Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Talk about what Teemu Selanne will do has already surfaced as the Ducks have struggled with a 10-21-6 record. “I’ve read some stories in the papers too about what the situation could be,” said Selanne, who took the day off for maintenance. ”To be honest, I haven’t really thought […]
Read MoreLeafs Notes – January 3, 2012
David Alter via twitter: Phillippe Dupuis have been placed on waivers by the Maple Leafs. Sean Fitz-Gerald via twitter: Defenseman Mike Komisarek taking part in the Leafs practice today. David Alter via twitter: Forward Mike Brown says he’s healthy and could play tomorrow if the trainers and coaches give him the go ahead. Mark Master […]
Read MoreLeafs Poised for a Comeback January
So the Leafs find themselves in 10th place in the Eastern Conference Standings. A poor December and an absolutely ugly penalty kill are ruining the Leafs season. The Leafs seemed poised to make their first post-season debut since the NHL lockout this season, but the early headway they made early in the season has disappeared […]
Read MoreRumours – January 2, 2012
Lyle Richardson of Spectors Hockey: Richards provides a list of players who he thinks won’t be traded this season. Shea Weber and Ryan Suter (NASH) – As long as they are in the playoff race, don’t expect the Predators to trade either. Jarome Iginla (CAL) – As of now he doesn’t want to be traded, […]
Read MoreLeafs Place Philippe Dupuis on Waivers
The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed centre Philippe Dupuis on waivers. The 26-year old has zero points and a minus-2 rating this season. The Laval native has not been on the ice for a five-on-five goal for the Maple Leafs this season. The Maple Leafs have an NHL-worst 72.3 penalty-kill percentage. Dupuis has missed the […]
Read MoreRumours – January 1, 2012
The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenseman Josh Gorges to a 6 year contract extension. The deal is for 23.4 million, a $3.9 million salary cap hit. The Canadiens now have 13 players under contract for next year at just under $47.5 million. Gorges joins Andrei Markov, Tomas Kaberle and Yannick Weber as defenseman under contract […]
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Wilson Extension Reveals Burke’s Plan
This is what Brian Burke does. He is all about respect and treating people in the organization with dignity. This is a great way to run an organization. This philosophy is exactly why Brian Burke is so respected around the league. His players and coaches are willing to go through a wall for him and […]
Read MoreToronto Maple Leafs: Brian Burke and Ron Wilson’s Vision Coming into Focus
The Toronto Maple Leafs have the NHL buzzing right now. Whispers can be heard around the NHL about the Leafs’ speed. As Bruce Boudreau put it, “Speed kills in this game.” The Leafs have done just that, just 28 games into the 2011/2012 season, they are among the top six in offense and second in […]
Read MoreNHL: Why the Toronto Media Is Obsolete
Recently there has been a lot of animosity between the Toronto Maple Leafs management group, mainly GM Brian Burke, and the Toronto media. You can throw Leafs coach Ron Wilson into that group as he has had to use some minor misdirection to get his young goalies some peace and quiet while trying to get […]
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