Posts About "Pontus Aberg"
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Aberg, All-Maple Leafs Team & Benning
May 7th, 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 hockey commentators and fans either looking ahead or looking backward. That’s the focus of this Toronto Maple Leafs news and rumors report. Related: Maple Leafs...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Devils, Canadiens, More
May 7th, 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 re-signed a newly acquired defenseman. Finally, could the Edmonton Oilers actually get more in return for Jesse Puljujarvi if the NHL holds an early NHL Draft in...
Maple Leafs: Pontus Aberg's Opportunity is Now
December 7th, 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 time due to a wide-range of injuries. What that’s meant for the Maple Leafs is that younger - maybe less-experienced - players have been forced to step...
Maple Leafs 2019-20 Roster: Final Forward Spot Battle
September 20th, 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 Travis Dermott - both of which are expected to keep each player out for at least the first month of the season - are a big reason why these spots still exist. That said, it's...
Maple Leafs Sign 6 Forwards, 1 Defenceman
July 24th, 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
January 21st, 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 Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Pontus Aberg. Fenton also traded winger Nino Niederreiter for Victor Rask of the Carolina Hurricanes on Jan. 17. It took eight...
Getzlaf Is Keeping Ducks' Offense Afloat
December 22nd, 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 showcase the enormous value of John Gibson. However, one impactful Duck who’s flown under the radar is Ryan Getzlaf and his role in pushing...
Ducks' Furious Comeback Win Against Capitals Signals Hope
December 3rd, 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 trending down in the standings. Lately, though, things have taken a turn for the better. The Ducks have won in four in a row and are 6-2-2 in their past 10...
Can Ducks’ Aberg Find His Way?
November 1st, 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 exception of one player, Pontus Aberg. The 25-year-old has scored the Ducks' last four goals (yes you read that right) going back to Sunday’s game against the...
Edmonton Oilers | Aberg, Gagner, and Jerabek
October 1st, 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 were busy waiving defenseman Jakub Jerabek and forward Pontus Aberg after wrapping up their final preseason game in North America. Jerabek has since been traded to the St....
Surging Oilers Forwards: Who Stays? Who Goes?
March 23rd, 2018 The Edmonton Oilers just completed their second-straight victory in dramatic fashion. With a 6-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, the Oilers have now outscored their opponents 13-5 in their last two games and Connor McDavid is making a push toward to the Art Ross Trophy. Notwithstanding the fact McDavid is one of, if not the...
Oilers' Ethan Bear & Other Thoughts
March 21st, 2018 Edmonton Oilers defenseman Ethan Bear has made the most of his opportunity with his late-season audition. Bear isn't the only prospect to be making headlines in the past week, though. The Oilers signed 2017 fourth-round pick Ostap Safin to an entry-level contract (ELC) recently and the 19-year-old is now gearing up to join the AHL's...
DFS Hockey: 5 Players with Intriguing Value
March 14th, 2018 With the 2017-18 postseason just around the corner, it's important for DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports) bettors to ride hot streaks and roll players with easy matchups in their lineup. Listed below are five players who have middling DFS salaries and high-ceilings for the remainder of the season: Relying on James van Riemsdyk's...
