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A lot of Toronto Maple Leafs fans were disappointed on Saturday when their team passed on re-signing Brian Boyle, opting instead to let the 32-year-old land in New Jersey. To fill the void left in the middle of the fourth line, Lou Lamoriello and Co. brought in Dominic Moore, whom much of Leaf Nation associates with […] READ MORE
When all’s said and done, the 2017 Erie Otters Memorial Cup run might go down as an absolute clobbering. The OHL champions beat the QMJHL’s Saint John Sea Dogs 12-5 on Monday to improve to 2-0 at the tournament. It was a complete blowout, with Erie setting a Mem Cup record for goals scored in a […] READ MORE
“We all wore the same uniform as Maurice Richard, the red, white and blue uniform of the Montréal Canadiens.” – The Hockey Sweater Roch Carrier painted a perfect picture in 1979 of the hero worship that defines today’s professional sports fandom. If he played in the modern era, the entire Montreal Forum would be packed with […] READ MORE
The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2013, after a breakout season from a new-look young lineup. Their reward? The President’s Trophy-winning Washington Capitals in the first round. The Caps come into the postseason after hovering around the top of the NHL all season. They finished […] READ MORE
With the Toronto Maple Leafs’ current youngsters making waves across the NHL, you’d be forgiven for losing track of the prospects still working to crack the big club. Nonetheless, 2015 draft pick Jeremy Bracco is doing his best to follow in Mitch Marner’s footsteps in the OHL playoffs. His Windsor Spitfires, now in a 3-3 series […] READ MORE
The Montreal Canadiens locked up another prospect on Monday, signing defenceman Victor Mete to a three-year entry-level contract. Mete is currently in the midst of a playoff run with the OHL’s London Knights, which is tied 1-1 first round series with the Windsor Spitfires. Canadiens agree to terms on a three-year contract with defenseman Victor […] READ MORE
The most wonderful time of the year is upon us — hockey playoff season. All eyes are fixed on the race to the NHL’s playoffs, but the Ontario Hockey League’s postseason is already set to go, with games starting Thursday night. LWOH’s OHL playoff preview is here to get you ready for the road to the […] READ MORE
Detroit Red Wings forward Gustav Nyquist has been suspended six games by the NHL for a slash to the face of the Minnesota Wild’s Jared Spurgeon. Gustav Nyquist Suspended Six Games for Slash on Jared Spurgeon Six game suspension for Nyquist. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 15, 2017 Nyquist speared Spurgeon hard in the face during the first […] READ MORE
The NHL announced this morning that Anaheim Ducks forward Antoine Vermette has been automatically suspended for 10 games for abuse of official. Antoine Vermette Suspended for 10 Games for Abuse of Official Vermette can appeal his auto 10-game suspension. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman would hear appeal. Bettman can uphold/increase/decrease 10 G. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February […] READ MORE
At the recent OHL trade deadline, the London Knights stole the show with a trio of blockbuster trades. They cemented their position as one of the main contenders for this year’s J. Ross Robertson Cup, once again. Battling with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, the defending Memorial Cup Champions looked like a heavyweight even before […] READ MORE