With just two days left before the 2021 NHL trade deadline, the Buffalo Sabres made their third trade of the season, trading defensemen Brandon Montour to the Florida Panthers. In exchange, Buffalo receives a third-round pick in this year’s NHL Entry Draft. Montour has played in 38 games this season with the Sabres, recording 14 […]

What is expected of the post Travis Zajac and Kyle Palmieri era, which came to a close following a trade on Wednesday? As the old saying goes, “for every door that closes, another one opens.” I firmly see lines three through four in New Jersey being filled by prospects such as Jesper Boqvist. Boqvist was […]

On Wednesday April 7th, the Indy Fuel announced the signing of American left-winger Terry Broadhurst. The two sides agreed to terms on a standard player contract for the season’s remainder. Broadhurst joins the Indy Fuel after spending last season in the American Hockey League. He split 2019-20 between the Charlotte Checkers and Bridgeport Sound Tigers. […]

The Wheeling Nailers are finally rolling and it comes at a very important time. Thanks to reigning ECHL Player of the Week, Cody Sylvester (11 points in last five games), the Nailers have won four games in a row. Last week, the Nailers got good news before their matchup against Jacksonville, as key defensemen Dylan […]

On Wednesday, April 7, the Indy Fuel announced the signing of veteran AHL forward Terry Broadhurst to a standard player contract for the 2020-21 season. Broadhurst joins the Fuel after splitting the 2019-20 season between the Charlotte Checkers and Bridgeport Sound Tigers in the AHL. The 32-year-old appeared in 33 games last year between the […]

It’s been a long time coming – the Canadiens AHL team is finally good. It’s been a struggle for majority of the last decade for Montreal’s farm team, whether it was the Hamilton Bulldogs, the St. John’s IceCaps, and recently, the Laval Rocket. A few playoff appearances, but nothing the team could build upon. This […]