Canucks News & Rumours: Demko, Hughes, Sherwood & Patterson
The Vancouver Canucks wrapped up a perfect trip through the New York area on Friday night, beating the New York Islanders 4–1 for their third straight win. It caps a…
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Liam Öhgren Could Grow Into a Key Canucks Winger
When the Vancouver Canucks swung the trade for Quinn Hughes and added a handful of pieces, Liam Öhgren was one of those “wait and see” names. The 21-year-old Swedish winger…
Maple Leafs Are Out of Excuses: 3 Problems That Must Be Fixed
The Toronto Maple Leafs got skunked by the Washington Capitals last night. The Capitals scored twice early, then largely sat back and played it cool. There was no reason not…
Canucks News & Rumours: Sasson, Ohgren, Demko & Possibilities
The Vancouver Canucks aren’t just making headlines for trading a superstar; there’s still plenty happening beneath the surface. Young players and newcomers are starting to show what they can do,…
Maple Leafs’ Troy Stecher Didn’t Need Reinventing—Just a Chance
Troy Stecher is a journeyman defenceman. He’s been around a long time, worn a few jerseys, and knows how quickly the league moves on. When the Toronto Maple Leafs claimed…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, OEL, Joshua & Analytics
There are nights when the Toronto Maple Leafs look like they are still finding their footing, and others when it feels like they’re still searching for the right balance. Wins…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Woll, Maccelli, Stolarz & Hildeby
The Toronto Maple Leafs are back at it tonight, closing out a five-game homestand against the Chicago Blackhawks, and the storyline almost writes itself. This game isn’t about the standings…
What Nylander and Matthews Reveal About the Maple Leafs
Auston Matthews and William Nylander, probably the two best Toronto Maple Leafs players, have two very different ways of being on the ice. Their contrast isn’t just about skill or…
Canucks News & Rumours: Buium, Rossi, Ohgren & Demko
Yesterday on the road in New Jersey, the Vancouver Canucks pulled off a surprising 2-1 win against the New Jersey Devils. It was a bit of a strange game because…
Can Canucks’ Zeev Buium Replace Quinn Hughes?
Some debuts whisper, and some debuts clear their throat and speak plainly. Zeev Buium’s first night as a Vancouver Canucks blueliner was the second kind. No easing in. No tentative…