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AvatarShaheed Devji

Shaheed Devji is a former news and sports reporter/ anchor for CTV News. He covered men’s and women’s hockey for the Olympic News Services at the 2010 Winter Olympics and is the former editor-in-chief of The Press Box Sports Network. Follow him on Twitter @sd3vji.

Chicago Blackhawks Leaning On Leaders Early

February 19, 2013February 19, 2013 by Shaheed Devji

Bounceback years from the Blackhawks star players has resulted in an historic start to the season for Chicago.

Categories Chicago Blackhawks Tags Corey Crawford, Jonathan Toews, Marian Hossa, Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp

Top Defensemen Are Key to the Cup

February 1, 2013February 1, 2013 by Shaheed Devji

For an NHL team to be considered a serious Stanley Cup contender, there are many – tangible and intangible – assets it needs: forward and defensive depth, experience, leadership, great …

Read moreTop Defensemen Are Key to the Cup

Categories Hockey History, News Tags Alex Pietrangelo, Dan Boyle, Drew Doughty, Stanley Cup, Zdeno Chara

2013: An Olympic Audition for Canadian Goalies

January 18, 2013January 18, 2013 by Shaheed Devji

  Going on the assumption that the NHL and NHLPA come to an agreement to send their players to the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia (and yes, that …

Read more2013: An Olympic Audition for Canadian Goalies

Categories International Hockey, Olympics, Previews and Predictions Tags Martin Brodeur, Roberto Luongo, Team Canada

Habs’ Prospect Gallagher Ready For Promotion

January 13, 2013January 11, 2013 by Shaheed Devji

Brendan Gallagher hasn’t received his invite to Habs’ camp just yet but he better start making travel plans. Based on his performance at Montreal’s camp in 2011 alone no one …

Read moreHabs’ Prospect Gallagher Ready For Promotion

Categories AHL, Montreal Canadiens Tags Brendan Gallagher, Colby Armstrong, Vancouver Giants

Why Brian Burke Deserves Credit For Future Toronto Success

January 12, 2013January 10, 2013 by Shaheed Devji
Phil Kessel and Joffrey Lupul of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

For two consecutive seasons, the Toronto Maple Leafs have shown they have what it takes to compete with the league’s best teams – at times.

Categories News, Toronto Maple Leafs Tags Brian Burke, Dave Nonis, Phil Kessel

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