PROVIDENCE, R.I.- The American Hockey League announced today, April 18, that Providence Bruins goaltender Brandon Bussi has been named CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending April 17, 2022. Bussi, 23, made his professional debut on Saturday in Lehigh Valley making 28 saves on 30 shots earning his first professional win in a 3-2
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Maple Leafs Sign Nicholas Abruzzese To A Two-year, Entry-level Contract
by Staff Writer @MapleLeafs / MapleLeafs.com March 26, 2022 The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed forward Nicholas Abruzzese to a two-year, entry-level contract for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons. The average annual value of the contract is $850,000. Abruzzese, 22, has posted 33 points (9G, 24A) in 28 games with Harvard University
Rinne’s No. 35 to be retired by Predators on Thursday
‘Perfect player to cheer for’ was face of franchise on, off ice for Nashville by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Independent Correspondent Pekka Rinne‘s No. 35 will be retired Thursday when the Nashville Predators host the Dallas Stars at Bridgestone Arena (8:30 p.m. ET; BSSO, BSSW, ESPN+, NHL LIVE). But if you ask his protege, they
Dallas Stars legend Sergei Zubov left speechless by the spectacle of his jersey retirement
The Stanley Cup champion’s No. 56 will forever live among the rafters of the American Airlines Center. By Matthew DeFranks, 9:03 PM on Jan 28, 2022 CST Give Sergei Zubov another day to find the words. In the moments after the Stars retired his No. 56 on Friday night, Zubov was left speechless by the spectacle,
KRISTIANS RUBINS’ JOURNEY FROM LATVIA TO THE NHL
From Latvia to the ECHL, AHL and now the NHL, Kristians Rubins has taken the long route to get an opportunity with the Toronto Maple Leafs. But he’s here now and ready to make the most of his chance. DEC 7, 2021 STEVEN ELLIS Kristians Rubins never seemed to be high on the Toronto Maple
Joey Anderson knows all about the Maple Leafs’ depth: He’s playing his first game of the season Wednesday
By Kevin McGran Staff Reporter Tue., Nov. 30, 2021 It’s been a tough journey from New Jersey to the Maple Leafs for forward Joey Anderson. The right winger, acquired following the 2019-20 season for Andreas Johnsson, has spent most of his time with the AHL Marlies. He got into one game with the Leafs last season after having
CBJ recall forward Justin Danforth from Cleveland Monsters
by Blue Jackets Staff @BlueJacketsNHL / BlueJackets.com November 14, 2021 The Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled forward Justin Danforth from the Cleveland Monsters, the club’s American Hockey League affiliate, General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Danforth, 28, has tallied two goals and three assists for five points in eight games with the Monsters this
Filip Lindberg Named AHL Goaltender of the Month
November 1, 2021 – Nick Hart WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The American Hockey League announced today that Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins goaltender Filip Lindberg has been named AHL Goaltender of the Month for October. Lindberg posted a 1.71 goals against average and .942 save percentage through his first four AHL starts. The rookie is tied for the league lead with
Boston Bruins Sign Erik Haula and Tomas Nosek to Multi-Year Contracts
July 28, 2021 by Jonathan Amatulli The Boston Bruins have signed forwards Erik Haula and Tomas Nosek to multi-year deals. Nosek signed a two-year, $3.5 million contract, and Haula signed for two years and $4.75 million. After losing several depth forwards in free agency, general manager Don Sweeney has made his moves in an effort to replace
Pittsburgh Penguins, UMass goalie Filip Lindberg agree on two-year entry-level deal
Updated 4:00 PM; Today 3:56 PM By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com When Filip Lindberg chose to let the Minnesota Wild’s draft rights on him run out, the UMass star goalie had to believe there was a better option out there. On Wednesday, the Penguins became that better option, as Pittsburgh general manager Ron Hextall, who knows a