There were plenty of general manager–related storylines making headlines today. Brad Treliving commented on the suspension given to Radko Gudas by the NHL DoPS and was reportedly livid with some of his players on the Toronto Maple Leafs following the team’s lack of response to a dirty hit.
Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers may have found a new option in goal—but it’s not the player they invested significant assets in, adding another twist to their ongoing crease situation.
The day wrapped up with a major international announcement, as the World Cup of Hockey 2028 was officially confirmed. Edmonton, Calgary, and Prague will serve as host cities for the tournament, bringing elite international hockey back to the spotlight.
Leafs Still Feeling Effects of Matthews Incident
The Maple Leafs’ lack of response after the Gudas hit on their captain, Auston Matthews, has been a major story. Today, Elliotte Friedman added to the fire by discussing the manager’s reaction to Matthews’ injury as a guest on Sportsnet 590 The Fan. There are questions about accountability and team identity.
Brad Treliving, Toronto Maple Leafs’ GM
Friedman noted that Treliving called some players individually and was livid about the situation. He has a reputation for building tough teams, and the Maple Leafs’ response to this situation being anything but must have rubbed him the wrong way. Mike Futa added that a GM is not calling players unless he feels the need to, and why he felt the need to address this in particular is up for debate.
Related: On the Hot Seat: Treliving Phoned Several Maple Leafs Players After Matthews’ Hit
Oilers Look to Third to Help With Goalie Woes
The Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending situation looks much different than it did at the start of the season, and after a roller-coaster year, they may have finally found their guy.
Connor Ingram entered the season as Edmonton’s third-string goalie and played 11 games in the AHL before getting a look with the big club. But as NFL great Tom Brady once said, “If you get a chance to be on the field, don’t mess it up—you may never get another one.”
Connor Ingram Oilers callup
Ingram got his shot on the “field” (ice) and has run with his chance so far. While he hasn’t been perfect, the Oilers don’t need perfect. They need solid, and he has looked exactly like that in his 21 games. He was given the label of starting goaltender, and if he can hold onto that role for the rest of the season, it’s because he’s earned it. Maybe the third time will be the charm for this year’s Oilers.
Related: Third-Stringer to Oilers’ Starter: Ingram’s Amazing Jump
The World Cup of Hockey, Set for 2028
The much-loved World Cup of Hockey Event is returning in 2028, the NHL announced. Jointly organized by the NHL and the NHL Players’ Association (NHLPA), the league announced on Monday that Edmonton, Calgary, and Prague will be hosts in 2028. Eight nations will compete in a mix of pool play and the knockout stages.
This will be the fourth World Cup of Hockey, with the other three taking place in 1996, 2004, and most recently in 2016.
Full Article: NHL Announces 2028 World Cup of Hockey Tournament
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