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Do We Really Miss the NHL?

If nothing else, the NHL lockout has proved that the majority of hockey fans have a least some form of mental instability. The definition of insanity, as I’m sure none of...
The Peculiar Side of Sports: Why Not the Maple Leaves?

You are either one of the millions who love the Leafs, or are one amongst the many millions who hate them. For Leafs fanatics, they’ve heard it all before, and they’ve...
Light at the End of the Tunnel? NHL Lockout

So what is the latest? Well, more talks, some minor progress, but same result. More cancelled games, more players in Europe, and no hockey in Canada. However, as much as I...
The Nazem Kadri Dilemma

Training camps recently opened across the AHL, and with the opening of camp comes the days of physicals and fitness testing. It seems that highly hyped Maple Leafs’ prospect Nazem Kadri...
Top Shelf Prospects: NHL Team Rankings – The Top 15

Now that we’ve taken a look at every team in the NHL, I felt that I should give a 1-30 ranking of every team in the NHL and the quality of...
Top Shelf Prospects: Toronto Maple Leafs

Welcome to today’s edition of “Top Shelf Prospects” – a team-by-team look at the top prospects in the NHL. As I continue my alphabetical journey, I bring you a look at...
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Five Good and Five Bad things about the Lockout (Comedic Relief)

So as you may be well aware this little tweet that shook the hockey world: Since Gary Bettman decided to say the worst thing he could have...
The History of NHL Offer Sheets

News this morning broke that Shea Weber has signed a 14-year, $110 million offer sheet made by Paul Holmgren and the Philadelphia Flyers. This means that his current team, the...
Wanted: Goaltending; Jonathan Bernier looking for a net to mind.

Last week Jonathan Bernier, publically requested a trade from the Los Angeles Kings. Its tough to blame Bernier for wanting out of LA. The 2006, 11th overall draft pick is looking...
Have some Pride: In Defence of Brian Burke

Lets get one thing straight before we start; for those who either follow me on twitter or read my articles on our site, you know I am no fan of the...
Justin Schultz: Set for Free Agency

Justin Schultz, the Anaheim Ducks 2nd round draft pick (43rd overall) in the 2008 NHL Entry draft is now officially a Free Agent, able to receive contract offers from all 30...
NHL Draft Weekend: Winners and Losers

Okay, I know its early to judge the winners and losers of this year’s NHL Entry draft. And yes, its true, the real winners and losers of Draft Day will not...
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NHL Final Analysis: Northeast and Northwest Divisions

Northeast Division Team: Boston Bruins Current Position: 2nd Probable Finish: 2nd Possible Finish: 2nd, 6th-7th Current Status: Playoff bound Possible First Round Opponents: Washington, Buffalo, Ottawa Probable Playoff Finish: Semi Finals...
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Great Time to Be a Sens Fan? Leafs and Habs Taking Over

After a disappointing season last year in which they failed to make the playoffs, the Sens are riding high now with a firm grip on a playoff spot, and a shot at...
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Hockey – Florida Style!

My wife and I recently took our March Break vacation in Florida. While there, we made the 3.5 hour drive from Orlando to Sunrise to see our Leafs lose 5-2 to...
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What Happened to the Leafs?

Trade deadline day is an overhyped media circus. It’s hard on the players, hard on the fans, and particularly hard on the GM’s. They’re the ones that have to answer to...
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No Love for The Monster: Maple Leafs Goaltending Woes

At the beginning of the 2011-2012 NHL season the courageous and valiant James “no middle name” Reimer vanquished all competition on his way to being crowned the NHL’s most excellent player...
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Burke Sours On Grapes: The Brian Burke – Don Cherry Feud Heating Up!

Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager filed a formal complaint to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation regarding their employee, Don Cherry. Cherry, who co-hosts the very popular 1st intermission segment Coach’s Corner on Hockey...
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A Comprehensive Look at the NHL: On the Bubble (Part 3/5)

Welcome back! Yesterday we took a look at which teams are certainly playoff bound, but are missing something from being considered a real Stanley Cup contender. Let’s continue by taking a...
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Is Phaneuf the Most Over-rated NHL Player?

Sports Illustrated polled 160 NHL players, asking each who is the league’s most over-rated player. Most players picked Toronto Maple Leaf Captain Dion Phaneuf. Who do you think is the NHL’s...