Mark Ritter

What’s In Store For The 2013 Toronto Maple Leafs?

Mark Ritter | January 6, 2013

Coming off a season in which the Toronto Maple Leafs finished with a paltry 35-37-10 record, the fans of the Blue and White will be looking for a measure of improvement.

NHL and NHLPA Reach Agreement on New CBA: Game On!

Mark Ritter | January 6, 2013

Without a CBA since September 15th, the NHL and NHLPA have finally put to rest the lockout, tentatively finalizing a new 10-year collective bargaining agreement.

2013 WJC: Canada’s Loss To Team USA Alarming

Mark Ritter | January 3, 2013

In what was supposed to be an epic battle, the United States easily dismissed Team Canada at the 2013 World Junior Championships today, embarrassing head coach Steve Spott and the…

Team Canada vs Team USA Preview #2013WJC

Mark Ritter | January 2, 2013

With the United States dismantling the Czech Republic by a final score of 7-0 Wednesday morning, Canada will now play Team USA in the semi-finals at the 2013 World Junior…

2012-13 World Junior Championship: Canada vs Russia Preview

Mark Ritter | December 30, 2012

Fresh off an entertaining 2-1 victory over Team USA, Canada is now set to take the ice with Russia. With first place and a days rest while the loser likely…

2013 World Juniors: Breaking Down Canada vs. USA

Mark Ritter | December 29, 2012

To say Canada has been a dominant force at the WJC would be an understatement, but there is reason to believe that the competition is catching up to Canada, with Team USA emerging as a serious threat.

NHL Forwards New CBA Proposal to NHLPA

Mark Ritter | December 28, 2012

With a new CBA proposal from the NHL firmly in the hands of the NHLPA, there is once again hope that the 2012-13 NHL season will finally commence.

Toronto Maple Leafs Top Prospects Report

Mark Ritter | December 20, 2012

Heading into the 2012 NHL season NHL.com ranked the top ten prospects in the Toronto Maple Leafs system. Joe Colborne was ranked number one while, Jesse Blacker, Brad Ross, Tyler…

NHL Shows It Cares With Stanley Cup Visit To Scarborough

Mark Ritter | December 12, 2012

When and if the NHL Lockout finally ends, it will not be easy for the NHL to gain back their disgruntled fans. While the hardcore NHL fans are expected to…

2012 NHL Lockout: Bettman Disappointed Beyond Belief

Mark Ritter | December 7, 2012

When the NHL owners and players emerged from their meetings Tuesday night there was a sense that some real, productive progress was made in somehow getting a new CBA signed,…

NHL Lockout 2012: Player/Owner Meetings Give Fans Hope

Mark Ritter | December 6, 2012

A group of 18 NHL players and six NHL owners continued their meetings Wednesday, wrapping up day 81 of the lockout. It is widely believed that progress, while arduous, is…

The Best NHL Lineup Ever: The Goalies

Mark Ritter | December 5, 2012

Part 1 – The Defensemen Part 2 – The Forwards Part 3 – The Goaltenders Martin Brodeur: When it came to choosing the best goaltender of all-time there was…