Oilers Sending Mixed Messages to Fans Amid Mike Babcock Rumours
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Dale B. · · 4 min read
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Just to be clear, everything here is my own opinion and speculation. There is no insider info, league sources, or rumours behind it. I’m basing this on what we’ve all…
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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marlies Roll, Domi Watch & Top Six Space
There’s a certain rhythm to this time of year in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. The NHL roster starts to take shape through speculation and offseason planning, but down in…
The P. · · 4 min read
Maple Leafs Top Free Agent Forward Targets This Summer
The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into an offseason where things are probably going to look different in a few areas of the roster. After missing the playoffs, there is…
Spencer L. · · 5 min read
Canucks News & Rumours: Malhotra, Räty, Cootes & the Two Petterssons
The Vancouver Canucks are at a point in the offseason when things are clearly moving, but nothing has fully snapped into place. There’s a new head coach in Manny Malhotra…
The P. · · 4 min read
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Akhtyamov, Cowan, Pavelski & St. Louis
With the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights still vying for the Stanley Cup, the Toronto Maple Leafs organization is in the middle of its own American Hockey League (AHL)…
The P. · · 5 min read
Revisiting the Canadiens & Avalanche Patrick Roy Trade
It’s safe to say that when the Florida Panthers went out and acquired Matthew Tkachuk, that move changed the course of the entire franchise. The Panthers won the Presidents’ Trophy…
Tommy B. · · 6 min read
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