Detroit Free Press: Yahoo! Sports is reporting that the Maple Leafs and Red Wings will do “HBO 24/7: Road to the NHL Winter Classic” Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers have the 1st overall pick for the 3rd year in a row, and there is speculation that they may trade it, more from […]
Read MoreNHL Rumors – April 26, 2012
James Duthie via twitter: Sources are saying that Roberto Luongo will submit a short list of teams the he would waive his no-trade clause to go to next week. The Maple Leafs will be on it. Nick Kypreos via twitter: The Canucks didn’t even have to ask Luongo to waive his no-trade. He tells them […]
Read MoreToronto Marlies vs. Rochester Americans – Game 3
via mapleleafshotstove.com For the first time ever, the Toronto Marlies have swept a playoff opponent. Give the players and coaching staff full credit, too. Sometimes when a team mounts a big lead in a series it rests on its laurels, relaxes a little, and takes the pedal off the gas just a tad, enough for […]
Read MoreNHL Rumors – April 25, 2011
Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Penguins GM Ray Shero said that it is their goal to re-sign both Jordan Staal and Sidney Crosby. Shero added that his is “not sure” if he can do it until he speaks with Staal and Crosby, and has a better idea of the landscape. The CBA will be a factor […]
Read MoreToronto Marlies vs. Rochester Americans – Game 2
via mapleleafshotstove.com It was another 4-3 game in which the Marlies gave up a two goal lead and Jerry D’Amigo scored twice, including the game winner in the final minutes. In many respects it was like watching the same game as Thursday night’s. Did we mention that Zigomanis scored and Foligno, Verone and Brennan were […]
Read MoreMarlies Playoff Coverage: Notes from Game 1
via mapleleafshotstove.com In case you haven’t heard, the Toronto Marlies beat the Rochester Americans last night 4-3 to take a 1-0 lead in their first round best of five playoff series. The game story and video highlights can be found here on the Marlies website. The readers digest version goes like this: the Marlies took […]
Read MoreScrivens, Marlies claim Hap Holmes Award
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Ben Scrivens of the Toronto Marlies is the recipient of the Harry “Hap” Holmes Memorial Award for the 2011-12 season. Since 1972, the award has been presented to the goaltender(s) with at least 25 games played on the team which allows the fewest goals in […]
Read MoreNHL Rumors – April 17, 2012
Terry Jones of the Edmonton Sun: Likely 1st overall draft pick Nail Yakupov said: “I definitely want to go to Edmonton and play for the Oilers, for sure,” “I’ve played in Canada, in Sarnia, for the last two years. I love the people. I very much want to play for a Canadian team like Edmonton. […]
Read MoreRadek Faksa
Radek Faksa Ht/Wt: 6′ 2″/183 lbs Position: C Team: Kitchener (OHL) Radek Faksa’s Player Profile The 22nd overall pick in the 2011 CHL Import Draft, Radek Faksa came into the OHL with significant experience with the under-18 and the under-20 teams of HC Ocelari Trinec, scoring 125 points in 110 games in the Czech under-18 […]
Read MoreNHL Rumors – April 11, 2012
David Alter via twitter: Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke said they need to get bigger, and a top priority is goaltending. Scott MacArthur via twitter: Burke still believes in James Reimer, and basically shuts down on Jonas Gustavsson returning. James Mirtle via twitter: Burke said he won’t trade their first round draft pick for a […]
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