Should the Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Dave Bolland? Chris McHugh | February 27, 2014 Dave Bolland may be close to a return from injury, but it’s the centre’s contract demands that are becoming painful for his club. Bolland is reportedly looking for seven to…
Toronto Maple Leafs: 5 Post-Olympic Questions Chris McHugh | February 26, 2014 The Maple Leafs entered the Olympic break with an impressive 7-2-1 record. But with 22 games to go, a playoff position is anything but guaranteed. With that in mind, here…
Sochi Olympics: Phil Kessel Rare Bright Spot for Team USA Chris McHugh | February 24, 2014 As Team USA leaves Sochi under a considerable cloud, one American will be boarding a plane with his head held a little higher. He may have faded along with the…
How to Induct a New Girlfriend into the Cult of Hockey Chris McHugh | February 18, 2014 It’s always a gamble dating someone who doesn’t know about hockey and for all you know, might hate it. Even more so when you live in Nottingham, England, famous for…
Luongo Looks For Olympic Break from Frightful February Chris McHugh | February 11, 2014 It’s been a tough few weeks for Roberto Luongo, who was probably first in line at the airport gate, banging on the plane’s door and screaming for the pilot…
Hit-Happy Leafs and Senators Set for Battle of Ontario Chris McHugh | February 1, 2014 As the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to give up shots like it’s a part of their gameplan, they do lead the league in a different statistic. Heading into what should…
“Night Off” Maple Leafs Searching For Identity Chris McHugh | January 25, 2014 It was a hell of a way to end a season-high six game winning streak for the Maple Leafs. After a thumping victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Tuesday, the…
Does Nazem Kadri Have Superstar Potential? Chris McHugh | January 21, 2014 Perhaps the Toronto Maple Leafs should think about trading Nazem Kadri a little more often. A little after a week since GM Dave Nonis said he would be “willing to…
Biggest Loser in Ben Scrivens Twitter Episode? Sports Journalism Chris McHugh | January 17, 2014 In case you missed it, new Edmonton Oilers recruit Ben Scrivens generated some buzz yesterday when, in a series of tweets, he ripped the author of a piece on Canoe.ca…
What Going To The World Juniors Means To Me, A Half-Canadian Chris McHugh | December 30, 2013 The first time I saw a hockey game in Toronto, there were so many goals that I missed one of them. I was pretty upset. December 21st, 1999. The Maple…
Top 5 Things The Toronto Maple Leafs Need For Christmas Chris McHugh | December 19, 2013 The Maple Leafs have lost 5 of 6 going into Thursday’s tilt against the Phoenix Coyotes and currently lie six points short of automatic playoff qualification from their division. With…
Flip-flop Flames Still Don’t Trust Burke With The Wheel Chris McHugh | December 13, 2013 The writing was on the wall for Jay Feaster the minute Brian Burke arrived in town. It was difficult to see how the two were going to work together despite…