Posts About "Aaron Dell"
Devils News & Rumors: Dell, Bratt & More
January 19th, 2021 It's time for another edition of New Jersey Devils news and rumors. In search of some goaltending depth, the Devils claimed Aaron Dell off of waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs. We'll examine why he'll likely serve as Mackenzie Blackwood's backup moving forward. Plus, assessing where things stand with Jesper Bratt and Sami Vatanen...
Oilers News & Rumors: Yamamoto, Kahun, Bear, Goalie News, More
January 18th, 2021 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Leon Draisaitl spoke to the media prior to tonight's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens and touched on a few things, including playing alongside Kailer Yamamoto and his relationship with Dominik Kahun. There is news on the goaltending front as the waiver wire clarified a few things for...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Jets, Bruins, Penguins, More
January 18th, 2021 In today's NHL rumors rundown, there is news on the seriousness of Nick Robertson's injury and how long the Toronto Maple Leafs will be without their young forward prospect. The Edmonton Oilers goalie carousel continues to turn as the results of the waiver claims roll in. Patrik Laine left the ice early today at the Winnipeg Jets...
Maple Leafs Make Tough Decision in Waiving Spezza and Dell
January 17th, 2021 We knew the Toronto Maple Leafs were going to have to be creative with the salary cap situation. General Manager Kyle Dubas said there would be a lot of paperwork to file out to stay compliant, but it was just a formality for the most part. But that paperwork started a dumpster fire on Sunday morning. Jason Spezza hit the waiver wire,...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Canadiens, Flyers, Red Wings, More
January 17th, 2021 In today's NHL rumors, there are busy times ahead for the Toronto Maple Leafs who got bad news Saturday night and had to make adjustments as a result on Sunday. The Edmonton Oilers are a team that will be watching those moves closely, as their club still badly needs a goaltender. A former long-time Detroit Red Wings goalie is set to...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Canadiens, Jets, Oilers, More
January 13th, 2021 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs played it safe with their goaltending. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers have signed a player off of a PTO, but lost a goalie to the waiver wire. In Vancouver, the team will need to move forward without a couple key pieces for two weeks and there's plenty of buzz around Pierre-Luc...
Maple Leafs Have Good Options for 2020-21 Taxi Squad
January 7th, 2021 With the start of training camps coming this past week and the season inching closer with every passing day, the focus of the hockey world is now solely on the NHL. The Toronto Maple Leafs along with every other team are going to have to determine players who are going to be on their taxi squad for the upcoming season. The rules...
Maple Leafs Are "Different" Heading Into 2020-21 Season
December 21st, 2020 Not everything is decided about the upcoming 2020-21 NHL regular season. Fans should be hearing further about how the NHL and the five Canadian provinces with NHL teams are working together to create a viable and safe format so that the NHL can return to play a new season. Rumors suggest that those decisions might be made early this...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Black Ace Taxi Squads & Prospect Pipeline
December 17th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll take a look at what I believe is one viable solution that would help NHL teams mediate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Subban, Holl, Gauthier & More Second, I'll then look at what The Athletic’s team of NHL writers...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Over the Hill Gang, Pietrangelo, Simmonds & More
October 15th, 2020 One of the things I’m coming to appreciate about the work of covering the Toronto Maple Leafs for The Hockey Writers is the great readers who share their thoughts with me by commenting on articles I have written. Some readers who comment agree with my analysis. Many do not and often I am rightfully schooled by other insights I...
Ducks Goaltending Requires Some Serious Offseason Work
September 16th, 2020 Let me be clear right off the bat. The Anaheim Ducks are set in between the pipes with John Gibson as their starting goaltender. However, the backup goalie situation is a bit murkier. With Ryan Miller an unrestricted free agent this offseason and his return still unknown, there are questions to be answered. Miller said that in a normal...
Sharks Handicapped by Martin Jones’ Contract
August 23rd, 2020 With the NHL salary cap not likely to increase during the offseason, some teams will fare better than others. The San Jose Sharks might be on the wrong end of that, with bad contracts significantly hurting them. For instance, the Colorado Avalanche having Nathan MacKinnon locked into four more years at $6.3 million is an unbelievable...
Sharks' Goaltending and How to Fix It
June 26th, 2020 There’s no secret, the San Jose Sharks could not keep the puck out of their net in the 2019-20 season. The Sharks were tied with the New Jersey Devils for second-worst in the league at 2.88 goals allowed per 60 minutes last season (stats from Evolving Hockey). You aren’t going to win many hockey games when you need to score three...
