Tag: nhl
Best of the worst bets in the NHL
After watching a team like the Leafs go through rough years of basement-dwelling in the NHL standings, nothing excites a dejected fanbase more than...
NHL off-season recap: Major summer trades
Although this summer has been marked with many free agency signings and talk of injuries, a few blockbuster trades have also taken place.
Leafs prospects on display in pre-season
Whether it’s a yearning for hockey after a long summer or the chance to check out top prospects in play, Toronto fans tuned in for some pre-season action this past week.
A sombre summer in the NHL world
In a span of just four months, three Canadian hockey players have died.
The first, Derek Boogaard, died on May 13 after overdosing on alcohol...
The elephant in the room: Crosby’s concussion battle
Further action must be taken to implement rules in the NHL with regard to headshots and concussions in hopes of preventing these situations from occurring again.
They’re hanging in there
The Toronto Maple Leafs may have a 1.8% chance of making the playoffs—as per Sports Club Stats—but they haven’t given up yet, as their...
Trade deadline 2011: lacking excitement
This year’s trade deadline came and went without much excitement. There was excitement from the fans, if TSN’s claim that there was a record-breaking...
Toronto Maple Leafs making final playoff push
The Toronto Maple Leafs are making that infamous playoff push that they’ve done ever since the lockout of 2004/05.
It has been seven years since...
Matt Cooke: Public enemy number one
Feder Tyutin, a Blue Jackets defenceman, was chasing a puck that had been sent in behind his net when he felt his head smash...
Kessel vs. Wilson
Last Sunday, Phil Kessel and Ron Wilson took shots at each other in separate media interviews. Kessel complained of a lack of communication with...
Leafs acquire Lupul and Gardiner from Ducks
Leafs defenceman Francois Beauchemin was traded to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Joffrey Lupul, prospective defenceman Jake Gardiner, and a conditional fourth...