Ben Smith
Ben Smith covers the CHL for The Hockey Writers. He also writes for HockeyNow Magazine, FlamesNation and SB Nation.
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Boston Bruins Acquire John-Michael Liles
February 29th, 2016 At the very last minute, the Carolina Hurricanes and Boston Bruins have made a deal that sends John-Michael Liles to New England in return for Liles has six goals and nine assists in 64 games this season, which combine for a career-high 87 goals and 272 assists through 783 games with Carolina, Toronto and Colorado. He's also...
Kerby Rychel Told To Expect Trade: Report
February 29th, 2016 The Columbus Blue Jackets have reportedly told Kerby Rychel to expect a trade at some point today. https://twitter.com/DamoSpin/status/704343767801860097 As reported by The Hockey Writers earlier this month, Rychel requested a trade to the organization after the forward failed to find a role for himself in the Blue Jackets'...
A Number of Teams Interested In Brandon Pirri: Report
February 29th, 2016 According to reports, the Edmonton Oilers are angling hard on Florida's Brandon Pirri. The Vancouver Canucks, New Jersey Devils, Anaheim Ducks and New York Rangers have also had their names associated with the Florida forward, but it seems at the moment that the Oilers are the likely destination for Pirri. In 52 games, Pirri has 11...
Report: Brandon Davidson To Get Two-Year Extension
February 29th, 2016 According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Freidman, the Edmonton Oilers are set to announce a two-year extension for Brandon Davidson at some point today. https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/704311052213813248 The 24 year old has played 47 games for the Oilers this season, producing four goals and six assists with a plus-6...
Leafs, Capitals Agree To Trade
February 29th, 2016 The Toronto Maple Leafs have made a deal that sends Daniel Winnik and a 2016 fifth-round pick to the Washington Capitals in return for Brooks Laich, Connor Carrick and a second-round pick. Winnik was signed on a one-year deal with the Leafs in 2014 and was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins last February before returning to Toronto as...
Erie's Devin Williams Can't Stop Earning New Records
February 24th, 2016 The Erie Otters defeated the Kitchener Rangers on Sunday in a close 6-5 game, giving the Otters a crucial two points to cement their spot as the CHL's first-ranked team. But the Otters had another reason to celebrate. Goaltender Devin Williams became the fifth goalie in OHL history to earn 100 wins, and the third to do so while...
