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Leafs: Game 26 Questions and Answers

Leafs: Game 26 Questions and Answers

William Wilson March 9, 2013 8

The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Air Canada Centre tonight for a showdown between two of the Eastern Conference’s top offensive teams. Toronto won the first matchup this season and a second win would help

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HABS EXTEND STREAK TO 11 WITHOUT A LOSS IN REGULATION

HABS EXTEND STREAK TO 11 WITHOUT A LOSS IN REGULATION

Robert Lafleur March 4, 2013 1

“After you, my dear Alphonse.” “No, you first, my dear Gaston!” Saturday  Pittsburgh and Montreal pulled the old “Alphonse – Gaston routine” Saturday night at the Bell Centre. The Penguins must have been Gaston

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NHL: TIME TO CRACK DOWN ON CHEAP-SHOT ARTISTS

NHL: TIME TO CRACK DOWN ON CHEAP-SHOT ARTISTS

Robert Lafleur February 17, 2013 10

Rule 21.1 Match Penalty – A match penalty shall be imposed on any player who deliberately attempts to injure or who deliberately injures an opponent in any manner. Rule 48.5 Match Penalty – The

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The Time Might be Right for the Sens to Trade Alfredsson, Gonchar and Anderson

The Time Might be Right for the Sens to Trade Alfredsson, Gonchar and Anderson

William Wilson February 17, 2013 4

Before people overreact and jump to the Sykes, let me build the case why now might be the right time for the Ottawa Senators to re-evaluate their team. They could easily trade captain Daniel Alfredsson, Sergei

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A Sober, Second Look at the Karlsson Injury

A Sober, Second Look at the Karlsson Injury

William Wilson February 15, 2013 26

To start, let’s get one thing perfectly clear: any lame attempt to compare the magnitude of Erik Karlsson’s recent injury against Sidney Crosby’s battle with concussion-related health issues over the past two seasons is pure

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Canucks’ Gillis and Gilman Sighted in Washington – Smoke To This Fire?

Canucks’ Gillis and Gilman Sighted in Washington – Smoke To This Fire?

Leigh Ramsden February 3, 2013 6

During Sunday morning’s game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals, Vancouver Canucks’ GM Mike Gillis and Assistant GM Laurence Gilman were spotted at the rink (click link for video).  I won’t post sources

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Leafs: Game 8 Questions and Answers

Leafs: Game 8 Questions and Answers

William Wilson February 2, 2013 2

The mighty Boston Bruins come to town tonight for a classic Northeast Division showdown. Three points separate the two teams in the standings, but they’re four spots apart in the standings. Expect an intense

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Leafs: Game 6 Questions and Answers

Leafs: Game 6 Questions and Answers

William Wilson January 29, 2013 4

Tonight the Toronto Maple Leafs face the Buffalo Sabres for the second time this season. In the first game, the Leafs lost 2-1 at home despite outplaying the Sabres. Now they’re hoping for a

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Exciting Times At MTS Centre

Exciting Times At MTS Centre

Jeremy Wiebe January 28, 2013 0

It was quite the weekend in Winnipeg. Two enthralling games, both of which ended in victories for the hometown Winnipeg Jets, have the fanbase charged up and giddy about the season. It all started

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Leafs: Game 5 Questions and Answers

Leafs: Game 5 Questions and Answers

William Wilson January 26, 2013 7

Photo by Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press The Leafs take on the struggling (?) New York Rangers away from home tonight. Game starts at 7:00 pm EST. Here are four factors that could stand in

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