Pontus Aberg Archives

Revisiting David Poile’s Drafts – 2012

Alex MacLean | April 5, 2021

The David Poile Draft feature began with Kyle Gipe and his coverage of the 1998-2009 drafts. I’m taking over the 2010s decade of Nashville Predators’ drafting, which again only saw…

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Petan, Aberg & The Bubble

The Old Prof | July 13, 2020

Yesterday, during a 40-minute video conference call, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas was interviewed by reporters. One thing he was most pleased about was that when his troops…

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Aberg, All-Maple Leafs Team & Benning

The Old Prof | May 7, 2020

Given the suspension of play for the 2019-20 regular season in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the news and rumors from NHL teams come from player movements or…

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Devils, Canadiens, More

Jim Parsons | May 7, 2020

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on more interviews happening in New Jersey, the Toronto Maple Leafs could lose a forward to the KHL and the Anaheim Ducks…

Maple Leafs: Pontus Aberg’s Opportunity is Now

Andrew Forbes | December 7, 2019

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had to deal with a number of injuries already this season. Players like John Tavares, Mitch Marner and, now, Andreas Johnsson have all missed extended…

Maple Leafs 2019-20 Roster: Final Forward Spot Battle

Brenton Kemp | September 20, 2019

For the first time in a couple of years, the Toronto Maple Leafs have a few roster spots up for grabs at training camp. Injuries to winger Zach Hyman and…

Maple Leafs Sign 6 Forwards, 1 Defenceman

The Canadian Press | July 24, 2019

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed free agent forwards Pontus Aberg, Kenny Agostino, Tyler Gaudet, Kalle Kossila, Nick Shore and Garrett Wilson, and defenceman Kevin Gravel.
Aberg and Gavel signed one-year contracts worth US$700,000 each; Ga…

Minnesota Wild Making Some Moves

Max Inskeep | January 21, 2019

In just two days, Minnesota Wild general manager Paul Fenton made his first two trades with the franchise. On Wednesday, Jan. 16, Fenton sent AHL centerman Justin Kloos to the…

Getzlaf Is Keeping Ducks’ Offense Afloat

Anthony Ciardelli | December 22, 2018

The Anaheim Ducks’ recent six-game road winning streak, before their two most recent games, has generated a lot of buzz about Pontus Aberg and Ondrej Kase. It’s also continued to…

Ducks’ Furious Comeback Win Against Capitals Signals Hope

Tom Dianora | December 3, 2018

The Anaheim Ducks have had an uneven season that has looked downright ugly at times. Their inability to stay competitive in terms of shot and scoring chance differential had them…

Can Ducks’ Aberg Find His Way?

Anthony Ciardelli | November 1, 2018

It’s been a rough two weeks for the Anaheim Ducks and their fans. They haven’t tasted victory in six games, and there hasn’t been much to cheer about with the…

Edmonton Oilers | Aberg, Gagner, and Jerabek

Shane Sander | October 1, 2018

The Edmonton Oilers might be over in Germany preparing to kick off the start of their 2018-19 season, but there’s still plenty of work to do back home. The Oilers…