Reimer's opener just what Leafs need
TORONTO -- One game is far from a statement, but an opening-night shutout is perhaps at least a hint for James Reimer. The Toronto Maple Leafs goal...
View ArticleRant answers: Fearing another Caps collapse and more goalie strife
Another week, another long list of rants to filter through. You puckheads are an angry bunch! Let's take a look: blejays: my rant is about my comm...
View ArticleWeekend notebook: Bruins have heart
The Boston Bruins woke up Sunday morning, Oct. 30, dead last in the Eastern Conference at 3-7-0, having just been swept in a home-and-home by the riva...
View ArticleTrade notes: Burke sticking with Wilson
Some quick notes on a quiet Sunday before the deadline on which Ben Bishop was traded to Ottawa: A day after yet another loss, which ignited ca...
View ArticleLeafs' opening win owes a lot to AHL grads
MONTREAL -- Nazem Kadri was flying. Mike Kostka was the best defenseman on the ice for either team. Ben Scrivens looked right at home. Of course fo...
View ArticleNHL: Montreal Canadiens-Toronto Maple Leafs playoff series would be crazy-good
The Maple Leafs and Canadiens last met in the playoffs in 1979. If the two teams meet this year, writes Pierre LeBrun, it would be hockey fandemonium.
View ArticleKessel has earned big bucks in Leafs' eyes
MONTREAL -- Before the Maple Leafs were going to throw numbers out at his agents, GM Dave Nonis needed to first hear from Phil Kessel that he wanted t...
View ArticleLeafs-Habs: Parros injury dims rivalry game
MONTREAL -- A thrill-a-minute hockey game, fueled by early season mistakes and opening night jitters, had the folks at the Bell Centre on the edge of ...
View ArticleGrading the Canadian teams
It's Boxing Day in Canada, so I'm feeling patriotic here in Toronto. I've decided to grade the seven Canadian teams at the holiday break. Enjoy! To...
View ArticleNHL - Handing out the midseason awards
Pierre LeBrun hands out ESPN.com's midseason awards, including a no-brainer for MVP and crowded fields in the Vezina and Jack Adams races.
View ArticleRumblings: Brodeur eager to go on market
The NHL's all-time winningest netminder was intrigued on the eve of free agency, wondering exactly where he'll end up. "I'm excited and intrigued t...
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