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Read MoreNHL: Why the Toronto Media Is Obsolete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 […]
Read MoreRumours – Dec 20,2011
Rich Hammond of the LA Kings Insider: The Kings are expected to announce the hiring of new head coach Darryl Sutter sometime today. He’s expected to make his Kings coaching debut on Thursday against the Ducks. Kevin Allen via twitter: The Canadiens CEO Molson said that the “ability to express himself in both French and […]
Read MoreRumours – Dec 26, 2011
Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: The 39 year old Martin Brodeur is in the final year of contract. If he decides to come back next season, would he be willing to be a part-time mentor to a younger goalie? Claude Lemieux’s thoughts on Brodeur: “It’s a decision great goalies have to make. Do I want […]
Read MoreRumours – Dec 28, 2011
Michael Russo via twitter: Russo is hearing that the Panthers could be signing John Madden tomorrow. George Richards via twitter: Panthers say a John Madden announcement is not forthcoming. Panthers assistant coach Craig Ramsay said that Madden will really help the Panthers with face-offs and other intangibles. Panthers GM Dale Tallon said they are talking […]
Read MoreRumours – Dec 21, 2011
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Heika doesn’t think Joe Nieuwendyk is looking to add a player just yet. If they are looking to improve the most, they might eventually look for a number 1 defenseman or center, but they are not easy to get. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Some Sabres fans are calling […]
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