Maple Leafs Need to Play the Way Berube Promised
There are moments in every season when a team has to decide who it really is. Saturday night (Oct. 18) felt like one of those for the Toronto Maple Leafs.…
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Sheldon Keefe 2.0: The Devils Unlocked a Smarter, Stronger Coach
On Saturday night, I caught the New Jersey Devils vs. Edmonton Oilers matchup. The game was close early, but by the third period, the Devils had pulled away with a…
Canucks News & Rumours: Myers, Fast Start, Gritty Finish & Injuries
The Vancouver Canucks came out swinging in Washington on Sunday, scoring three times in the first period and shocking the Capitals 4-3. Tyler Myers hit his 100th career goal, and…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: What to Do with Roy, Cowan & Valis
It’s been a choppy start for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and no one should be surprised. New systems, new players, and a new voice behind the bench take time to…
Senators News & Rumours: Missed Chances, Call-Ups & Gut-Check Ahead
It was one of those nights at Canadian Tire Centre where the game felt within reach—until it wasn’t. The Ottawa Senators traded punches with the New York Islanders but couldn’t…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Muckey Hockey, Vets Lead & Fit Feels Off
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ 4–3 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken dropped their record to 3-2-1, and it feels every bit like a grind. This version of the team is…
Sabres News & Rumors: Doan, Lyon, Power, Danforth & Bryson
It was a night the Buffalo Sabres badly needed. After a shaky 1–3–0 start to the season, they came home to face the defending Stanley Cup champions and delivered one…
Maple Leafs Report Card: Joshua, Roy, and Maccelli Still Seeking Their Game
It’s still early, but five games in, we’ve seen enough of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ three new faces — Dakota Joshua, Nicolas Roy, and Matias Maccelli — to get a…
Sabres News & Rumours: McLeod, Lyon, Benson & Injury Report
It took a week longer than fans had hoped, but the Buffalo Sabres finally seem to have found their game. After three straight losses to start the season, the team…
Canadiens Are Imperfect, Unpredictable, and Absolutely Worth Watching
Elliotte Friedman isn’t one for hype. When the Hockey Night in Canada insider praises a team, it usually carries weight. And lately, he’s been singing the praises of the Montréal…