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The Toronto Maple Leafs lost an overtime game 4-3 to the New York Islanders on Saturday, and in the short term, that’s the part that stings. Points matter right now, and Toronto doesn’t have many left. But every now and then a game leaves something behind that will outlast the outcome. This one did it. […]
Brad Marchand gave Toronto fans plenty to eat on Tuesday. While confirming that he was close to signing with the Maple Leafs, he then stabbed the fanbase and twisted the knife, suggesting he was eager to avoid the drama and anti-Mitch Marner fans who ran the former Leafs superstar out of town. Ahead of the […]
Jake DeBrusk’s name is starting to surface in NHL trade speculation as the Vancouver Canucks continue to struggle and potentially face a reorganization/rebuild. While names like Kiefer Sherwood and Evander Kane are drawing most of the attention, DeBrusk is an intriguing option for a contending team that may want to take a chance on a […]
As the Edmonton Oilers continue to look for a trade to take Andrew Mangiapane off the roster, the organization will likely look for other ways to free up additional cap space. With the Anaheim Ducks a possible suitor for Mangiapane, could Edmonton make a two-for trade that would return the winger and a former Duck […]
The Edmonton Oilers didn’t bring in Andrew Mangiapane and Trent Frederic to cause headaches for the lineup. They had to be solutions. Instead, both will watch from the press box Tuesday night against the Nashville Predators — a blunt admission that things have gone terribly off the rails. We’ll get confirmation this morning at the […]
The Montreal Canadiens left Dallas with a 4–3 overtime win Sunday night, and it was the kind of play coaches like to rewatch on a long flight. Second night of a back-to-back. Tough building. Playoff caliber opponent. The Canadiens didn’t dominate or steal the game, but they didn’t blink either. They absorbed the pressure from […]
David Staples of the Edmonton Journal makes a compelling case that something needs to change for the Edmonton Oilers. The numbers don’t lie: When Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl aren’t on the ice, the Oilers get crushed. A bottom six that’s underwater by a wide margin isn’t just a weakness, it’s a playoff liability. He […]
One fan wrote: “I’m probably Dvorak’s biggest fan here. Five years is unacceptable and unnecessary. Now everyone will hate Dvorak. He won’t be able to deliver and his self-confidence will be damaged. They always do that with these types of deals. Very unfortunate.” This isn’t the only fan to suggest this regarding the Philadelphia The […]
There was a lot of news about the Edmonton Oilers on Monday as they took to the ice for practice, and several faces showed up. The team also made some roster moves, bringing a rookie back to the AHL. Spencer Stastney discussed in front of his former team, and Kasperi Kapanen will return the line-up […]
Brad Marchand’s first full season with the Florida Panthers was full of talking points. For a while, it seemed like he was quietly reinventing himself in the eyes of the fans. The former Boston Bruins ‘man of skills’ had traded some of his reputation for a more disciplined, productive style. Many thought Marchand showed that […]
