Maple Leafs Team Report
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:37:57 PST)
As if the Maple Leafs needed another reminder about the importance of hanging on to first-round draft picks, John Tavares is coming to town with the New York Islanders on Monday.
Toronto, which gave its first pick next year and in 2010 to Boston for Phil Kessel, heads into the game in 30th and last place—in other words, handing the rights to projected No. 1's Taylor Hall (Windsor OHL) and Tyler Seguin (Plymouth OHL) to the Bruins.
The NHL's last two top picks, Tavares and Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning, are both Toronto-area grads, and Hall and Seguin are Southern Ontario natives as well. It's expected Tavares will fill a lot of seats at the ACC with his family and friends.
Paul Dennis, who retired as the Leafs' development coach this year to...
Saturday's Three Stars: Robidas rules; Perron's goal of year?
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:51:46 PST)
No. 1 star: Stephane Robidas, Dallas Stars After Brian Rolston opened the scoring for the New Jersey Devils, it...
Blackhawks roll over Oilers for 6th straight win (CBC.ca)
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:04:18 PST)
Jonathan Toews had a pair of goals and an assist while Cristobal Huet made 28 saves as Chicago Blackhawks beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 for their sixth straight win.
NHL suspends Stars' Neal 2 games (CBC.ca)
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:52:22 PST)
The NHL suspended Dallas Stars left winger James Neal two games on Friday for a nasty hit on Columbus' Derek Dorsett during Thursday's 4-1 Blue Jackets victory, the league said on its website.
Puck Headlines: Why Ron Wilson is safe; calls for suspensions
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:25:28 PST)
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Chicago power play crushes Flames (CBC.ca)
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:54:12 PST)
The Chicago Blackhawks rolled over the Flames with four power-play goals en route to a 7-1 win in Calgary on Thursday night.
Video: Intent To Blow strikes again in Leafs/Hurricanes OT
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:03:31 PST)
On Wednesday night, the "intent to blow" rule stole a goal from the Detroit Red Wings and had the NHL...
Puck Previews: Thrash drive for 5; happy 21st, Patrick Kane!
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:33:51 PST)
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Fantasy: Kostitsyn finally worth a look; making Ducks calls
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:41:01 PST)
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Puck Headlines: Russia Olympic favs; more no-goal controversy
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:44:59 PST)
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Puck Headlines: Nash for Hart; Sidney ready for torch run
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:38:42 PST)
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Avalanche down Flames, stay atop Northwest (CBC.ca)
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:35:16 PST)
A pair of goals late in the second period Tuesday night, including a power-play marker by Milan Hejduk, propelled the Colorado Avalanche to their second 3-2 win at Calgary in three weeks.
Tuesday's Three Stars: Bradley loses battle, wins war for Caps
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:36:23 PST)
No. 1 star: Matt Bradley, Washington Capitals Bradley got the worst of it when trading wild right hands with New...
Puck Headlines: Ovi expected back; Chicago to sign 3 stars?
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:58:00 PST)
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Zetterberg's 9 points spur him to weekly award (CBC.ca)
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:29:46 PST)
Detroit's Henrik Zetterberg was rewarded Monday for his nine points in the last seven days with the league's weekly first star award.
What We Learned: Thus begins Carolina comeback; Zetter rules
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:36:31 PST)
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Savard, Bruins reportedly near deal; another off Leafs' wish list?
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:17:09 PST)
Remember when Rick Nash was going to leave the anonymous confines of Columbus and claim his birthright as the...
NHL roundup: Saturday's action on the ice
(Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:00:00 PST)
Calgary coach Brent Sutter was not happy even after the Flames' 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.
Video: Leafs discover logic has no home in goal reviews
(Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:14:00 PST)
It's a little surprising there isn't more outrage on the Interwebs over the no-goal call during the...
Senators can't find groove (CBC.ca)
(Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:44:16 PST)
The Ottawa Senators will look to re-establish some winning ways on Saturday afternoon when they take on the New York Rangers in a Hockey Night in Canada matinee affair (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2 p.m. ET).
