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An Ideal Matchup

An Ideal Matchup

William Wilson April 29, 2013 16

On paper, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ first-round playoff matchup against the Boston Bruins looks anything but favourable. Boston has dominated Toronto over the past two seasons in both the physical and mental aspects of the game.

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Out Of The Frying Pan And Into The Fire

Out Of The Frying Pan And Into The Fire

Matt McKechnie April 29, 2013 51

There have been many waves of recent high-points for the Ottawa Senators. After beating the Caps in OT and clinching a playoff berth (thanks to Sergei ‘The Gonch’ Gonchar), and then beating their ‘season-long

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HABS & LEAFS: STILL THE GREATEST RIVALRY?

HABS & LEAFS: STILL THE GREATEST RIVALRY?

Robert Lafleur April 26, 2013 10

With their 4 – 2 victory over the hapless Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night, the Habs have secured home-ice advantage over any opponent in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. If the

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Trouble Ahead?

Trouble Ahead?

William Wilson April 25, 2013 18

Trust me: I’m a huge Leafs fan. I think they’re God’s gift to hockey, and I’m super excited to see some playoff hockey in Toronto after spending the last nine years on the sidelines. (The long

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Leafs: Game 46 Questions and Answers

Leafs: Game 46 Questions and Answers

William Wilson April 24, 2013 13

The Leafs finally return to action after three days off. They’ve already punched their tickets for the playoffs, but they’d also like to improve their seats. Such a chance will come their way tonight

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The “Toronto Effect”

The “Toronto Effect”

William Wilson April 23, 2013 20

Montreal’s and Ottawa’s current slides down the Eastern Conference standings can be directly connected to recent, home ice smackdowns at the hands of everyone’s favourite team. Toronto wasn’t content in simply dominating the on

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Time for a Well-Deserved Rest

Time for a Well-Deserved Rest

William Wilson April 22, 2013 11

Is it true that there’s “no rest for the wicked”? I couldn’t tell you. However, in the case of the Toronto Maple Leafs – who are unquestionably the good guys in any hockey story – there’s plenty

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James “the Real Deal” Reimer

James “the Real Deal” Reimer

William Wilson April 21, 2013 25

We’ve all heard the story. Toronto hasn’t seen a good goalie since the days of Ed Belfour. The experiments with Andrew Raycroft, Vesa Toskala and Jonas Gustavsson all proved spectacular failures. J.S. Giguere was

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Toronto Maple Leafs; Head Scratches and Dance Partners

Toronto Maple Leafs; Head Scratches and Dance Partners

Mike Smith April 21, 2013 28

Toronto Maple Leafs make the Playoffs Nine years ago is a long time to remember what it was like to taste post season play in the NHL.   Last night the Toronto Maple Leafs

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HABS: MARKET CORRECTION OR CRASH?

HABS: MARKET CORRECTION OR CRASH?

Robert Lafleur April 21, 2013 5

What a brutal week for the Habs, being outscored 25 – 12, and losing three in a row in regulation for the first time this season. A loss to the Leafs last Saturday night

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