TORONTO — William Nylander took a pass from John Tavares and wheeled towards the net. The Maple Leafs winger then deftly fed the puck against the grain on a tee for Mitch Marner to blast a one-timer from a sharp angle. The power-play sequence was only a practice drill. It was also one of many positive signs for the player — and a team that's opened the playoffs minus one of its key contributors. Nylander appears on course to join the action Saturday for Game 4 against the Boston Bruins with Toro
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Nylander won’t divulge injury: ‘That’s just personal’
Toronto Maple Leafs star William Nylander spoke to the media Friday for the first time since the playoffs started but didn't provide any information about what's kept him out of the lineup for the opening three games.
"Look, that's just personal, so I'm not going to get into that," Nylander told reporters, including Sportsnet's Luke Fox.
He added: "It is what it is. There's nothing to really stress about. You can't force yourself back in, so I'll be ready when I'm ready."
Nylander's absence is reportedly due to a severe migraine that prompted Toronto's medical staff to test him for a concussion. The 27-year-old played in all 82 games for the Maple Leafs this season but was a surprise omission from the Game 1 lineup against the Boston Bruins and hasn't played since.
He's been skating throughout the series and was a full participant in Friday's practice on a line with Pontus Holmberg and Calle Jarnkrok, per Fox. Toronto has yet to confirm if Nylander will play in Game 4.
"Looked great to me on the ice," head coach Sheldon Keefe said.
Nylander's possible return Saturday would be a big boost for a struggling Maple Leafs attack that's managed only six goals in the series. He notched a career-high 98 points this season and has 40 points in 50 playoff contests with Toronto.
"I mean, the games are crazy to watch from home," Nylander said. "I've never been so nervous in my life."
The Maple Leafs trail the Bruins 2-1 in the first-round series and will look to snap a five-game losing streak in home playoff games on Saturday.
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Voice of ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ Bob Cole never considered moving out of St. John’s
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundlanders remember legendary "Hockey Night in Canada" sportscaster Bob Cole as a national star who proved that someone from the country's easternmost province could make it big on the mainland, all without moving away. Cole's connection to Newfoundland and Labrador, including his home in the provincial capital, was "everything" to him, said Megan Cole, his daughter, in a message Friday. "Many times through his career he was asked to move for the job, was offered broadcas
April 26 2024 – Frank Seravalli, Jeff Paterson & Farhan Lalji (co-hosting)
Matt and guest co-host Farhan Lalji of TSN discuss the Canucks-Predators series as the series shifts to Nashville. Topics include: reuniting Lotto Line, the star stepping up, Elias Pettersson's struggles, Brock Boeser's game and health, Elias Lindholm joining the first power play unit, getting shots on goal, Casey DeSmith in for Thatcher Demko (and what Farhan is hearing about his injury), Tyler Myers coming back, the lack of outdoor watch parties in Vancouver, Nashville "committing to the pain," the anniversary of the Dragon Slayer goal, and the passing of Bob Cole.
Frank Seravalli joins from Nashville with his info on Demko's injury. Frank says mindset is the biggest thing for the Canucks to win on the road. He talks about Lotto Line and tells us why Salt Lake City will be a great market for the NHL after visiting the Utah capital.
Jeff Paterson from Rink Wide: Vancouver joins from Nashville after taking in Canucks' morning skate. He talks biggest concerns, Demko/DeSmith/Arturs Silovs, Boeser, Nils Höglander's struggles, the top of the lineup, Myers and the Lotto Line. Not to mention, the sights and sounds from Music City. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.
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NHL draft lottery to be held May 7
The NHL draft lottery will be conducted on May 7, the league announced Friday.
The San Jose Sharks will have the highest odds of winning the first overall pick and the right to select Boston University standout Macklin Celebrini, while the Chicago Blackhawks have the second-highest odds just one year after drafting Connor Bedard with the top pick.
Here are the teams' odds of being chosen in the lottery:
A team can move up a maximum of 10 spots if it wins one of the lottery draws as part of changes the NHL made to the process in 2021 for the following year's event. This means only the top 11 seeds are eligible to nab the first overall pick.
So the Sharks actually have a 25.5% chance of winning the first overall pick because the bottom-four teams can't move up that high.
The Pittsburgh Penguins must deal a first-rounder in either 2024 or 2025 to the Sharks to complete the Erik Karlsson trade from last August. If the Penguins move into the top 10 in this lottery, Pittsburgh will have the option to send San Jose its 2025 first-rounder instead.
The Sharks finished last in the NHL with 47 points at 19-54-9. They chose Will Smith at No. 4 last year. Bedard and the Blackhawks had five more points than San Jose with a record of 23-53-6. Anaheim wrapped up the regular season with seven more points than Chicago at 27-50-5.
The Ducks took Leo Carlsson second overall in 2023, and the Blue Jackets picked Adam Fantilli third overall. The Canadiens selected David Reinbacher with the fifth selection.
The 2024 NHL Draft will be held at The Sphere in Las Vegas on June 28 and 29.
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NHL draft lottery to be held May 7
The NHL draft lottery will be conducted on May 7, the league announced Friday.
The San Jose Sharks will have the highest odds of winning the first overall pick and the right to select Boston University standout Macklin Celebrini, while the Chicago Blackhawks have the second-highest odds just one year after drafting Connor Bedard with the top pick.
Here are the teams' odds of being chosen in the lottery:
A team can move up a maximum of 10 spots if it wins one of the lottery draws as part of changes the NHL made to the process in 2021 for the following year's event. This means only the top 11 seeds are eligible to nab the first overall pick.
So the Sharks actually have a 25.5% chance of winning the first overall pick because the bottom-four teams can't move up that high.
The Pittsburgh Penguins must deal a first-rounder in either 2024 or 2025 to the Sharks to complete the Erik Karlsson trade from last August. If the Penguins move into the top 10 in this lottery, Pittsburgh will have the option to send San Jose its 2025 first-rounder instead.
The Sharks finished last in the NHL with 47 points at 19-54-9. They chose Will Smith at No. 4 last year. Bedard and the Blackhawks had five more points than San Jose with a record of 23-53-6. Anaheim wrapped up the regular season with seven more points than Chicago at 27-50-5.
The Ducks took Leo Carlsson second overall in 2023, and the Blue Jackets picked Adam Fantilli third overall. The Canadiens selected David Reinbacher with the fifth selection.
The 2024 NHL Draft will be held at The Sphere in Las Vegas on June 28 and 29.
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