When the Los Angeles Kings hired Hockey Hall of Famer Ken Holland I was a bit skeptical. Now, just four months later I’m fully skeptical. After all, Holland fumbled things a bit at the end of his tenure with the Edmonton Oilers, just as he did at the end of his tenure with the Detroit…
Drunken fans fight in the aisle during Oilers vs Jets preseason game
The NHL preseason is in full swing and fans in Western Canada are already tipping ’em back like it’s the post-season. Last night at Winnipeg’s Canada Life Centre, the Winnipeg Jets hosted the Edmonton Oilers for some pre-season action that featured the Jets debut of veteran forward Jonathan Toews. *]:mx-auto”><!–> –> While the Oilers walked…
Florian Xhekaj reveals what Nicolas Deslauriers told him after their fight last night
Two seasons ago, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj and Philadelphia Flyers forward Nicolas Deslauriers came to blows in a pretty spirited scrap. *]:mx-auto”><!–> –> And last night with Arber’s brother Florian Xhekaj in the lineup for preseason action agains the Flyers, well… Deslauriers had to go for the full family combo. Deslauriers and Florian Xhekaj…
Report: Stanley Cup contender on the verge of signing two 2018 World Juniors players
UPDATE 2: According to a report from NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the Carolina Hurricanes have made progress in contract negotiations with two of the exonerated members of Team Canada’s 2018 World Juniors squad: Carter Hart and Michael McLeod. Seravalli for Bleacher Report: On the Hurricanes, they seem to have made progress in conversations with both…
Florian Xhekaj scores in his first game playing with brother Arber and their Mom to tears
Brothers Florian and Arber Xhekaj are playing together with the Montreal Canadiens for the first time this evening… and boy oh boy are they putting on a show! The 21 year old Florian is making his Habs debut this evening, playing alongside 24 year old Arber who has played parts of three seasons for the…
New twist in Connor McDavid negotiations could shake up Edmonton
Contract discussions for Connor McDavid are underway, but the star forward and the Edmonton Oilers are taking a different approach than anyone could have anticipated. According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, both sides are going down a more philosophical approach rather than hurrying into figures, describing the talks as ongoing and collaborative, with no “lines in…